Solutions for Buildings
As the world’s population grows and moves to cities, the equivalent of Madrid is being built every week.
To support this growth, Holcim delivers sustainable, circular, energy-efficient, resilient and smart building materials and solutions. Here's how it applies to NextGen buildings at scale.
When it comes to buildings, our innovative and sustainable offerings are used to build everything from single-family homes to high-rise towers. At the same time, to prolong the life of existing buildings, we see increased opportunities for energy-efficient repair and refurbishment.
1.6 billion
people affected globally by the housing gap1
>80%
of global buildings built without modern efficiency codes2
EUR 12 bn
Value of highly attractive walling market in Europe
1 UNEP / Global ABC Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2024
2 World Bank Report: Creating Housing Markets in Emerging Market Economies 2021
What solutions for buildings does Holcim offer?
Holcim provides the broadest range of integrated, end-to-end solutions for buildings - from foundations and flooring to walling and roofing.
Which building projects does Holcim support?
FOUNDATIONS
- ECOPact: Low-carbon concrete3 for foundations, basements, floor slabs, and framing for residential, commercial and public buildings.
- ECOPlanet: Low-carbon cement4 delivering 100% structural performance for mass concrete pours, deep sub-structures and precast elements for all building types.
- ECOCycle: Proprietary circular technology5 that recycles construction demolition materials into high-performance cement, concrete and aggregates for new builds and refurbishments.
- DYNAMax: Ultimate high-performance concrete delivering high load-bearing capacity and rigidity to optimize floor plates in commercial high-rises and residential towers.
FLOORING
- Agilia: Self-compacting concrete that flows freely around dense reinforcement for rapid, vibration-free placement of floor slabs across residential, commercial and public developments.
- Artevia: Decorative concrete delivering custom colors, rich textures and long-lasting durability for public plazas, commercial walkways, and residential landscaping.
- Tector: Advanced screeds and floor mortars providing smooth subfloor preparation and high-strength tile bonding across residential and commercial interiors.
- PRB: Specialty flooring mortars engineered for thermal protection and durable surface preparation across residential housing developments and commercial spaces.
WALLING
- Ytong: Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks delivering sustainable, lightweight structural strength and high thermal performance for residential, commercial and public builds.
- Silka: High-density calcium silicate units engineered for heavy load-bearing capacity and high acoustic isolation in structural and partition walls across all building sectors.
- Multipor: 100% mineral-based, non-combustible insulation panels delivering high thermal efficiency, breathability and moisture control for new builds and refurbishments.
- Alkern: Precast masonry and wall systems for rapid assembly and durability across residential, commercial and urban developments.
- PRB: Specialty renders, facade coatings, and External Thermal Insulation Composite (ETICS) systems providing weatherproofing and thermal efficiency for all building exteriors.
- Tector: Advanced jointing mortars, skim coatings, and 3D printing inks engineered for precise wall assembly and a smooth finish for all types of building.
ROOFING SYSTEMS
- Zinco: Advanced green roofing systems6 that bring nature into cities, optimize stormwater retention and provide thermal regulation for residential, commercial and public buildings.
- Elevate: Single-ply waterproof EPDM and TPO roofing membranes and thermal insulation boards delivering resilient protection for commercial, industrial and public facilities.
- Hebel: Lightweight AAC roof panels delivering non-combustible fire performance, structural safety, and rapid assembly for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
3 Delivers at least 30% lower CO₂ emissions/m3 vs standard CEM I (OPC) concrete in the same strength class, [calculated against 2020 local industry average A1–A3 scope emissions].
4 Has at least at 30% lower CO₂ emissions vs Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC / CEM I).
5 Guarantees a minimum of 10% and up to 100% recycled construction demolition materials by total product weight.
6 Green roofs as defined by the World Green Infrastructure Network
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