Latest Building Materials News

Brickworks Limited has announced a fully franked final dividend of 48.4 cents per share for FY2025, linked to Washington H. Soul Pattinson’s dividend as part of their proposed merger. The dividend will be paid regardless of the merger outcome.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has made significant strides in Papua New Guinea, rebranding and advancing key projects while initiating commercial quicklime shipments to Western Australia. The company’s robust cash position and community agreements set the stage for upcoming construction milestones.

BauMart Holdings reports progress in AI-enhanced international recruitment, sustainable building materials development, and expansion into off-grid energy solutions, alongside a partial rights issue raising $180,000.

Zeotech Limited’s latest quarterly report highlights a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its AusPozz™ low-carbon cement project, alongside successful commercial concrete trials and promising methane reduction technology.

Green360 Technologies has made significant strides in low-carbon cement development through a joint venture with PERMAcast and reported strong financial growth at its Pittong kaolin operations. The company is progressing towards commercial-scale production of sustainable building materials while expanding into new markets.

ClearVue Technologies’ solar façade trial at Hong Kong EMSD headquarters reveals a rapid 2.6-year payback period with government incentives, alongside strong thermal and fire safety performance.

ClearVue Technologies and LandGlass subsidiary LandVac have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop and commercialize advanced solar vacuum insulated glazing products, aiming to revolutionize energy-efficient building materials worldwide.

ClearVue Technologies has secured $746,574 through a mix of equity and debt to support its international commercialisation efforts amid shifting market conditions.

Brickworks Limited reports a mixed second half of FY25 with strong property gains offset by a significant impairment in its North American operations, while its planned merger with Soul Patts remains on track.

Zeotech Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its AusPozz™ Project reveals a robust business case for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility, promising strong financial returns and significant carbon emission reductions.

Fletcher Building unveiled a comprehensive strategic review and FY25 outlook at its Investor Day, highlighting a focus on manufacturing and distribution alongside significant restructuring costs. The company targets a leaner operation with disciplined capital management and a net debt goal of NZD 400m to 900m.

Fletcher Building has confirmed it is fielding inquiries from potential buyers following its strategic review announcement, though no sales decisions have been made. Investors await clarity at the upcoming Investor Day.