Buildings got smarter. Materials got cleaner. And concrete? Somehow, the most interesting part of 2025.

Download the commentary on what actually mattered this year in construction...
A lot happened in construction this year, but not all of it was loud. Some shifts were technical, others quietly cultural. What stood out most was how quickly the industry moved from ideas to action, trying things, tweaking them, and making real progress without waiting for perfection.
Now, as the year comes to an end, here at AZoBuild, we thought it would be fitting to pull together an easy read of everything that mattered this year in construction, from magnetic cement to autonomous machinery to the subtle design decisions that could shape the next decade.
