As global trade realigns, renewed UK–China dialogue is opening fresh space for cooperation — from visa facilitation and services to healthcare, green energy and investment. Yet the shift is pragmatic rather than transformational: opportunities are emerging, but they will favour firms that can navigate regulation, manage risk and deliver bankable projects at scale.

Sand appears abundant but is facing global shortages, driven mainly by construction and concrete. The RECONMATIC project helps address this by improving demolition waste quality through automated sorting, enabling recycled aggregates to replace part of natural sand. To scale adoption, the industry needs clearer standards, transparent regulation, and a stronger circular economy.

While many stakeholders in the construction industry agree on the importance of moving toward a Circular Economy, the tools needed to track, manage, and reuse construction materials throughout a project’s life cycle remain fragmented or underdeveloped. That’s where our Digital Information Management System (DIMS) comes in.

We explore the key reasons why China is a leading source for silica fume and why international buyers should consider sourcing from China.

S105 GGBS is an enhanced version of S95, offering higher strength, better fineness, and improved reactivity.