PH Nuclear Energy Push Brings Global Supply Chain Conference to Manila MANILA - The Philippines is preparing to host an international gathering focused on the institutions, skills, financing and industrial capacity required to develop a nuclear energy program. The Depart...
Room Too Hot? Check Sun-Facing Windows Before Replacing Walls or Buying a Bigger Air Conditioner A bedroom that becomes uncomfortable every afternoon can make a bigger air conditioner or a major wall renovation sound like the obvious fix. Before committing to either, look at what the sun is hitti...
PAGASA Warns of Very Strong El Niño Through 2027: What Filipino Builders Can Do Now The Philippines should prepare for a prolonged El Niño. On September 23, PAGASA said a strong El Niño is already active and could intensify to very strong between September and December 2026, then per...
Metro Manila’s First Subway Just Smashed a Massive Milestone The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) has officially chewed its way to another major breakthrough. On September 23, the Tunnel Boring Machine—which originally launched from the North Avenue Station—m...
Kailangan Pa Ba ng Palitada ang AAC Wall Panels at Blocks? (Engineering Guide) A properly installed and aligned AAC wall can receive a compatible skim-coat or thin finishing system without conventional thick plastering. Dahil sa precision alignment ng AAC blocks at wall panels, ...
Bakit Kami Lumipat sa AAC Blocks Para sa Weather sa Pilipinas? (A Real-World Construction Review) Sa content na ito, hihimayin natin ang on-site experience at ang seryosong structural physics kung bakit ang AAC blocks ang nag-iisang sandata na kailangan mo laban sa extreme na panahon, bagyo, at li...
Ano Ang Mga Lugar na Tataas Pa ang Baha After 10 Years Based on Data? DRENCHED . Residents of Barangay Frances, Calumpit, Bulacan wade through knee-deep floodwaters caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat). The town is under a state of calamity. Residents said they are...
Blocktec Becomes the First BPS-Certified AAC Importer in the Philippines, Securing PS License Mark Q-6620 MANILA, Philippines — In a major milestone that is set to redefine the local construction landscape, Blocktec has officially been recognized as the first Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) importer in ...
The Ground Is Sinking Beneath Manila Bay — and Bulacan’s Floods Are Getting Harder to Escape Photo by Kristine Wook MANILA, Philippines — For communities surrounding Manila Bay, flooding is no longer only about how much rain falls. The land itself is gradually sinking, allowing floodwaters, h...
How You Can Lower Energy Consumption Using AAC? When planning a building or custom home, most people focus on high-efficiency HVAC systems, smart thermostats, or LED lighting to keep energy costs down. While these are great additions, they only add...
The Secret to Building a Comfortable & Cooler Home Imagine coming home on a scorching summer day. Outside, the heat is thick and oppressive. But the moment you step inside, you are greeted by a refreshing, natural coolness—without your air conditionin...
How AAC Blocks and Wall Panels are Transforming the Construction Industry in the Philippines? AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks & panels are transforming the construction industry in the Philippines by providing a lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional buildin...