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  The market for construction chemicals products  is expected to grow significantly over the next five years. To capture the growing market, many new players are entering the segment with millions of dollars announced in capital expenditure to launch products in the fast-growing categories, such as waterproofing. To stay competitive in this market, existing construction chemical businesses  are turning to collaborations to expand their product portfolio and capture more market share. ·  In March 2023, CB Chemie announced that the firm had entered into a strategic alliance with Synthomer. The collaboration will enable CB Chemie to expand its portfolio in the construction chemicals space, which also includes paints and coating chemicals. ·  In March 2023, Pidilite Industries, one of the leading construction chemicals businesses in India, also announced that it had strengthened its partnership with Jowat SE, a German family-owned business of industrial adhesives. A...

  The global cement industry outlook remains robust over the next 12 months. Driven by higher infrastructure spending and undertaking of massive affordable housing programs is expected to drive cement consumption in the global market. Consequently, many players have been seen expanding their production capacity to capitalize on the projected demand for cement from the short to medium-term perspective. To expand their production capacity, cement manufacturers have been raising capital through share sales. For instance, ·          In March 2023, Shri Keshav Cement & Infra Limited, a leading manufacturer of cement, announced a fund-raising initiative through the preferential issue of equity shares and equity share warrants. Through the initiative, the firm is intending to raise nearly INR 460 million, which the firm plans to use for expanding cement production capacity. Currently, the firm produces 3,50,000 MTPA and plans to expand the c...

  In the Union Budget, the Indian government has announced increased spending on housing and infrastructure-related projects. For the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), for instance, the government has increased the allocation by 66% to INR 790 billion. The growing investment will not only increase the supply of affordable housing in the country but will also drive the growth of the construction chemicals market from the short to medium-term perspective. Along with the housing sector, the Indian government has also announced higher spending on infrastructure development. For instance, the government has increased the allocation by 14% to the National Highways Authority of India. A total of INR 1.6 trillion has been allocated for the development of roadways and highways. Furthermore, the government also announced a record INR 2.4 trillion for the Ministry of Railways. The growing spending on infrastructure projects will again support the construction chemicals industry in India o...

  The Middle East has emerged as a leading tourism destination after the pandemic-induced restrictions were lifted globally. The significant rebound in the tourism sector has resulted in the undertaking of many new hotel development projects across the Middle East in 2022. Diriyah Gate, for instance, announced 16 new hotels are slated for construction at the US$50 billion giga-project. Some of the hotel brands planning to launch the project at Diriyah Gate include Faena, Corinthia, Hyatt Palace, and Taj, among others.  Read More - The public and private investment in the construction industry will drive the infrastructure boom in Saudi Arabia More global hotel brands are projected to undertake new construction projects in 2023, as the rebound in tourism activities continues over the next 12 months. The spending towards these construction projects is expected to lead to the growth of the commercial construction market in the Middle East . ·      ...

  The Chinese property sector has been plagued by construction delays after liquidity issues emerged at Evergrande, one of the largest and most indebted real estate firms in the country. The subsequent imposition of tighter controls by the Chinese government sparked a property crisis, and ever since, the construction industry has been facing severe headwinds. In a bid to revive economic growth and support the declining construction market, the Chinese government is now treating from tighter control to injecting billions of dollars into the property developers, a move that will counter the real estate crisis in the country. Read More - The surging cost of building materials hampering the growth of the construction industry globally Many of the leading state banks have launched a concerted effort to strengthen the struggling property and construction market in China. The new policy support from the Chinese government has raised market sentiment while offering a ray of light for ...