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Shell and Irish building materials giant CRH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby both businesses will work together to develop and deploy decarbonisation solutions and technologies to accelerate their progress towards net zero emissions.  

The American construction industry had 407,000 job openings in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

JCB has appointed a new global lead logistics provider with the awarding of a multi-million pound five-year contract.

CEMEX says it will soon become the first global building materials supplier to bring construction-grade 3D concrete printing technology to Mexico. CEMEX and business partner COBOD plan to use their technology to deliver a superior experience to customers through a novel construction method designed to bring significant cost and time savings. 

Finlay and its five German dealers hosted two open days at Johann Rathei in Großmehring, Bavaria, on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September 2022. On display was a diverse line-up of six working machines that impressed visitors with their capability in quarrying and concrete recycling applications.

Holcim has completed the acquisition of Izolbet, one of the leading players in the specialty building solutions market in Poland. 

The organisers of the steinexpo 2023 international quarrying and construction materials show say there has been an 'outstanding' response to the event that is being held for the first time since 2017.

Heidelberg Materials has announced that its North American subsidiary Lehigh Hanson has acquired JEV Recycling, Inc., a concrete and asphalt recycler with a large facility in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

With the addition of the JEV business, Heidelberg Materials strengthens its portfolio of circular materials in the Greater Seattle area best to serve the growing demand for sustainable construction materials.

Cummins has announced the delivery of its 300,000th engine to Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE).

Executives from both companies met in Columbus, Indiana, to celebrate the momentous occasion. Cummins and HCE have been business partners for over 30 years, and this marked another milestone for both companies.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has announced the winners of the Safety Excellence Awards, the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Awards and the James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award.