Economy, Policy and Property Market: Impact on Building Materials

Building material industry news, economic data (PMI, inflation, credit), government policy (FLPP mortgages, SNI, TKDN) and the Indonesian property market, with what each means for building materials.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI in Architectural Design in Bali: IGNITE BIM & AI 2026 and Warmadewa Study (2026-11-03)
AI in architectural design at IGNITE BIM & AI 2026 in Bali (28 Oct): BIM cuts revisions, while a Warmadewa–Curtin study says AI images still need architects.
Building Materials Product Data Is Still Fragmented: 2026 Supply Chain Research (2026-11-03)
Mitra Material research (Oct 2026) finds building materials product data loses meaning between factory and shop, so stock is still confirmed by phone and chat.
Megabuild Indonesia 2027 at NICE PIK 2, 10–13 June: A Guide for Chinese Suppliers (2026-11-02)
Megabuild Indonesia 2027 and Keramika run 10–13 June 2027 at NICE PIK 2. The 2026 edition drew 31,839 visitors and 412 brands; key notes for Chinese suppliers.
Steel Mill Digitalisation: How Garuda Yamato Steel Uses E-Ordering and AI (2026-11-02)
Steel mill digitalisation at Garuda Yamato Steel in Cikarang helps buyers find and order steel and keeps stock visible, from e-ordering to the AIKO assistant.
Depo Bangunan Profit Up 16.4% in 9M 2026; Mitra10 Parent CSAP Jumps 140% (2026-11-02)
Depo Bangunan profit rose 16.4% to Rp58.7 billion in 9M 2026, though operating profit fell 21.9%. Mitra10 parent CSAP reported a 140% profit jump.
Mulia Industrindo Results 2026: Rp162.8 Billion Loss as a Float Glass Furnace Is Rebuilt (2026-11-02)
Mulia Industrindo results for Jan–Sep 2026 show a Rp162.77 billion loss as gross profit halved; Muliaglass is rebuilding one of its three float glass furnaces.
Galvanized Steel Anti-Dumping Probe in Indonesia: What It Means for Roofing and Light Steel (2026-11-02)
A galvanized steel anti-dumping probe into Chinese imports opened in Indonesia on 15 Sep 2026. China supplies 81% of imports; duties no earlier than mid-Nov.
Cement Rail Freight in Indonesia Reaches 1.83 Million Tonnes by September 2026 (2026-11-02)
KAI cement rail freight reached 1.83 million tonnes of cement and clinker in Jan–Sep 2026, about a fifth of non-coal cargo. What it means for supply.
2,200 Special Houses in Highland Papua From January 2027: Materials Are Key (2026-11-01)
Highland Papua special houses: 2,200 units planned across 132 districts, starting January 2027. Moving materials to Wamena is a key challenge.
Cahayaputra Asa Keramik (CAKK) Cuts 9M 2026 Loss 89% as Revenue Doubles (2026-11-01)
CAKK loss for 9M 2026 fell 89% to Rp3.39 billion as revenue more than doubled to Rp505.4 billion, while receivables and bank debt rose sharply.
Impack Pratama (IMPC) Earns Rp640 Billion in Jan–Sep 2026, Beating 2025 (2026-11-01)
Impack Pratama profit hit Rp640 billion in Jan–Sep 2026, above all of 2025; IMPC lifted its target above Rp800 billion and flagged Q4 cost pressure.
Spindo (ISSP) Q3 2026 Profit Hits Record Rp234 Billion, Up 50% (2026-11-01)
Spindo ISSP profit in Q3 2026 reached a record Rp234 billion, up 50% year on year, on revenue of about Rp1.7 trillion and a 23% gross margin.
Semen Indonesia Nine-Month 2026 Profit Jumps 363.1% to Rp532 Billion (2026-11-01)
Semen Indonesia profit reached Rp532 billion in Jan–Sep 2026, up 363.1%, as domestic sales grew 4.2% to 22.27 million tonnes and US exports began.
WIKA Beton Q3 2026 Profit Up 81.46% on Rp2.55 Trillion Revenue (2026-10-31)
WIKA Beton profit for Q3 2026 rose 81.46% to Rp15.15 billion on revenue of Rp2.55 trillion, with spun concrete products the largest contributor.
Avia Avian Q3 2026 Results: Rp1.38 Trillion Profit and 150 Distribution Centres (2026-10-31)
Avia Avian results for Q3 2026: sales of Rp2.3 trillion (+13.9%), nine-month net profit of Rp1.38 trillion and 150 company-owned distribution centres.
Sumatra Infrastructure Recovery: Rp21.42 Trillion, Roads at 59%, Bridges at 63% (2026-10-31)
Sumatra infrastructure recovery has a Rp21.42 trillion 2026 budget; national roads average 59.04% progress and bridges 63.29%, while irrigation still lags.
Jabodetabek Toll Tariff Integration: What It Means for Material Delivery Costs (2026-10-31)
Jabodetabek toll tariff integration is being finalised by the Public Works Ministry; 74.1% of FKBI respondents back it, but hauliers warn about costs.
SEPABLOCK by Semen Padang and PLN: Interlock Bricks Bundled With Free Power Upgrade (2026-10-31)
SEPABLOCK Semen Padang interlock bricks will be bundled with a free 900→1,300 VA PLN power upgrade for West Sumatra developers from early 2027 (min. 10 houses).
Public Works Ministry BIM for Sekolah Rakyat Phase II: CDE, 4D–5D and KPIs (2026-10-31)
Public Works Ministry BIM now supervises Sekolah Rakyat Phase II: 3D models are checked against site progress in the PU CDE, with KPIs and fortnightly reviews.
BDExpo Indonesia 2026 at JIExpo, 25–28 Nov: What Chinese Suppliers Should Know (2026-10-31)
BDExpo Indonesia 2026 runs 25–28 November at JIExpo Kemayoran with nearly 600 exhibitors, while cement and price data point to a growing market.
Jabodetabek Warehouse Rent Hits Rp81,800/m² as Occupancy Reaches 97% in Q3 2026 (2026-10-31)
Jabodetabek warehouse rent averaged Rp81,800/m² a month with 97% occupancy in Q3 2026, CBRE says; only about 91,000 m² of modern space is still vacant.
HGBT Gas for the Ceramic Tile Industry: 73% Allocation, China Anti-Dumping and 60% Utilisation (2026-10-30)
The industry minister says ceramic tile utilisation fell to about 60%; ASAKI says October gas averaged US$11/MMBTU despite a 73% HGBT allocation (26–28 Oct 2026).
BSPS Home Renovation Programme at 70.9%: Disbursement Pushed Through End-October (2026-10-30)
The BSPS home renovation programme reached 70.9% as of 26 October 2026; the housing ministry is pushing disbursement through end-October so work finishes by year-end.
Krakatau Steel Plans 1.2 Million-Tonne Nickel Slab Project Worth Rp6.36 Trillion (2026-10-30)
Krakatau Steel plans a nickel downstream facility producing 1.2 million tonnes of slab a year, worth US$350 million (Kompas, 29 Oct 2026).
Construction Worker Certification 2026: 41,824 Certified, Surabaya Leads (2026-10-30)
Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works certified 41,824 construction workers by 22 October 2026; the Surabaya regional office led with 14,288.
NabungDP Home Down-Payment Savings by Perumnas and BTN, Plus 40-Year Subsidised Mortgages (2026-10-30)
Perumnas and BTN launched NabungDP, a home down-payment savings plan; BP Tapera highlights subsidised mortgages of up to 40 years (ANTARA, 29 Oct 2026).
Cement Shortage in Sumbawa, October 2026: Retail Price Up to Rp100,000 per Bag (2026-10-30)
Cement shortage in Sumbawa, NTB: producer stock empty and retail prices up from Rp83,000 to Rp100,000 per bag (ANTARA, 28 Oct 2026).
Indocement Market Share September 2026 Hits 31.6%: Volumes and Energy Costs (2026-10-24)
Indocement (INTP) market share rose to 31.6% in September 2026 on 1.9 million tons (+12.1% YoY), while energy costs push it toward dry-mix mortar.
Cement Supply Chain Digitalisation in Indonesia: SIG AI and AksesToko (2026-10-24)
Cement supply chain digitalisation at SIG: AI sets delivery priority from customer stock, and the AksesToko app serves building shops. Facts and impact.
Inter-Island Cement Shipping: Lessons from the Khatulistiwa 8 Sinking (2026-10-24)
Inter-island cement shipping in focus: MV Khatulistiwa 8, carrying 1,850 t of cement, sank off Tuban on 7 Oct 2026. Official facts and tips for buyers.
Indonesia Ceramic Industry Utilisation Falls Below 70% on Gas Curbs (2026-10-24)
Indonesia ceramic industry utilisation fell below 70% in October 2026 on gas curbs; ASAKI says 1,400 workers hit, China tiles face 20–25% anti-dumping duty.
Construction Worker Safety Indonesia: Two Fatal Accidents and K3 Training (2026-10-24)
Construction worker safety Indonesia is in focus after two workers died on 20–21 October 2026. Lessons for renovation and delivery, plus free K3 training.
AI Road Maintenance Indonesia: Hutama Karya Shows Si Patrol at KRTJ-16 (2026-10-24)
AI road maintenance Indonesia: at KRTJ-16 Hutama Karya showed Si Patrol, which spots potholes and cracks, plus a TLS–BIM bridge model accurate to ±5–10 mm.
Giant Sea Wall Java Starts in Demak with Mangroves, HexBricks and Bamboo (2026-10-24)
Giant Sea Wall Java began on 19 October 2026 in Demak with a mangrove, HexBricks and bamboo pilot. Construction of the physical dike is targeted for 2027.
Arwana Citramulia Earnings: 9M 2026 Profit Up 22% on Rp2.51T Sales (2026-10-24)
Arwana Citramulia earnings: January–September 2026 profit attributable rose 22.35% to Rp369.6bn on net sales of Rp2.51tn; third-party sales grew 52%.
Ceramic Tile Imports Indonesia: Selective Relaxation, Local Output Protected (2026-10-24)
Ceramic tile imports Indonesia: relief only for types not made locally. National capacity is 686 million m², but gas supply is squeezing utilisation.
Kalsi Fibre Cement Board: Sizes, Weight and Etex Gresik and Karawang Address (2026-10-23)
Kalsi fibre cement board (PT Etex Building Performance Indonesia): sizes and weights of KalsiRata 3 mm, KalsiBoard Ling 3.5–6 mm, KalsiQua 8 mm, KalsiClad 10–12 mm; Gresik…
Concrete Curing for 7 Days and Formwork Removal at 30 Hours: Bina Marga Guide (2026-10-23)
Concrete curing per Bina Marga guide Pd T-07-2005-B: wet cover at least 7 days, wall formwork 30 hours, beams and slabs 85% of design strength. Road/bridge guide. As of 23 Oct…
Construction Electronic Catalogue V6: Mini-Competition or Negotiation, 2026 (2026-10-23)
Construction electronic catalogue V6: since the 7 May 2026 notice, main materials may use Mini-Competition or Negotiation; it was Mini-Competition only from 1 Sep 2025. As of 23…
Anti-Alkali Primer for New Walls: Moisture Limits 12%, 17% and 22% per TDS (2026-10-23)
Anti-alkali primer for new walls: Nippon TDS gives a 12% moisture and pH 9 limit, Dulux Diamond Sealer A1000 17%, Dulux Alkali Killer 22%; Jotun states no limit. As of 23 Oct 2026.
Hollow Tiles After Installation: Causes and Prevention per Sika and MU TDS (2026-10-23)
Hollow tiles after installation: Sika (11 May 2026) lists 3 causes and double spreading; the SikaCeram-180 and MU-420 TDS give 5.5 and 5 m² per 25 kg bag. As of 23 Oct 2026.
Bathroom Waterproofing Flood Test: How Many Hours? Sika vs LATICRETE (2026-10-23)
Bathroom waterproofing flood test: Sika Indonesia says a soak test of at least 2 x 24 hours; LATICRETE TDS 169 (30 Jul 2026) says 24 to 72 hours. As of 23 Oct 2026.
Construction Cost Index West Java 2026 and East Java: Bogor 130.33, Gresik 111.23 (2026-10-23)
Construction cost index West Java 2026: Bogor Regency 130.33 and Bandung City 130.26 are highest; East Java: Gresik 111.23 is top. Top 10 regencies/cities per province, as of 23…
Construction Companies in Indonesia 2025: 199,006, East Java Leads with 24,564 (2026-10-23)
Construction companies in Indonesia 2025 per BPS (via GoodStats): 199,006 companies, 86.66% small. East Java 24,564, West Java 17,916, Central Java 15,418. As of 23 Oct 2026.
PUIL 2020 for Houses: 30 mA RCD (GPAS) on Sockets and in Bathrooms (2026-10-23)
PUIL 2020 for houses: clauses 411.3.3 and 415.1 (quoted in a Schneider forum) require a 30 mA maximum RCD (GPAS) for sockets up to 32 A and bathroom circuits. As of 23 Oct 2026.
Concrete Grade K to fc Conversion: K-300 Is About 25 MPa (Bina Marga Table 6) (2026-10-23)
Concrete grade K to fc conversion: Table 6 of Pd T-07-2005-B pairs K-300 with fc 25 MPa (15x30 cylinder); the practical rule K/10 x 0.83 gives 24.90. Note the gap at K-500.
Construction Cost Index Indonesia 2026 by Province: Papua Highlands 260.15, NTT 89.06 (2026-10-23)
Construction cost index Indonesia 2026 (BPS, released 1 Oct 2026): highest Papua Highlands 260.15, DKI Jakarta 127.36; lowest NTT 89.06, East Java 99.28. Reference city: Medan.
Building Materials Wholesale Price Index September 2026: Up 9.63% Year on Year (2026-10-23)
Building materials wholesale price index September 2026: 111.64, up 9.63% y/y and 0.19% m/m (BPS). Rebar +11.99%, cement +7.44%, sand +8.78%, ceramic tiles +12.53%.
Jakarta Truck Ban Hours: Planning Building Material Deliveries to Projects (2026-10-23)
Jakarta truck ban hours (Pergub 89/2020): 06.00–09.00 and 16.00–20.00 WIB on in-city toll roads and main non-toll roads. Lebaran 2026: rebar, cement, timber restricted.
Construction Services Final Income Tax Indonesia 2026: 1.75%, 2.65%, 4% and VAT (2026-10-23)
Construction services final income tax Indonesia 2026 (PP 9/2022): 1.75% small firms, 2.65% medium/large, 4% uncertified; consulting 3.5% or 6%. Rp1 billion example and VAT.
Mandatory SNI Building Materials Indonesia 2026: Cement, Rebar, Ceramic Tiles, Steel (2026-10-23)
Mandatory SNI building materials: cement (Permenperin 26/2024, 7 SNI), rebar (55/2024, SNI 2052:2024), ceramic tiles (36/2024), zinc-coated steel (67/2024). What the SNI mark and…
RFQ for Building Materials: Spec, Delivery and Payment Checklist for Projects (2026-10-23)
RFQ for building materials: 10 parts to write, from specification and SNI, VAT, price validity, delivery schedule, down payment, instalments and 5% retention to guarantees.
How Many People Fit a Type 36 House? Habitable Area for Types 36, 45, 70 (2026-10-23)
How many people fit a type 36 house? At 7.2 m2 per person: 5; at 9 m2: 4. Type 45: 6 / 5; type 70: 9 / 7. Windows 10%, ventilation 5% of floor area.
Minimum Roof Pitch for Roof Tiles, Spandek, uPVC and Bitumen by Brand (2026-10-23)
Minimum roof pitch for roof tiles: M-Class ceramic 25°, RATTA 30°, Kanmuri ideal ≥30°; Onduline Classic >5°, Alderon uPVC 10°, Lysaght Spandek 3° (manufacturer data, 23 Oct 2026).
Practical Column, Sloof and Ring Beam for a House: Rebar and Spacing (2026-10-23)
Practical column, sloof and ring beam for a one-storey house (RLH Pocket Book 2025): column 4 D10 + Ø8 stirrups at 15 cm, column spacing 3–4 m, ring beam 15 x 20 cm. Rebar weight…
Renovation Contract with a Contractor: Checklist from Article 47 of Law 2/2017 (2026-10-23)
A renovation contract with a contractor must be written (Law 2/2017 Article 46) and cover at least 16 items (Article 47): scope, value, payment, certified workers, building…
Rainwater Infiltration Well SNI 8456:2017: Size, Distances and Formulas (2026-10-23)
Rainwater infiltration well SNI 8456:2017: 80–100 cm sides, water table deeper than 2 m, permeability above 2 cm/h. A 100 m2 roof in the standard example needs 8 wells of 3 m…
Septic Tank Size per SNI 2398:2017: Dimensions by Users, Distances and Pipes (2026-10-23)
Septic tank size per SNI 2398:2017 (3-year desludging): 5 users 1.6 x 0.8 x 1.6 m (2.1 m3), 10 users 2.1 x 1.0 x 1.8 m (3.9 m3). Minimum 10 m to a drinking-water well.
Bank Indonesia Business Activity Survey Q3 2026: SBT 11.46%, Construction 0.92% (2026-10-23)
Bank Indonesia business activity survey Q3 2026 (released 19 Oct 2026): SBT 11.46% (Q2 12.97%), construction 0.92%, real estate 0.34%, capacity utilisation 73.75%; what it means…
Bank Indonesia Banking Survey Q3 2026: Q4 New Lending Up, Reserve Ratio 7% (2026-10-23)
Bank Indonesia banking survey Q3 2026 (22 Oct 2026): Q4 new lending net balance 91.31%, loans up 8.20% yoy. Board meeting 21 Oct: BI-Rate 5.75%, reserve requirement to 7% (1…
Indonesia Retail Sales August 2026 +1.3%: Other Household Equipment -5.2% (2026-10-23)
Indonesia retail sales August 2026 per the BI survey: the real sales index (IPR) at 226.5, up 1.3% yoy; the other household equipment group at 83.0, down 5.2% yoy. September…
PMI-BI Q3 2026 at 52.28%: Non-Metallic Minerals Highest (2026-10-23)
PMI-BI Q3 2026 was 52.28% (51.43% in Q2); the non-metallic mineral products industry was highest at 55.79%. What it means for building materials is homeX analysis only, not sales…
Indonesia Consumer Confidence September 2026 at 118.1: Building Materials (2026-10-23)
Indonesia consumer confidence September 2026: CCI 118.1 (August 118.5), durable goods index 106.7; retail sales September 2026 forecast +1.4% yoy; building materials wholesale…
Construction Credit August 2026 +49.5%: What It Means for Building Materials (2026-10-23)
Construction credit August 2026: Rp585.3 trillion (+49.5% y-on-y), property credit Rp1,724.7 trillion (+18.3%), mortgages +4.2%; the reserve requirement falls step by step to 7%…
Raw Material Imports Indonesia August 2026 +22.5%: Building Materials (2026-10-23)
Raw material imports Indonesia August 2026: US$16.67 billion (+22.48% y-on-y); total January-August imports US$186.39 billion (+19.84%). BPS, DEN and BI data, plus a cautious…
Investment Realisation Q3 2026 Rp528.7 T: What It Means for Building Materials (2026-10-23)
Investment realisation in Q3 2026 of Rp528.7 trillion (+7.6% y-on-y), January-September Rp1,539.2 T (75.4% of target); FDI vs domestic, Java vs outside Java, basic metals sector.…
Construction Sector Growth 2026 6.68% and Inflation 3.28%: Building Materials (2026-10-23)
Construction sector growth in Q2 2026 of 6.68% (0.62 point contribution) and September 2026 inflation of 3.28% (BPS): data, sources and a cautious reading for building-material…
Manufacturing PMI 52.4 and IKI 51.93 (Sep 2026): What It Means for Building Materials (2026-10-23)
S&P Global Indonesia manufacturing PMI rose to 52.4 in September 2026 from 49.8; the Industry Ministry IKI was 51.93, down 0.37 points from 52.30. Orders rose in both, IKI output…
FLPP Subsidised Mortgages 2026: 52.67% Done, Impact on Materials (2026-10-23)
As of 19 Oct 2026, FLPP subsidised mortgages reached 184,342 units, or 52.67% of the 350,000-unit target (BP Tapera via the Housing Ministry). 165,658 units remain in 73 days;…
Rupiah at Rp18,000 per US$ and Building Material Prices: October 2026 Data (2026-10-23)
What does a rupiah at Rp18,000 per US dollar mean for building material prices? BI mid rate Rp18,047 on 23 Oct 2026 (up 0.83% since 5 Oct). Gapensi (informal survey, June 2026):…
Indonesia E-Commerce & Building Materials Procurement 2026 (2026-10-23)
Indonesia e-commerce transactions 2025 Rp589.08 T (+15.0%), January-June 2026 Rp374.28 T and 2.59 billion transactions (BI, 6 Sep 2026); FMCG e-commerce H1 2026 Rp88.4 T…
China Investment & Industrial Parks 2026: Building Materials Demand (2026-10-23)
China realised investment Q1 2026 US$2.2 billion (+22% YoY), Q2 US$1.7 billion behind Hong Kong at US$5.5 billion; IWIP 11 projects US$10.2 billion; Greater Jakarta industrial…
BI-Rate 5.75%, LTV 100% to 2027 and Rp11.77T PKP Budget: Materials (2026-10-23)
BI-Rate held at 5.75% (20–21 Oct 2026 meeting), LTV/FTV 100% extended to 31 Dec 2027, and the 2027 PKP Ministry ceiling is Rp11.77 trillion with BSPS at Rp8.67 trillion for…
B2B Building Materials Supply 2026: Warehouses, ODOL & Logistics (2026-10-23)
Modern Jabodetabek warehouses are 96.4% occupied (Q3 2026), logistics cost is 14.29% of GDP (2022) with an 8% target (Perpres 41/2026), and Zero ODOL is due in 2027. What this…
Stop Gas Exports 2026: ASAKI Welcomes Plan to Restore Ceramic Gas Supply (2026-10-23)
ASAKI welcomes Energy Minister Bahlil's plan to stop gas exports. Ceramic makers paying US$11/MMBtu with utilisation below 70% hope gas supply recovers.
Cement Consumption September 2026: 6 Million Tons, 9M Up 7.9% (2026-10-23)
Cement consumption September 2026: 6.0 million tons (+3.0% YoY), bulk cement up 8.2%; the 9-month total reached 48.1 million tons, up 7.9%, per Mirae Asset.
Gentengisasi 2026: 2.4 Million SNI Majalengka Roof Tiles at IDR 2,500 (2026-10-23)
Gentengisasi 2026: Indonesia's housing ministry readies 2.4 million roof tiles from 45 Majalengka makers on 8 November, at IDR 2,500 per piece via cooperatives.
China Homelife Indonesia 2026: Building Materials Expo at JIExpo, 25–28 November (2026-10-23)
China Homelife Indonesia 2026 runs 25–28 November at JIExpo Kemayoran with a BDE building-materials zone, the same week as IndoBuildTech Part 2 at NICE PIK 2.
Interlocking Brick in Indonesia: SIG Precision Blocks Cut House Build Time to a Month (2026-10-23)
SIG precision interlocking brick debuts at Sunrise City Maros, Sulawesi's first estate using it, cutting house build time from 4–5 months to about one month.
Construction Worker Training in Indonesia: Cement Makers Help Certify 201 Tukang (2026-10-23)
Construction worker training by Indonesian cement makers: Semen Padang trained 101 tukang in South Bengkulu; Semen Baturaja backed 100 in South Lampung.
AI in Indonesian Construction: WIKA Gedung and Hutama Karya Honoured at YII 2026 (2026-10-23)
AI in Indonesian construction gains recognition: WIKA Gedung won a 2026 YII award for the JIS roof and Hutama Karya used AI to route heavy equipment at IKN.
Housing VAT Incentive 2026: PMK 90/2025, 9,618 Units & 2027 (2026-10-23)
As of 22 Oct 2026: PMK 90/2025 grants a 100% government-borne VAT on the first Rp2bn of new ready homes priced ≤Rp5bn, handover 1 Jan–31 Dec 2026; 9,618 units used it in 1H 2026;…
Indonesia Cement 2026: 120Mt Capacity, 56% Utilisation & Exports (2026-10-22)
As of 22 Oct 2026: national cement capacity ~120 Mt/yr; utilisation ~54% in 2025, projected ~56% in 2026 (ideal 80–85%); domestic sales Jan–Jun 2026 30.71 Mt (+10.5%); Indocement…
IKN 2026–2028: Rp48.8T Budget & Opportunities for Material Suppliers (2026-10-22)
As of 22 Oct 2026: the President approved a Rp48.8 trillion IKN budget for 2025–2028 in three batches; OIKN 2026 ceiling Rp6.26 trillion; batch 2 legislative–judicial zone Rp20…
Indonesia Tax Holiday 2026: Status for Building-Material Factories (2026-10-22)
As of 22 Oct 2026: the general tax holiday (PMK 130/2020 as amended by PMK 69/2024) ended 31 Dec 2025; the replacement draft finished harmonisation in April 2026 but has not been…
TKDN Guide for Building Materials 2026: Permenperin 35/2025 (2026-10-22)
Summary of Permenperin 35/2025 (promulgated 11 Sep 2025, effective 3 months later): goods TKDN = materials 75% + labour 10% + overhead 15%; LVI verification; certificate valid 5…
Indonesia Infrastructure 2026: Rp118.5T Public Works Budget & Materials (2026-10-22)
Data as of 22 Oct 2026: 2026 Public Works budget Rp118.5 trillion (water resources Rp34.74T, roads & bridges Rp45.62T); targets 158 km new roads, 35.72 km toll roads, 15,905 ha…
Indonesia Building Materials Market Trends 2026 (2026-10-22)
Data as of 22 Oct 2026: building-materials wholesale price index (IHPB) up 9.63% yoy in September 2026; H1 cement demand up 10.2% to 29.9 Mt (≈56% utilisation); 3-million-homes…
Guide: Exporting Chinese Building Materials to Indonesia 2026 (2026-10-22)
As of 22 Oct 2026: Chinese ceramic tiles face anti-dumping duty Rp13,446–90,384/m² (31 named firms) and Rp94,544/m² (others) under PMK 70/2024 (26 Oct 2024–25 Oct 2029), plus a…
Indonesia Building Materials Exhibition Calendar 2026–2027 (2026-10-22)
Indonesia building materials exhibition calendar 2026–2027, verified on official organiser sites: IndoBuildTech, Megabuild, Keramika, ARCH:ID, Construction Indonesia.
Building Materials Distributors Expand Showrooms and Warehouses: Buildhaus and Fortress (2026-10-22)
Building materials distributor Indonesia: Batara Group opened a Buildhaus showroom in Denpasar and Fortress moved to a bigger warehouse in Bandung as building material…
Construction Worker Certification: Public Works Ministry Targets 40,000 Workers in 2027 (2026-10-22)
Construction worker certification: Public Works Ministry targets 40,000 construction workers for training and certification in 2027, as skilled building tukang get harder to find.
BIM in Indonesian Construction and AI Gain Pace: INKINDO DKI–I2MI Deal (2026-10-22)
BIM in Indonesian construction: INKINDO DKI and I2MI signed a BIM training MoU and UNIZAR ran a BIM Coordinator Level 6 exam. BIM and AI matter more and more for estimating…
B2B Building Materials Platforms and Supply Chain Digitalisation: From AZKO to Dow (2026-10-22)
B2B building materials platform: AZKO relies on 29 distribution centres plus WMS and ERP systems, while Dow launched a B2B construction materials platform. Where digital…
Building Material Warehouses Tight as Greater Jakarta Occupancy Hits 96.4% (2026-10-22)
Building material warehouse Jakarta: Modern warehouse occupancy in Greater Jakarta hit 96.4% in Q3 2026, with rents near Rp77,600/m². What it means for building material stock…
Mandatory SNI for Tempered and Laminated Safety Glass as Indonesia Widens Surveillance to 45 Standards (2026-10-22)
Mandatory SNI safety glass: Indonesia's industry ministry monitored 45 SNI standards and 78 brands by September 2026, adding 6 in Oct–Nov, as SNI for safety glass becomes…
FLPP Subsidised Mortgages Reach 185,333 Homes by 20 October 2026, Targeting 350,000 (2026-10-22)
BP Tapera says FLPP subsidised mortgages from 1 January to 20 October 2026 reached 185,333 homes worth Rp23.09 trillion, about 53% of the 350,000 target.
BSPS Home Renovation Programme 2026 Targets 400,000 Houses, Rp17.5 Million for Materials (2026-10-22)
BSPS home renovation programme: Indonesia's BSPS renovation programme has finished 53,000 of 400,000 target homes. Each gets Rp20 million, Rp17.5 million of it for building…
Indonesia Steel Imports Hit 7 Million Tonnes by August 2026: What It Means for Rebar Prices (2026-10-22)
Steel imports Indonesia: IISIA says steel imports reached 7 million tonnes by August 2026 with mill utilisation at 43–57%. The minister is weighing tariff and non-tariff…
Light Steel Roof Truss Guide: Check SNI 8399:2017, AZ100 Coating and BMT vs TCT (2026-10-21)
Light steel roof truss: With mandatory SNI for coated steel in force since 20 May 2026, know how to read light-steel labels: SNI 4096:2007 and 8399:2017, AZ100 minimum coating,…
How to Waterproof a Bathroom: 7 Steps Before Tiling to Prevent Leaks (2026-10-21)
How to waterproof a bathroom: Tiles and grout are not waterproof. Learn the bathroom waterproofing steps: surface preparation, two coats, corner reinforcement, a 48-hour flood…
Building Materials Expo Indonesia 2026: IndoBuildTech Part 2, 25–29 November at NICE PIK 2 Tangerang (2026-10-21)
Building materials expo Indonesia 2026: IndoBuildTech Expo Part 2, Indonesia's building, architecture and interior show, runs 25–29 November 2026 in Hall 11 of NICE PIK 2,…
Low-Carbon Cement and Steel Take Centre Stage in Indonesia's Green Public Procurement (2026-10-21)
Low-carbon cement: Indonesia's Public Works Ministry has committed to sustainable procurement from 2026. A regional forum in Jakarta on 6–8 October discussed low-emission…
Indonesia Housing Credit (KUR) Reaches Rp27.74 Trillion, Rp2.94 Trillion to Building Material Traders (2026-10-21)
Housing credit programme Indonesia: By 18 October 2026 Indonesia's housing credit programme had disbursed Rp27.74 trillion to 115,897 borrowers, including Rp2.94 trillion to…
Indonesia Housing Programme Reaches 1.79 Million Units by October 2026: Demand for Building Materials (2026-10-21)
Indonesia housing programme: Indonesia's housing ministry recorded 1,790,081 homes built or renovated from January 2025 to 15 October 2026: 1.10 million new homes and 686,000…
Indonesia Cement Demand Rises 10.2% in H1 2026 Amid Overcapacity (2026-10-21)
Indonesia cement demand: Domestic cement demand grew 10.2% to 29.9 million tonnes in H1 2026, yet plants run at only about 56% of the 120-million-tonne national capacity while…
Dragon Boat Festival Promo: All Tiles 15% OFF, Save Up to 5 Million IDR (2024-06-05)
Dragon Boat Festival is coming, homeX launches tile special promotion, Dulux paint also enjoys 10% off.
homeX Platform Officially Launches, Ushering in a New Era of Digital Building Material Procurement in Indonesia (2024-06-01)
homeX building materials and renovation service platform officially launched today, aggregating hundreds of quality suppliers with support for Indonesian, English and Chinese…
homeX First Craftsman Training Conference Successfully Concluded with 200+ Craftsmen Participating (2024-05-26)
homeX held its first craftsmen skills training conference at the Jakarta headquarters, focusing on standard tile laying techniques and waterproofing construction specifications.

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