The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and The Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC) will be sharing a stand when they take part as exhibitors at Hillhead next month (June 25-27).
Brian James is a high-profile figure in the European aggregates sector, having formerly held senior roles at both the Aggregates Europe - UEPG and the UK MPA covering the recycling of construction & demolition waste and other secondary sources. He now speaks as an independent voice in support of recycled aggregates and the circular economy. He tells Liam McLoughlin that a number of recent trends and regulatory developments in Europe and the UK could threaten the ability to use recycled aggregates.
Cemex has unveiled its first-ever HVO-powered (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) vehicle in support of its Future in Action programme – which drives Cemex to become a carbon net zero business by 2050.
Cemex has developed the claimed first generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool of its kind in the building materials industry, transforming how the salesforce interacts with clients by providing real-time support for a superior customer experience.
Veolia, the UK's leading resource management company, has partnered with UK biotechnology startup, FabricNano, to apply enzymes to rocks to trial faster, permanent carbon dioxide removal directly from the atmosphere.
Employees at Bradford, West Yorkshire-based concrete admixture firm Oscrete went back to school this month to improve the grounds at a local primary where two of the staff started their education.
After 28 years of service at Tillicoultry Quarries, Joe Hadnum retired from his director role on 17 May 2024. Joe's departure marks the end of a career in which he has displayed exceptional commitment and made a notable contribution to the growth of the major UK quarrying company.
