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AAC WORLDWIDE %u2022 2.2026 NEWS & MARKET 7sector%u2019s technical capabilities and the extensive use of complex concrete and structural solutions. Many of these projects are realized through public-private partnership (PPP) or build-operate-transfer (BOT) models, which integrate construction, financing, and operation over the long term.Housing construction, urban renewal, and industrialized building methodsIn addition to transport infrastructure, housing construction plays a central role. The state housing agency TOK%u0130 is one of the key players, driving large-scale programs in social housing and urban redevelopment. Since its establishment, around 1.5 million housing units have been built, complemented by public buildings such as schools, hospitals, and administrative facilities. The high demand for housing particularly promotes industrialized construction methods, precast systems, and cost-efficient building structures made of AAC.Focus on sustainability and decarbonizationWith the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2053, the decarbonization of the construction and building materials industry is becoming increasingly important. Energy-intensive sectors in particular, such as cement and concrete production, are under pressure to adapt. European regulations such as the Green Deal and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) are accelerating investments in low-CO%u2082 cements, alternative binders, and energy-efficient production processes. As a result, sustainable construction using autoclaved aerated concrete is evolving from a legal requirement to a strategic competitive factor %u2013 a development that can also be observed in T%u00fcrkiye.Robert Turski, President of the European Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association (EAACA), will deliver a keynote on the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow%u2019s construction industry and the advantages of autoclaved aerated concrete.Earthquake safety as a structural guiding principle in concrete constructionDue to its location along several active tectonic fault lines, T%u00fcrkiye is among the most earthquake-prone regions in the world. Accordingly, improving the earthquake resilience of buildings and infrastructure is a key priority in construction policy. Following the severe earthquakes in February 2023, reconstruction efforts in the affected regions have gained significant momentum. The focus is on earthquake-resistant structural concepts, reinforced concrete and AAC structures, and modern safety standards.ICCX T%u00fcrkiye 2026 is supported by the Turkish Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association, among others. The association thus underscores the great importance of this conference and exhibition for the further development of construction methods using AAC. It expressly welcomes the practical orientation and interdisciplinary exchange of this event and apExpert presentations by international specialists provide context and strategic perspectives, while exhibitors enable the direct transfer of solutions to the practical needs of the industry. Attendees can not only discuss solutions but also examine them in detail, compare different strategies and relate them to their own projects and business objectives. This supports well-informed investment decisions, accelerates innovation processes, and strengthens networking across the entire value chain of concrete construction.