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• Wall Paint Gloss Levels: Matt, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss (2026-11-06)
  Wall paint gloss level in 60° gloss units (ASTM D523): matt ≤5, eggshell 10–25, satin 20–35, semi-gloss 35–70, gloss 70–85. Rooms and care tips.
• Ceramic Tile Water Absorption Groups BIa, BIb, BIIa, BIIb (ISO 13006) (2026-11-06)
  Ceramic tile water absorption groups under ISO 13006: BIa ≤0.5%, BIb 0.5–3%, BIIa 3–6%, BIIb 6–10%. Differs from PEI; indoor vs outdoor.
• Concrete Strength Class K-225, K-250, K-300 and fc' under SNI 2847 (2026-11-06)
  Concrete strength class K-225, K-250 and K-300 are cube strengths (kg/cm²). SNI 2847 uses cylinder fc' (MPa); house vs structural use.
• Sarmuji–ASAKI: Competitive Gas & Tighter Ceramic Import Rules (2026-11-06)
  Indonesia ceramic import policy China after Sarmuji–ASAKI (21 Oct 2026): gas US$11/MMBtu, China AD 20–25%, tighter SNI for exporters.
• Zehn Royal FXG uPVC Roof Tile Price November 2026 (2026-11-06)
  Zehn uPVC roof tile price November 2026 at Mitra10: Royal FXG-1040 black Rp429,900, brown Rp439,900 per 10×6 panel (6 Nov 2026).
• PTPP Wins Rp400 Billion EPC for Pupuk Kaltim Jetty 11 in Bontang (2026-11-06)
  Pupuk Kaltim Jetty 11: PTPP EPC Rp400 billion in Bontang, 40,000 DWT, conveyor and ship loader, 570 days from 18 September 2026.
• SBI–Taiheiyo CLEAN SET at HATTI 2026: Soft-Soil Stabilization (2026-11-06)
  CLEAN SET soil stabilization by SBI–Taiheiyo debuted at PIT HATTI on 3–4 Nov 2026; used on Tol Penggaron, Kalimantan and Cikarang/Bekasi warehouses.
• Sumbawa Cement Supply 9,500 Tons: Shipment Plan 12–30 November 2026 (2026-11-06)
  Sumbawa cement supply November 2026: 9,500 tons in stages on 12–30 Nov to refill distributor stock; normal need 3,500–4,500 tons/month.
• Onduline & Onduvilla Asphalt Roof Prices November 2026 (2026-11-06)
  Onduline Onduvilla price November 2026 at Mitra10: Onduline 200x94 Rp243,300–250,700; Onduvilla 106x40 Rp64,200–76,100 (6 Nov 2026).
• Dynamix, Merah Putih, Conch & Semen Padang Prices Nov 2026 (2026-11-06)
  Dynamix cement price November 2026 with Merah Putih, Conch and Padang: about Rp38,000–73,750 per 40/50 kg bag (checked 6 Nov 2026).
• Domestic Cement Demand Up 7.9% Through September 2026 (2026-11-06)
  Domestic cement demand September 2026 rose 7.9% YoY (bulk +9.3%, bagged +7.4%); Indocement volume +7.8%, share 29.3%, cash Rp4.7 T.
• SID Forklift Certification: 70 Operators at Regional Cement Warehouses (2026-11-06)
  SID forklift certification with Indo Safe Academy: 70 operators at regional warehouses in Jakarta–West Java, East Java, Central Java and Bali (24 Sep–Oct 2026).
• Semen Padang Akademi Jago Bangunan: 101 Craftsmen Certified in Bengkulu (2026-11-06)
  Semen Padang Akademi Jago Bangunan in South Bengkulu certified 101 craftsmen in Manna (30 Sep 2026) with LSP Astekindo, after Jambi and Kuantan Singingi.
• Indonesia Supply Chain 2026 at NICE, 25–27 Nov: Warehousing and Material Logistics (2026-11-05)
  Indonesia Supply Chain 2026 runs 25–27 November at NICE PIK 2 with LogiSYM: warehouse automation, AI, fleet visibility and an ODOL session for distributors.
• Ambarawa–Bawen Toll Road Targeted to Open in November 2026: Logistics Impact (2026-11-05)
  The Ambarawa–Bawen toll road, the 5.2 km Section 6 of the Yogyakarta–Bawen toll, is targeted to open in November 2026. Impact on Central Java deliveries.
• BPJS Jakon for Renovation Workers: Rp240,000 Contribution on a Rp100 Million Contract (2026-11-05)
  BPJS Jakon covers renovation workers with JKK and JKM. Official example: a Rp100 million contract pays Rp240,000. Here is how to register a project on e-Jakon.
• MU Mortar Price November 2026: MU-380, MU-301, MU-200 and MU-400 (2026-11-05)
  MU mortar price November 2026 at Depo Bangunan: MU-380 40 kg Rp125,594–168,900, MU-301 Rp96,800–110,100, plus MU-200 20 kg and MU-400 25 kg.
• Rucika Pipe Price November 2026: 5.8 m Lengths and 5"–12" Sizes (2026-11-05)
  Rucika pipe price November 2026 from the official list: Standard AW 4 m from Rp28,200, 5.8 m lengths from Rp41,700 and 12" up to Rp4,738,200, incl. 11% VAT.
• Indonesia Uses 18 Million Tonnes of Steel: Krakatau Posco Still Imports Iron Ore (2026-11-05)
  Indonesia steel consumption is about 18 million tonnes as Chinese products pressure local mills, and Krakatau Posco imports all its iron ore.
• Anodizing Thickness for Aluminium Window Frames: QUALANOD Classes 10, 15 and 20 µm (2026-11-05)
  Aluminium frame anodizing thickness follows QUALANOD classes: 10 µm for dry interiors, 15 µm for normal exteriors and 20 µm near the coast. How to choose.
• VOC in Wall Paint: The 30 g/L Limit for Interior Matt Paint and How to Read the Label (2026-11-05)
  EU rules have capped VOC in wall paint for interior matt walls at 30 g/L since 2010. See limits for trim paint, varnish and primers, and how to read labels.
• Water-Saving Toilets at 4.8 Litres: WaterSense Label, Dual Flush and MaP 350 g Explained (2026-11-05)
  WaterSense water-saving toilets flush at most 4.8 litres and must pass a 350 g MaP test. What the litre figure, dual flush and the label mean when buying.
• AI on an IKN Construction Project: Heavy-Equipment Routing Saves 61,000 Litres of Fuel (2026-11-05)
  AI in construction projects: at the IKN parliament site it cut haul distance 38.5% and saved 61,000+ litres of fuel. Lessons for contractors and logistics.
• Keramika Indonesia 2027 at NICE PIK 2: Openings for Chinese Machinery and Raw Materials (2026-11-05)
  The Indonesia ceramics exhibition 2027, Keramika, runs 10–13 June 2027 at NICE PIK 2. Chinese machinery and glaze suppliers should know the tile duty rules.
• Arwana (ARNA) Profit Up 22.8% to IDR 375.9 Billion on IDR 2.51 Trillion Tile Sales (2026-11-05)
  Arwana profit (ARNA) rose 22.82% to IDR 375.88 billion on IDR 2.51 trillion sales to September 2026. A look at what it says about the local tile market.
• Indocement (INTP) Earns IDR 1.3 Trillion to September 2026 as Volume Rises 9% (2026-11-05)
  Indocement profit (INTP) reached IDR 1.30 trillion to Sep 2026, up 22.5%, on 15.75 million tonnes of cement and clinker. What it means for buyers.
• AZKO's 29 Distribution Centres and a Merak Bitumen Terminal: Materials Logistics 2026 (2026-11-04)
  Building materials distribution centres matter more: AZKO relies on 29 DCs from Aceh to Papua for 283 stores, and RPU opened 12,000 m³ bitumen tanks in Merak.
• Formaldehyde Emission Classes for Plywood and MDF: E1, F4 Star and CARB Phase 2 (2026-11-04)
  Formaldehyde emission classes explained: E1 (0.1 ppm), Japan F4 Star (0.3 mg/L), CARB Phase 2 limits and the new EU 0.062 mg/m³ rule from August 2026.
• Subsidised Housing Stock at 24,868 Units as FLPP Reaches 197,048 of 360,000 (2026-11-04)
  Ready subsidised housing stock was 24,868 units on 30 Oct 2026, far below the 162,952 FLPP units still to go. Mass signings of 101,000 are planned in December.
• Solusi Bangun Indonesia (SMCB) Earns Rp476.69 Billion, Starts Cement Exports to US (2026-11-04)
  Solusi Bangun Indonesia profit (SMCB) for January–September 2026 was Rp476.69 billion on revenue of Rp8.48 trillion, with 300,000+ tonnes exported to the US.
• Indonesia Construction Materials Price Index October 2026 Up 9.59% Year on Year (2026-11-04)
  Indonesia construction materials price index for October 2026 stood at 111.99, up 0.31% on the month and 9.59% on the year; cables rose, PVC pipe fell.
• Luxagress Tile Prices 2026: 30x60 Wall, 40x40 Floor up to 60x120 (2026-11-04)
  Luxagress tile prices at Mitra10 on 4 Nov 2026: 40x40 floor Rp42k per box, 30x60 wall Rp63k–92k, 60x120 granite (2.16 m² box) Rp315k per box after promo.
• Carina Granite Tile Prices 2026: 60x60 Matt & Glossy, 80x80 Polished per Box (2026-11-04)
  Carina granite tile prices at Mitra10 on 4 Nov 2026: 60x60 (1.44 m² box) Rp158k–241k after promo, 80x80 (1.92 m² box) Rp257k–342k per box.
• Gypsum Board Types Under EN 520: What A, H1, F, D, I and R Mean (2026-11-04)
  Gypsum board types EN 520 explained: A standard, H1–H3 moisture-resistant, F fire, D, I and R, with water-absorption limits and how to choose.
• Stainless Steel 201 vs 304 vs 316: Nickel, Molybdenum, Magnet Test and Where to Use Each (2026-11-04)
  Stainless steel 201 vs 304 vs 316: chromium, nickel and molybdenum limits under ASTM A240, why a magnet test misleads, and which grade suits coastal homes.
• Cement Coal Supply Shortfall: SIG Loses 1.7 Million Tonnes of Output (2026-11-04)
  Cement coal supply shortfall: SIG kilns stopped more than ten times in 2026, losing 1.7 million tonnes of potential output. What it means for cement buyers.
• Construction Indonesia 2027 at JIExpo, 15–18 Sep: A Guide for Chinese Suppliers (2026-11-04)
  Construction Indonesia 2027 runs 15–18 September 2027 at JIExpo Kemayoran. The 2026 edition, part of IEE Series, had 2,000+ firms from 39 countries.
• Builders Needed for Jakarta Home Renovation: 10,300 Houses, 20,600 Workers (2026-11-04)
  Home renovation builders needed in Jakarta: about 20,600 for 10,300 houses, while in NTB stalled housing projects leave builders and day labourers without work.
• AI and BIM in Construction: BuildX 2026 Jakarta Puts Project Data in Focus (2026-11-04)
  AI and BIM in construction took centre stage at BuildX 2026 in Jakarta on 28 October, where 200+ architects, contractors and suppliers discussed project data.
• Indocement Merges Its Shipping Subsidiaries to Streamline Cement Distribution (2026-11-03)
  Indocement shipping merger: Lintas Bahana Abadi joined Bahana Indonor on 29 Sep 2026, combined assets Rp400.8bn, aimed at efficient cement distribution.
• Reaction-to-Fire Classes A1, A2, B-s1,d0: What Euroclass EN 13501-1 Means (2026-11-03)
  Reaction to fire class EN 13501-1: A1 is non-combustible, A2 to F are increasingly combustible, s1–s3 rate smoke and d0–d2 flaming droplets. Codes explained.
• Hot-Dip Galvanizing Thickness Under ISO 1461: 85 µm, 70 µm and How to Check (2026-11-03)
  ISO 1461 hot-dip galvanizing thickness for steel over 6 mm is a mean of at least 85 µm, 70 µm for 3–6 mm. Learn how it is measured, sampled and repaired.
• Gambir TOD Apartments to Follow Manggarai: 8 Towers and Material Demand (2026-11-03)
  Gambir TOD apartments are being explored after Manggarai, with about 3,740 units in 8 towers. Project data and what it means for material supply.
• Dekkson Prices 2026: Window Locks, Hinges, Cylinders, Floor Springs, Smart Locks (2026-11-03)
  Dekkson prices on 3 Nov 2026 at Mitra10 and Depo Bangunan: window lock Rp17,632, hinge Rp32,000, floor spring Rp917,700, smart locks Rp1.5–3 million.
• American Standard Prices 2026: Squat, Close-Coupled, Touchless Toilets & Basins (2026-11-03)
  American Standard prices at Mitra10 and Depo Bangunan on 3 Nov 2026: squat toilet Rp249k, two-piece toilets Rp1.49–1.89m, touchless toilets Rp3.6–5.1m.
• Construction Worker Shortage: 12 Million Certified Needed, 41,824 Trained (2026-11-03)
  Construction worker shortage: Indonesia needs an estimated 12 million certified workers, while the Public Works Ministry had certified 41,824 by October 2026.
• Planned Mandatory SNI for Light Steel Profiles and Corrugated Roofing: SNI 8399 and 9374 (2026-11-03)
  Mandatory SNI light steel rules are planned: SNI 8399:2025 for profiles and SNI 9374:2025 for corrugated roofing. What buyers should prepare now.
• IndoBuildTech UrbanHouse 2027 at Senayan City, 7–16 May: A Guide for Chinese Brands (2026-11-03)
  IndoBuildTech UrbanHouse 2027 runs 7–16 May 2027 at Senayan City, Jakarta, on 585.5 m². What the curated format means for Chinese building brands.
• Bolt Grades 4.6, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9: What the Head Marking Means Under ISO 898-1 (2026-11-03)
  Bolt grade 8.8 means at least 800 MPa tensile and 640 MPa yield strength. Learn what 4.6 to 12.9 head markings mean under ISO 898-1 and how to choose.
• Cement Shortage in Bima and Lombok: Retail Prices Rise to Rp72,000–85,000 a Bag (2026-11-03)
  Cement shortage in NTB: a 2 Nov 2026 inspection in Bima found Tiga Roda, Tonasa, Bosowa and Conch cement scarce, with shop prices up to Rp72,000–85,000 per bag.

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