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Build4Asia Announces New Dates and Location for a Refined 2025 Edition

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4 months ago

September 2, 2024

HONG KONG, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Build4Asia — Asia’s Innovative Technology Showcase for Building, Electrical Engineering and Security Industries is set to embark on an exciting new chapter in 2025. Originally scheduled for May at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, the event will now take place from 15-17 July at AsiaWorld-Expo, co-locating with three other leading technology-focused exhibitions including The Battery Show Asia, Mobility Tech Asia and the brand-new Data Center Asia. Through this strategic move, the event aims to sharpen its focus on cutting-edge technologies, expand its impact across Asia while delivering the same level of excellence Build4Asia is known for.

Enhanced Exhibits and Broader Visitor Base through Co-Location

Build4Asia will be co-located with three prominent tech shows – The Battery Show Asia, Mobility Tech Asia and Data Center Asia, leveraging on the success of the parent shows in the US and Europe, the three events are all making their first Asian edition in Hong Kong. Spanning six halls at AsiaWorld-Expo, this comprehensive technology showcase not only accelerates digital transformation across sectors, but also enhances Hong Kong’s connectivity to regional markets, positioning it as a key hub for technological innovation and collaboration.

In addition to building up regional presence, the co-location significantly expands the event’s exhibit profile and customer base, drawing in more buyers from a diverse range of sectors including energy storage, system integration, environmental sustainability, power generation, IT and infrastructure, engineering, property development, facility and building management, physical and cybersecurity, risk management, as well as venture capitalists and investors. This convergence equips building professionals with comprehensive tools to enhance project efficiency and sustainability, fully capitalising on the evolving demands of smart and resilient cities.

Charting the Hybrid Landscape for Smart City Advancement

Build4Asia 2025 unveils a forward-thinking new theme “Charting the Hybrid Landscape for Smart City Advancement”, focused on the creation of smart, inclusive and equitable cities. This vision unfolds through a thoughtfully crafted two-stage approach. The first stage emphasises integrated infrastructure planning, striving to enhance urban efficiency by reimagining the construction and management of buildings and utilities, from design and architecture, waste management, water and energy consumption to transport systems. The second stage delves into the transformative potential of data and technologies, seamlessly blending physical infrastructure with digital intelligence. By showcasing innovative products and services across these stages, Build4Asia 2025 not only drives the evolution of urban landscapes but also enriches the quality of life for citizens, fostering a brighter and more sustainable future.

This vision is further realised through the strategic the co-location with other technology-centric expos, connecting key sectors such as construction, energy, data centers and transportation to create a comprehensive blueprint for smart city development. By moving beyond traditional focuses on infrastructure, hardware and software, Build4Asia aims to establish itself as a vibrant hub for open information, data sharing and cross-industry collaboration.

Strengthening Connectivity and Influence Across Asia

This year, Build4Asia is making a strategic shift from local to regional, expanding its reach to encompass the North Asia and Greater China markets, particularly in the burgeoning Greater Bay Area (GBA). This evolution is facilitated by the relocation to AsiaWorld-Expo, a prime venue situated near the city’s key infrastructures. Located right next to the Hong Kong International Airport — one of the world’s top three airports for international passenger traffic, the event provides unmatched convenience by drastically reducing the travel time for international participants. Additionally, the venue’s proximity to the Guangdong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which connects GBA to Hong Kong in only one hour, ensures seamless access for visitors from Macau and Mainland China, further enhancing the overall ease and appeal of the event.

To further enhance accessibility, Build4Asia will provide a variety of personalised transport services, including shuttle services from the city center and other requested locations, discounts on Airport Express and many more, ensuring a tailored and effortless travel experience for all. The services are designed to streamline the whole sourcing journey, allowing attendees to save time and focus on what truly matters. The new venue, coupled with enhanced accessibility options, offers unrivalled connectivity to a global audience, allowing them to forge wider connections with industry counterparts from across Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.

A New Chapter for Building Excellence

Build4Asia is taking a significant step forward in 2025, positioning itself as a leading regional platform where the most advanced building technologies and forward-thinking regional professionals converge. With an enhanced focus on building technologies, driven by co-location with cutting-edge tech shows and a strategic relocation to strengthen its regional influence, Build4Asia 2025 will surpass all previous editions in scope and impact, serving as the definitive technology hub for Asia’s building industry. Join us from July 15-17, 2025 at AWE to experience this exciting new evolution.

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

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wienerberger India Achieves Lowest Carbon Footprint with Porotherm Smart Bricks

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49 minutes ago

January 8, 2025

LCA shows 150 years of life cycle for Porotherm

BENGALURU, India , Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — wienerberger India’s flagship product, Porotherm Smart Bricks, has demonstrated an exceptional environmental performance in a recent Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) conducted by LEAD Consultancy and Engineering Services (India) Pvt Ltd.

The LCA, adopted the ‘Cradle to Grave’ approach, adhering to international standards (EN 15804+A2 & ISO 14025 / ISO 21930) and assessed the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of various walling materials. The ‘Cradle to Grave’ approach covers entire life cycle of a product from the excavation of raw materials to manufacturing process, transportation, installation, and usage to its end-of-life phases.

Porotherm Smart Bricks including Porotherm HP, Porotherm Plus, FB Exteria and Grinded bricks showed a remarkable GWP of 97.103 Kg CO2e per ton, significantly outperforming other materials. The lifespan of Porotherm is 150 years as per the LCA report.

Porotherm Vs other walling materials

The Global Warming Potential (GWP) of Porotherm is much lesser as compared to other walling materials as per the LCA

Porotherm: 97.103 Kg CO2e/tonAutoclaved Concrete: 230 Kg CO2e/tonBurnt Clay Bricks: 330 Kg CO2e/tonConcrete Blocks: 400 Kg CO2e/tonReinforced Concrete Wall: 800 Kg CO2e/ton

For a typical 1500 Sqft residence, Porotherm’s total embodied carbon is 1491, compared to:

3172 for Autoclaved Concrete21133 for Burnt Clay Bricks18401 for Concrete Blocks52277 for Reinforced Concrete Wall

“This significant reduction in carbon footprint underscores our commitment to sustainability,” said Mr. Monnanda Appaiah, Managing Director, wienerberger India. “Our eco-conscious approach enables us to create environmentally friendly products, contributing to a greener future.”

Sustainable Manufacturing

Porotherm’s composition includes an impressive 90% recycled waste, including:

Stone slurryRice huskTank clay (silt removed from dead tanks and lakes during de-silting)

Only 10% of the raw material is clay sourced from clay mines. This innovative use of recycled materials significantly reduces waste and minimizes the product’s ecological footprint.

The benefits of Porotherm’s sustainable manufacturing process extend beyond environmental benefits, offering:

Reduced waste disposal costsConservation of natural resourcesLower energy consumption

About wienerberger India

wienerberger India provides innovative building solutions, focusing on environmental responsibility and sustainable development. With a strong commitment to reducing carbon emissions, wienerberger India strives to minimize its ecological footprint while promoting sustainable development.

For more information log on to : https://www.wienerberger.in/

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Pollo AI Launches Consistent Character Video to Maintain Consistency of Characters, Objects, or Scenes in Generated Videos

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49 minutes ago

January 8, 2025

SINGAPORE, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pollo AI continues to raise the bar in AI video generation with the addition of its latest feature: Consistent Character Video, which can transform still images into high quality AI videos, while maintaining consistency of characters, objects, or scenes throughout every frame.

Users can upload one or up to three images of a subject to the tool – it could be a person’s face, for example, or image(s) of an inanimate object, like an appliance or piece of clothing, or image(s) of specific scenes. The AI video generator will then use the image(s) as the reference point(s) when generating its video content, ensuring that the original visuals are accurately and consistently portrayed.

This way, users can make multiple videos while keeping the same consistent subjects. They can make themselves the star of numerous clips, for example, or incorporate real-life items into their video creations. While other elements of the videos may change, the core subjects you choose will always remain consistent.

The uses for this are numerous. Brands, for example, could upload images of their latest products and then make various AI-generated videos featuring those products in a range of settings and scenarios. Or creators could make entire feature-length films by generating multiple short-form AI videos with the same consistent subjects in different scenes.

You could even upload an image of a famous landmark or monument, and instruct the tool to use that throughout your video creations. This makes it so much easier to create sequences or series of videos with the same consistent background, environment, or setting – a feat that many AI video generators have historically struggled with.

It’s a huge leap forward for AI video technology. Before the Consistent Character Video Generator, many users had expressed frustration when it came to trying to keep the same characters and subjects in multiple AI-generated videos. But with this new tool, that challenge has been solved.

What’s more, the Consistent Character Video Generator is backed up by Pollo AI’s advanced algorithms and powerful technology. Thanks to that, it’s able to make some of the most visually impressive AI videos, with cinematic levels of quality, fluid motion, realistic physics, and other desirable characteristics.

Plus, just like other AI videos generated with Pollo AI, the user has total control over various aspects, such as the aspect ratio, the length of the video, the resolution, and the camera movement. With this bold new addition, Pollo AI continues to assert itself as one of the leading and most innovative names in the AI video sphere.

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What Hebei Can Offer丨Hebei Steel Forging Future

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January 8, 2025

SHIJIAZHUANG, China, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Great Wall New Media — Steel is the primary pillar industry of Hebei Province. Relying on abundant resource endowments, a complete industrial chain, and modern technological advantages, Hebei’s steel industry has gradually formed an industrial cluster centered around Tangshan, Handan, Shijiazhuang, Chengde, and other key areas.

In recent years, Hebei has been actively promoting the steel industry’s transition towards intelligence, sustainability, and internationalization. Its products are widely exported to 20 countries and regions, becoming a crucial support for infrastructure construction in Belt and Road countries.

Today, let’s follow Xiao Wan from France to unlock the secrets of steel.

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