Core Points - The China Building Materials Federation has released the first "Good Materials Selection Guidelines," which will be implemented starting January 1, 2024, establishing unified technical standards for quality materials in construction [1] - The guidelines quantify good materials based on four key indicators: health, safety, greenness, and quality, with a particular focus on controlling organic volatile compounds [1] - The federation also announced seven breakthrough technological achievements in the building materials industry for 2025, highlighting advancements in high-end materials, intelligent manufacturing, and green low-carbon transformation [3] Industry Developments - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the building materials industry has increased its focus on technological innovation, with R&D investment intensity expected to reach 1.32% by 2024, an increase of 0.44 percentage points compared to 2020 [5] - Key breakthroughs are being made in areas such as green low-carbon technologies, artificial intelligence, and super materials [5]