Next Generation Building & Civil Engineering Product Development

NIRI translates innovative ideas into market-ready products through core services in product development, market and application development, and supply chain and manufacturing support.

Our expertise spans critical building and civil engineering applications, such as geotextiles, roofing membranes, innovative insulation technologies, and advanced building materials.

This significant growth is driven by several key factors, including rapid urbanisation and population growth, government infrastructure initiatives, technological advancements, sustainability and green building practices, and economic growth.

Regulations Driving Building & Civil Engineering Industry Innovation

As global legislation evolves, the nonwoven building and civil engineering industry faces new challenges and opportunities:

Europe

Current: The Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and REACH regulations promote sustainable materials and higher recycling targets. The Waste Framework Directive encourages recycling and waste recovery.

Future: The European Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan aim for a sustainable economy, promoting sustainable product design and the use of recycled materials.

North America

Current: EPA regulations enforce air and water pollution standards, while OSHA standards impact worker safety. Various states enforce strict recycling requirements.

Future: Potential federal climate action policies may set national standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, impacting energy use and carbon footprint.

China

Current: The New Environmental Protection Law imposes stricter emissions and waste management regulations. Government’s Five-Year Plan focuses on sustainability.

Future: Enhanced environmental regulations are expected further to tighten standards on production processes and waste management.

India

Current: The Plastic Waste Management Rules aim to reduce environmental impact by managing plastic waste, including nonwoven products.

Future: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations may impose stricter requirements on producers for end-of-life disposal and recycling.

Global Initiatives

Current: Adoption of ISO standards for sustainability, such as ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).

Future: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and potential international agreements will set global standards for sustainability.

At NIRI, we help nonwoven construction brands navigate these regulatory landscapes by developing innovative, compliant, and sustainable products.


Our Key Building & Civil Engineering Applications

At NIRI, we specialise in developing advanced products and processes to meet critical construction needs. Discover how our technologies transform building materials and enhance the effectiveness of building and civil engineering projects.

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Geotextiles

We innovate technologies for soil stabilisation, erosion control, and drainage solutions in civil engineering and construction projects.

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Roofing Membranes

Our durable, weather-resistant membranes enhance roof performance and longevity

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Insulation Materials

We develop high-performance thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, and moisture-resistant barriers focusing on sustainable, recycled, or bio-based solutions.

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Building Materials

Materials that NIRI develops can offer superior strength, durability, and versatility, meeting modern construction needs while reducing environmental footprints

WHY CHOOSE NIRI

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