Shandong county leads green construction materials industry with innovative initiative

Guanxian county, Liaocheng in Shandong province is spearheading the green construction materials industry with its innovative shared factory initiative. In the exhibition hall of the green construction materials shared factory, diverse products such as insulation panels and seam roof panels showcase novel design concepts.

By integrating the upstream and downstream industrial chains of prefabricated buildings, the factory offers a one-stop purchasing hub for green construction materials. With a total investment of 2 billion yuan ($278.48 million) and 12 hectares, or 180 mu, of land, the project has already operationalized three metal composite panel production lines, poised to generate an annual revenue surpassing 3 billion yuan and contribute 260 million yuan in taxes while creating 800 new jobs.

A transfer car loads cargo on trailer. [Photo by Xu Yongfei for chinadaily.com.cn]

The county's strategic focus on developing the green materials has yielded promising results. Through initiatives like chain inspection and promotion of green building materials, the county is steering towards a green development first approach, shifting from a profit first mindset.

Moreover, proactive engagement with provincial and municipal platforms and outbound investment promotion activities are accelerating industrial growth. Since 2023, the county has witnessed the construction of 301,000 square meters of new prefabricated buildings and 302,000 square meters of new green buildings, signaling a transition to innovation-driven strategies.

Guanxian county's commitment to sustainable development and innovation underscores its pivotal role in advancing high-quality economic and social progress. (Edited by Hu Haoshu)