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The World Cement Association (WCA) has endorsed global government efforts to advance low-carbon cement and concrete production, announced at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.

For the first time, a deal has been made at COP – the UN climate summit, which agrees to countries moving away from the use of fossil fuels. The agreement was reached after days of negotiations in Dubai. The text recognises the need for deep, rapid and sustained reductions if humanity is to limit temperature rises to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

Atlas Copco Group has completed the acquisition of Sykes Group (Sykes) from Seven Group Holdings Ltd (SGH), an Australian headquartered global market manufacturer of dewatering pumps.

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining, quarrying and construction industries, has agreed to acquire the business of Weco Proprietary Limited (Weco), a South African manufacturer of precision-engineered rock drilling parts and provider of related repairs and services.

Bell Equipment has appointed Ashley Jon Bell, grandson of the company's founder Irvine Bell, as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 January 2024.

Powerscreen has appointed RIHAM as its new authorised distributor in Kuwait. RIHAM will provide full coverage in the territory, including Powerscreen machine sales, genuine spare parts, and service support.

The global construction industry is on the brink of a profound shift with the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies. These advancements promise a radical redefinition of design, planning, and execution in construction projects. The collaborative potential of these technologies extends to project management, safety training, and customer issue resolution, showcasing a transformative trajectory for the industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.