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Built environment
Making cities and communities more liveable and sustainable
Buildings are all around us. From homes, airports and high rises, to office blocks, bridges and sports stadiums, most of us are surrounded by what’s known as the built environment (all the human-made spaces where we live and work).
Every building has a unique set of requirements, and as a leading global paints and coatings company, we’re ideally placed to play a vital role in making cities and communities more liveable and sustainable.
The decorative paints, protective coatings, powder coatings, wood coatings and metal coatings we supply can help to decarbonize buildings, increase circularity, preserve precious natural resources and improve the quality of life for people who live and work in cities around the world.
Transforming spaces with color and improving indoor air quality
Protection against weathering, corrosion and fire
Keeping interiors cooler, reducing emissions and energy consumption
Whether you’re an architect, engineer, designer, professional painter, contractor, fabricator – or just want to paint a room in your house – our extensive portfolio of trusted products and services covers every possible need you can think of. And even some you might not have thought of yet.
Because here’s the thing. The days when paint just added color to something are long gone. Paint has evolved. It’s gone way beyond the boundaries of the surface it’s applied to – be it walls and ceilings, furniture, structural steel, window frames, or metal roofing, for example.
As well as being a one-stop shop for both new-build and renovation, our groundbreaking products and innovative technologies can also help projects achieve global green building certifications, such as LEED, BREEAM and WELL.
That’s because we’re constantly innovating and using our centuries of expertise to develop more durable and resource-efficient paints, whatever the substrate. Helping you to paint the future.
Residential buildings
We help bring living spaces to life. As well as adding color, our paints and coatings can make them healthier, more energy-efficient and more resilient.
Leisure and commercial buildings
It’s important that the places where we work, relax and seek entertainment are robust, functional and welcoming. We’re a one-stop-shop, offering an extensive range of aesthetic and functional solutions.
Public infrastructure
Some of the world’s most iconic and recognizable buildings and structures rely on our products. From bridges and airports to public transport systems, we’ve got it covered.
Industrial facilities
We play a vital role in keeping the wheels of industry turning. Our broad portfolio includes high-performance solutions for everything from factories to wind turbines.
Institutional buildings
We supply products and technologies for a wide range of public buildings, from schools and universities to hospitals and city halls. Helping to ensure their safety and comfort.
Heritage and restoration
Whether we’re recreating original colors or restoring facades and plasterwork, we’re experts in preserving the past and helping to safeguard cultural heritage.
