Holcim, UAE link arms for green tech

The company also aims to promote the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, one of the most prestigious sustainable design competitions in the world with $1 million in total prizes

Cement maker Holcim Philippines Inc. has partnered with the United Architects of the Philippines to further raise awareness of the importance of sustainable construction and the company’s readiness to support local builders in this area.

Holcim will join the UAP’s gatherings in North and Central Luzon, Greater Manila Region, Visayas and Mindanao in February and the 48th National Convention and Exhibits in April to share its ability to support sustainable construction.

The company also aims to promote the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction, one of the most prestigious sustainable design competitions in the world with $1 million in total prizes to encourage the participation of Filipino architects. Commercial Influencer Engagement Manager Rein Reyes signed the agreement with officials of the UAP on 19 January.

“Architects play a key role in sustainable construction as their creativity and designs greatly shape how structures are made. With green building and sustainable construction increasingly becoming the norm, we aim to work more closely with architects in realizing their visions through our sustainable and innovative solutions.

Recycling as practice

Holcim is committed to providing solutions for building more with fewer materials, new buildings using recycled materials from old buildings, and more efficient buildings using smart design and materials,” Holcim Philippines president and CEO Horia Adrian said.

Holcim Philippines has stepped up efforts to highlight the importance of using more innovative building materials and practices that are better for the environment and provide superior construction performance amid continued economic growth and finite natural resources.

The company is advocating for local builders to shift to new building solutions with a lower environment footprint such as blended cements made with recycled materials. Holcim Philippines already provides the market with specialized blended cement options.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF HOLCIM PHILIPPINES SUSTAINABILITY partnership was signed on Tuesday among (from left) Reymark Gardiola, Deputy Executive Director on Convention Assemblies and Exhibit; Joey Manlad, National Convention Director; Vanessa Ledesma, UAP Secretary General; Richard Garcia, UAP Nation President; Holcim Commercial Influencer Engagement Manager Rein Reyes; Annie Pujeda, UAP National Auditor; and Antonio Valdez, Executive Director on Convention, Assemblies and Exhibit.