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September 6, 2025, Guangzhou​ — The inaugural "High-Quality Development Forum on Precast Concrete Under the Context of Urban Renewal," hosted by the China Concrete and Cement-based Products Association (CCPA) and co-organized by three of its branches—Precast Concrete Components Branch, Cement Concrete Pipes and Culverts Branch, and Ecological Concrete Branch—was successfully convened at the Guangzhou Guangjiaohuitang. Under the theme "New Opportunities, New Applications, New Development, New Future," the forum brought together leaders, experts, scholars, and representatives from enterprises, engineering design institutes, construction units, and related industrial chains across China to explore innovative pathways and development prospects for precast concrete in the national urban renewal strategy.   Wang Zhaojia, Special Vice President of CCPA, attended and delivered an opening speech. He emphasized that as China’s urbanization enters a new phase focused on improving quality and efficiency in existing urban areas, urban renewal has become a vital component of the national strategy. Precast concrete, with its advantages of standardization, industrialization, and assembly, is emerging as a key force in promoting green, low-carbon urban transformation and enhancing construction quality.   Wang Zhaojia stressed that facing the vast market opportunities and technical challenges brought by urban renewal, the industry must accelerate technological innovation, promote cross-sector integration, and fully advance green and low-carbon development to achieve a strategic transformation from "traditional material suppliers" to "comprehensive service providers for urban infrastructure."   The forum featured high-quality thematic reports covering policy interpretation, technology R&D, engineering practices, and market prospects. It was co-chaired by Jiang Qinjian, CCPA Special Vice President and Chairman of the Precast Concrete Components Branch, and Li Jianhua, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the CCPA Cement Concrete Pipes and Culverts Branch.   In his report titled Strategic Thoughts on High-Quality Development of the Precast Concrete Industry Under Urban Renewal, Jiang Qinjian, Professor-level Senior Engineer and Director of the Beijing Precast Construction Engineering Research Institute, analyzed the market transformation characteristics and high-quality development needs of the construction industry under urban renewal. Integrating management models and product technological innovation in the precast concrete industry, he proposed strategies and recommendations for enterprise transformation and high-quality development from the perspectives of green low-carbon goals, digital intelligence, and future application scenarios.   Long Yufeng, President of the Shenzhen Construction Industrialization Association, Director and Vice President of Huayang International Design Group, and Senior Prefabricated Building Engineer, presented a report titled Innovation and Practice of Precast Concrete Technology in the Greater Bay Area in the New Era. He shared Shenzhen’s cutting-edge explorations and practical achievements in modular integrated construction (MIC), integrated envelope and interior decoration components, and prestressed concrete rapid building systems.   Li Bo, Senior Engineer and Deputy General Manager of Beijing Turen Urban Planning and Design Institute, in his report Innovative Design and Application Practice of Ecological Concrete in Urban Landscape Renewal Projects, demonstrated the unique advantages of ecological concrete in integrating engineering, ecological, and aesthetic values through several landmark cases.   An Guanfeng, Professor-level Senior Engineer and Chief Engineer of Guangzhou Engineering General Contracting Group, discussed Challenges and Opportunities for Precast Concrete Pipes and Culverts Development Under Urban Renewal. He pointed out that the industry should seize opportunities in intelligent upgrading and green transformation, deeply integrating into the national new infrastructure and "Dual Carbon" strategy.   Li Yaoliang, Professor-level Senior Engineer and Advisory Chief Engineer of Shanghai Foundation Engineering Group, systematically introduced Key Technologies of Pipe Jacking Construction and Application of Cement Concrete Pipes, emphasizing the environmental friendliness and economic benefits of pipe jacking in trenchless construction.   Tian Shengli, Senior Engineer and Assistant Manager of Beijing JinYu Mortar Co., Ltd., in his report Innovative Application and Market Prospects of Future Mortar in Urban Renewal, focused on the diverse varieties and multifunctional characteristics of mortar, aligning with the complex and varied needs of urban renewal scenarios such as old residential area renovations, municipal infrastructure updates, and urban ecological and landscape enhancements.   During the guest dialogue session, five experts—Wang Yulei (CCPA Vice President and Chairman of Beijing Yugou Co., Ltd.), Wang Guohua (CCPA Vice President, Party Secretary and General Manager of Tianshan Materials Central Research Institute/Suzhou Concrete and Cement Products Research Institute Co., Ltd.), Jiang Qinjian, Long Yufeng, and An Guanfeng—engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including "sustainable development of the precast concrete industry," "enterprise transformation and upgrading," and "technology and scenario innovation." They unanimously agreed that the industry should strengthen industry-university-research-application collaboration, break through key technological bottlenecks, and build a new, integrated industrial ecosystem.   The forum concluded successfully in a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere. As one of the key sub-forums of the "2025 China Concrete and Cement-based Products Industry Conference," it not only provided a high-end exchange platform for the industry but also facilitated deep integration and innovative cooperation across the industrial chain through policy dissemination, technology sharing, and case studies. Driven by future urban renewal and construction industrialization, the precast concrete industry is ushering in unprecedented development opportunities and is poised to contribute significantly to the high-quality and sustainable development of Chinese cities.   ​Source: CCPA Standard Quality Department ​Editor: Chen Liyuan ​Reviewer: Zhang Qinghuan

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To: All Relevant Units   To further strengthen scientific and technological exchanges, business cooperation, and international trade in the field of solid waste disposal and utilization, and to build a professional platform for display and cooperation, the Building Materials Industry Technology Information Institute and the Building Materials Industry Technology Supervision Research Center have decided to host the "2025 China International Exhibition on Solid Waste Resource Utilization and Environmental Protection Disposal Technologies and Equipment." The exhibition will take place from September 5 to 7, 2025, at the Guangzhou China Import and Export Fair Complex (referred to as the Guangzhou Fair Complex).   This exhibition is an integral part of the "China International Concrete Expo." Alongside it, there will be dozens of diverse activities including technical forums, releases of "new products, new technologies, new equipment, and new applications" (referred to as "Four New Products"), live demonstrations of new technologies and applications, and procurement events for high-end special materials and products. Additionally, a series of related exhibitions will be held concurrently, such as the China Concrete Exhibition, Guangzhou (International) Sand and Gravel Technology and Equipment Exhibition, China Non-sintered New Wall, Roofing, and Road Materials Technology Exhibition, China Green High-Performance Special Mortar Exhibition, China Concrete Pipe and Engineering Technology Exhibition, and China Railway and Rail Transit Materials and Engineering Technology Exhibition. This will create a grand gathering featuring professional audiences and interconnected upstream and downstream industries.   The organizers will also invite numerous buyers from countries including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, the United States, France, South Korea, Russia, and over ten nations along the "Belt and Road" initiative to foster international exchanges and cooperation. This aims to help Chinese advanced solid waste disposal and utilization technologies, equipment, and products "go global" and expand into international markets.   Booth Reservation Hotline: An Ran, 13718665051 (WeChat ID same as phone number)   We sincerely invite industry peers to participate. Details are as follows:   ​1. Exhibition Location and Time​   ​Location: Guangzhou China Import and Export Fair Complex (Guangzhou Fair Complex) ​Time: September 5–7, 2025 ​Expo Activities:    1.First Digitalization Summit Forum for the Concrete Industry    2.2025 Industry Supply-Demand Matchmaking and Large Purchaser Exchange Meeting    3.Fourth Forum on the Development and Design Application of Art Concrete Craftsmanship Technology    4.Promotion Event for Award-Winning Projects in "New Products, New Technologies, New Equipment, New       Applications" at the 2025 China International Concrete Expo (Notice already issued)    5.Third Cutting-Edge Concrete Science and Technology Forum    6.Fifteenth National Concrete Design Competition (Notice already issued)    7.Fourth National UHPC Design Customization Competition "Kenile Cup" (Notice already issued)    8.Third National Concrete Admixture Application Technology Competition "Kenile Cup" (Notice already issued) ​2. Organizing Units​   ​Host Units: Building Materials Industry Technology Information Institute, Building Materials Industry Technology Supervision Research Center ​Co-organizing Units: Fly Ash Materials Branch of China Concrete and Cement Products Association, Construction Solid Waste Branch of China Sand and Gravel Association, Bulk Solid Waste Comprehensive Utilization Branch of China Brick and Tile Industry Association, Urban Renewal Branch of China Building Materials Market Association ​Organizing Units: Solid Waste Utilization and Low-Carbon Building Materials Research Center, New Materials Research Center, Concrete Technology Center, Green Building Materials Research Department ​3. Exhibition Scope​   ​Technology and equipment manufacturers for solid waste disposal and utilization, including but not limited to: fly ash, coal gangue, industrial by-product gypsum, steel slag, red mud, tailings, construction waste, municipal solid waste, and related technologies and equipment. This covers drying, filtration, crushing, grinding, sorting, calcination, magnetic separation, storage, loading/unloading, conveying, metering, dust removal, testing, and laboratory analysis, as well as technologies and instruments for producing bricks/blocks from solid waste, manufacturing ceramsite/recycled aggregates, artificial soil, filling and backfilling, admixtures, and information-based intelligent software. ​Relevant service providers​ such as research institutions, consulting firms, design institutes, engineering construction companies, operators, traders, and financial service providers in the field of solid waste resource utilization and environmental protection disposal. ​Waste-generating units and end-user application units, including waste producers and manufacturers of solid waste utilization products. ​4. Booth Fees​   ​Indoor Fine-Decorated Standard Booth: RMB 14,000 per booth (3m × 3m) ​Indoor Standard Booth: RMB 12,000 per booth (3m × 3m) ​Indoor Raw Space: RMB 1,100 per square meter (minimum 36 square meters) ​5. Contact Information​   An Ran: 13718665051 (WeChat ID same as phone number) Zhao Jiao: 13811383707 (WeChat ID same as phone number) Follow us at the China Building Materials Federation Gypsum Building Materials Branch for updates.

Guizhou Phosphorus Chemical Group has pioneered three groundbreaking industrial pathways to transform phosphogypsum—a major byproduct of phosphorus production—into high-value resources, achieving both ecological and economic gains: ​​Green Building Materials​​Phosphogypsum is processed into self-leveling mortar and modular construction materials with fireproof, low-carbon properties. These products require only 25% of the energy and emit 14% of the CO₂ compared to traditional cement, saving 190 kg of coal and reducing 500 kg of carbon emissions per ton produced. ​​Sulfuric Acid & Cement Co-Production​​The world’s largest "1468" facility annually consumes 1.4 million tons of phosphogypsum to produce 600,000 tons of sulfuric acid (now profitable amid high sulfur prices) and 800,000 tons of cement clinker. This cuts reliance on sulfur imports while slashing SO₂ and CO₂ emissions. ​​Polymer Material Applications​​Advanced anhydrite technology replaces calcium carbonate/wood in municipal pipes, packaging, and decorative materials. With 10,000-ton pilot success, annual capacity will reach 1.5 million tons by 2025, offering flame-resistant, cost-effective alternatives. ​​Strategic Impact​​By synergizing four industrial chains, the group turns waste into a $1.5B+ green economy driver. Its model proves phosphorus industries can balance scale and sustainability—reducing landfill pressure while creating profitable circular systems. This sets a global benchmark for "rich-mining refined development," aligning China’s ecological goals with industrial upgrading.

On June 11, 2025, the Gypsum Industry New Quality Productive Forces Development Conference concluded successfully in Handan City, Hebei Province.​​   The conference aimed to explore cutting-edge technologies in China's gypsum industry, promote technological innovation and practical application in gypsum building materials, enhance product performance and market competitiveness, accelerate the high-quality development of the gypsum industry chain, and assist the host location in investment promotion.   Major leaders and guests attending the conference included:   Peng Jinxin, Former Director of the Department of Policies, Laws and Regulations, and Former Director of the Department of Ecology Protection, Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Xu Luoyi, Vice President of China Building Materials Federation (CBMF) and Chairman of CBMF Gypsum Building Materials Branch. Ma Shan, Party Leadership Group Member and Deputy Director of Handan Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology. Zhai Tieying, Party Leadership Group Member and Vice Chairman of Handan Federation of Industry and Commerce. Zhang Lixin, Rank-4 Researcher (Si Ji Diaoyanyuan), Handan Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology. Wang Li, Member of Standing Committee of Feixiang District Party Committee, Handan, and Executive Deputy Head of Feixiang District Government. Gao Feng, Director of Feixiang District Bureau of Commerce, Handan. Dong Zhanbo, Chief Engineer of Beixin Group Building Materials Co., Ltd. (BNBM). Additionally, over 300 attendees included renowned experts, scholars, and representatives of outstanding entrepreneurs from the gypsum industry. Nearly 30 companies participated in the exhibition.   During the conference, nearly twenty experts and scholars, including:   Yu Jianguo, Former Vice President of East China University of Science and Technology. Liu Jianfeng, Technical Director, Saint-Gobain High-Performance Materials (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Zhao Min, Associate Professor, Chongqing University. Deng Yuwen, Ph.D., Kunming University of Science and Technology. delivered a series of diverse and insightful presentations on frontier topics. The content covered:   High-value utilization of phosphogypsum. Factors influencing the workability of gypsum mortar and corresponding control measures. The gypsum powder market against the background of standards like "China Good Houses" and the mandatory residential project codes. ...and more. Furthermore, concurrent meetings held during the event included:   The 2nd Session, 8th Meeting of the Council of CBMF Gypsum Building Materials Branch. Honghe Prefecture Green New Building Materials Industry Investment Promotion Conference (dedicated session in Handan, Hebei). Working meetings on the following Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Industry Standards: Test Method for Setting Time of Gypsum Binder Materials by Ultrasonic Method Gypsum Materials for Road Base Courses Salt Gypsum ​Key Translation Notes:​​   ​Titles:​​ Used standard English equivalents where possible (e.g., Director, Deputy Director, Vice President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Chief Engineer). The specific Chinese rank " (Si Ji Diaoyanyuan)" is rendered as "Rank-4 Researcher", which is a common translation reflecting the specific rank within the Chinese civil service system. ​Organizations:​​ Used the most common/official English names where known (e.g., Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China Building Materials Federation, Saint-Gobain, BNBM). For others, provided clear descriptive translations. ​Events:​​ Translated conference and meeting titles descriptively to convey their purpose. ​Technical Terms:​​ Used standard industry terminology where possible (e.g., phosphogypsum, gypsum mortar, workability, gypsum binder materials, setting time). ​​"China Good Houses":​​ Translated directly as it appears to be the name of a specific initiative or standard program. Added clarification ("standards like...") to make it more understandable. ​ (Mandatory Standards):​​ Translated as "mandatory standards/residential project codes" to clarify the meaning. ​Exhibition:​​ " (participated in the exhibition)" indicates companies were exhibiting products, not just attending. ​Logistics:​​ Structured the information logically, grouping attendees by category, listing notable speakers separately, and clearly listing the concurrent meetings. ​Conciseness:​​ Slightly condensed repetitive phrases like  ("additionally, attendees included...") and simplified lists for readability.