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Construction materials provider Tarmac says it has become the first company in the UK to secure recognised industry approval for its new rubber modified asphalt.

The organiser of bauma Conexpo Africa has announced that the pan-African trade show for construction, building material, mining, agriculture & forestry machinery and vehicles, will not take place in 2021 as planned.

Aggregates Business editor Guy Woodford recently appeared on the first episode of the new Constructive Voices podcast

Constructive Voices is the construction industry’s collaborative podcast and online magazine that focuses on finding great stories within the construction industry about organisations and people who are doing something constructive.
 
You can hear Guy’s interview with former BBC, Guardian and Observer journalist Henry McDonald from the 36th minute of the hour-long debut show

South African surface mining association Aspasa is holding an online CEO Top Management Workshop 'super event' on 20 April.

Market analyst FMI says the US construction materials sector's positive end to 2020 is set to continue into 2021, driven by new potential for funding, COVID vaccine progress and a surprisingly robust residential market.

Green Energy Solutions (GES) is building a hybrid solar power plant at the Colas-owned Ambokatra quarry on the East African island of Madagascar.

Recycling company Taha Zahir, based at Kfar Quasem in Israel, has expanded its fleet with a second Rubble Master crusher.

Cummins has launched its latest B6.7 Performance Series, which the off-road engine maker says meets EU Stage V standards by delivering near-zero emission levels of NOx (nitrogen oxides) and PM (particulate matter).

Scotland-based construction business CHAP Group is to sell its quarrying division to JKR Quarries and Concrete Products for an undisclosed sum.

Bulk materials handling company Martin Engineering has strengthened its coverage across the English East Midlands region by partnering with specialist engineering services firm Wright Engineering.

LafargeHolcim has confirmed its Holcim Participations (US) subsidiary has completed the acquisition of Firestone Building Products, following all regulatory approvals.

CDE, the industry-leading manufacturer of wet processing equipment, has revealed that its hugely successful global virtual conference will return in 2021 to bring industry leaders together to share their experience and expertise on a range of materials processing topics.

UK building materials supplier Aggregate Industries has launched its debut low carbon paving range under its domestic landscaping brand, Bradstone, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable construction.