Building Materials Insights
A Podcast on Digitization, Strategies and Innovation
Macro-economic influences, technological discoveries, climate change, and growing pressure on circularity are some of the main global challenges that producers of building materials face today. This podcast explores how the building materials industry is not only reacting to them, but also staying ahead of the game by adapting its strategy, growing the level of digitization, and innovating in different fields. Tune in to listen to the points of view of industry players.
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![]() Mario Gonzalez, Social Impact & Shared Value Advisor at CEMEX, takes us into what CSR means for CEMEX. Published: 6. October 2021 Duration: 0:33:20 |
![]() Thomas Kirmayr, General Manager Fraunhofer Allianz Bau, takes us to a pragmatic approach how to tackle BIM. Published: 15. September 2021 Duration: 0:26:22 |
![]() Alexander Bradfisch, Senior Vice President at Dormakaba shares his experience on digitalizing Dormakaba's key product - a door. Published: 21. July 2021 Duration: 0:25:21 |
![]() Dr. Volker Thome, Head of Department 'Inorganic materials and recycling' at Fraunhofer IBP works on the real recycling of concrete - not just a crushing of demolition waste which rather means 'downcycling'. Published: 7. July 2021 Duration: 0:26:05 |
![]() Jens Büschl and Marc Graner (Axians) are sharing their observations on changing communication in the supply chain in Building Materials companies. Published: 23. June 2021 Duration: 0:28:43 |
![]() In this episode, Christopher Glander, Industry Value Advisor (SAP Americas) takes a look on the North American construction wood market, facing a steep price increase since 2020. Published: 9. June 2021 Duration: 0:27:45 |
![]() Jerry Lewis, Executive Partner IBM shares his ideas on the need for digital transformation in building materials industry. Published: 12. May 2021 Duration: 0:29:50 |
![]() Cristian Montes and Ronaldo Passeri are sharing insights on how Etex is developing modular construction with New Ways. Published: 28. April 2021 Duration: 0:28:04 |
![]() In a discussion with Moritz Steinruck (Head of Product Management Building Products) from Egger Holzwerkstoffe, we are taking a look into the changes in customer behavior and how Egger is responding. Published: 15. April 2021 Duration: 0:23:51 |
![]() Matthias Bohner, Director Construction and Real Estate SAP SE, shares insights into trends of the construction industry that influence the supply chain of construction. Published: 31. March 2021 Duration: 0:28:02 |
![]() In this discussion with Isabel Reingruber (SAP, Solution Manager for HighTech Industry) we are looking into the opportunities and risks of 'Software is everywhere' (SiE) in the manufacturing industry. Published: 17. March 2021 Duration: 0:16:05 |
![]() Markus Armbruster (Vice President IT & Digital @ hansgrohe) shares his experiences on how to go digital in his company. Published: 3. March 2021 Duration: 0:27:59 |
![]() What can Industry 4.now do for the Building Materials industry? Where has it already proven its value? Published: 17. February 2021 Duration: 0:25:25 |
![]() Xu Meng (SAP, Industry Value Advisor for China) gives insights into current trends for the chinese building materials market. Published: 3. February 2021 Duration: 0:22:11 |
![]() Eva Carranza (Circular Economy Lead at LafargeHolcim) describes the efforts taken at LafargeHolcim to implement Circular Economy at LafargeHolcim. Published: 20. January 2021 Duration: 0:25:15 |
![]() Johnny Clemmons (Lead of Construction Industry SAP) and Folkert Haag (Co-Lead of Building Materials Industry SAP) talk about the role BIM plays for the industry. Published: 16. December 2020 Duration: 0:24:44 |
![]() Oziel Gonzales, Industry Value Advisor at SAP Mexico shares his insights into trends in the Building Materials. Published: 2. December 2020 Duration: 0:21:59 |
![]() Stefan Weisenberger (Lead of Industry Business Unit Mill Products & Mining) shares his point of view of Climate 21 Initiative and how the cement industry can work on it. Published: 18. November 2020 Duration: 0:19:17 |
![]() What are Building Materials companies doing to transform business and pave the way to a sustainable future? Tune in to listen to Folkert Haag and Ursula Grün, Global Leads for Building Material Industry @SAP. Published: 4. November 2020 Duration: 0:22:21 |
![]() A new podcast by SAP - curious what to expect? Follow us and give feedback on Twitter @SAPMillMining. Published: 27. October 2020 Duration: 0:01:36 |