1、1New Materials and Construction Technologies35915 17 ContentNew Materials and Construction TechnologiesMain TrendsSpeciality ChemicalsIndustry OverviewPrecastTechnical MotorsFlooring and RoofingConstruction DecarbonizationNew Construction MethodsOverview of the Construction Value ChainCementModular
2、ConstructionClimate Overview24678 101113Industry OverviewThree main forces are shaping the industry.New Materials and Construction Technologies41%of the workforce will retire before 2031 in the U.S.More than 50%of industry leaders believe that the lack of a skilled workforce would be an issue to sca
3、le in the next decade.Industry leaders convene that work-site sustainability and safety regulations will affect the industry.Most professionals believe this change will be in the next 10 years,but a great part of them think it will be in place by next year.Clients are expected to stress the attentio
4、n on costs.Smart buildings and operational technologies play a big role in cost reduction.Moreover,the industry is pressuring infrastructure and affordable housing costs to reduce the industry gaps.Shortage of skilled workforceSustainability and safety regulationsCost pressure3Main TrendsNew Materia
5、ls and Construction TechnologiesSpeciality Chemicals PrecastTechnical MortarsThe trend has grown in popularity,with the market expected to reach$1.5trn by 2027.The construction chemicals market is expected to reach$71bn in value by 2026($42bn in 2021).The construction industry is one of the major en
6、d-users of precast concrete products.The growth of construction activities,especially in emerging economies,drives the demand for precast products.The growth of the technical mortars market is also driven by increasing demand for high-performance construction materials and the growth of the construc