NOVEMBER 2025CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM6Across design, construction and home environments, a clear shift is underway. Materials once valued only for appearance or basic function are now expected to support performance and efficiency. Porcelain and ceramic surfaces show this move toward purpose-driven design, where larger formats reduce seams, slimmer profiles simplify installation and natural textures suit contemporary spaces. Manufacturers are updating production methods to deliver these benefits with a smaller environmental footprint.A parallel change is visible in construction-equipment auctions. Digital platforms now move machines through the market faster, giving contractors timely access to reliable equipment as capital planning grows more demanding.Smart shading technologies continue this progression. As buildings adopt systems that anticipate rather than respond, automated shading becomes a logical next step. These solutions manage daylight, temperature and energy use with precise control, improving comfort while easing the load on HVAC systems.With outlooks strengthening across all three categories, porcelain and ceramic surfaces are projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 7 percent. The online heavy equipment auction market is rising at a CAGR of nearly 29 percent and smart shade systems are expanding at a CAGR of more than 23 percent. This edition features thought-leadership articles from industry leaders, including Joffrion Beasley, director of quality control at Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, who discusses how delivering beyond expectations builds trust, strengthens client loyalty and raises quality standards in construction. It also includes insights from Reid C. Lenhart, CSP, senior safety director, Concrete Strategies LLC. who shares five practical guidelines for hiring effective safety professionals in today's construction environment.The publication spotlights Spettmann as the cover feature for advancing outdoor living through Smart Shade Pro, an offering that provides intelligent automation to enhance comfort and simplify control. We hope this edition offers readers meaningful insight into how connected shading, automation and design innovation are shaping the next generation of outdoor spaces.Let us know your thoughts!THE RISE OF PURPOSE-DRIVEN MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIESEDITORIALCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffDavid VincentFred SmithKevin DavisFredrick GallowayJames FerrerRose D. WilsonManaging EditorRobert MathewsVisualizersHenry SmithJames D. PhillipsEmail:sales@constructionbusinessreview.comeditor@constructionbusinessreview.commarketing@constructionbusinessreview.com NOVEMBER 28, 2025, Vol 05 - Issue 18 (ISSN 2835-9429)ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Construction Business ReviewVisit www.constructionbusinessreview.com Robert MathewsManaging Editoreditor@constructionbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOs
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