06.10.2023 - Aluminium Association
the Aluminium Association hosted a Construction Sector meeting. At the meeting, the experts presented the construction market analytics and noted the positive trends. The number of new project launches is rapidly increasing, despite last year’s downturn. Meanwhile, the housing delivery remains consistent with last year’s figures. Last year’s trend: 60% of all completed housing projects are single-family homes.
The construction industry accounts for 30% of the total aluminium consumption in Russia. It consumes 220,000-230,000 tonnes annually. The Aluminium Association with its partners is increasing the use of aluminium in construction by offering facades, glazing, entrance lobbies, aluminium windows, seam roofing and urban landscaping products. The demand for green aluminium is growing year to year. Opening the meeting, Irina Kazovskaya, Chairperson of the Aluminium Association, noted that the Association is developing the green standards and sending amendments to the draft documents. Currently, two draft standards are available for public discussion, which will continue until mid-November. They are the GOST R Green Standards Family. Green Single-Family Housing. Assessment, Design, Construction and Operation Criteria, and GOST R Environmental Declaration of Construction Materials and Operations. General Requirements.
At the meeting, Olga Ogorodnikova, Head of the Aluminium Association’s Construction Sector, introduced new aluminium translucent structures to the market and shared industry experience from China. Artyom Asatur, Vice Chairperson of the Aluminium Association, discussed the options to support the export efforts of the Association's member companies and facilitate their entry into global markets. Elena Asanova, Director of Market Relations, Aluminium Association, discussed the promotion of aluminium solutions for construction, the Association’s involvement in conferences and expos, and the Guide to Aluminium Finishing Coatings project.
Presentations were given by S. Konyakhin, Aditim; R. Zaydullin, Development Director. Saturn; and V. Rodionchev, Head of KFV, DOORS, ALU, AERO, DRIVE Product Development; and D. Logunov, Alumsill.