GCC converts Minnesota to Portland limestone cement
US-based cement, concrete and aggregates producer GCC says it is fully converting the Minnesota market to Portland limestone cement (PLC), a high-quality cement that lowers the carbon footprint of concrete.
CEMEX launches educational program to raise awareness of the Circular Economy
CEMEX has launched a new educational program for UK schoolchildren to help children better understand and contribute more to sustainable development through the transition to the Circular Economy and by promoting a responsible and sustainable lifestyle.
Compressed Air: 5 Top Tips for Sustainability
Libby Peacock, category manager – Fluid Power, Brammer Buck & Hickman, offers five top tips for compressed air sustainability in aggregate, asphalt and concrete production
TWS to launch two machines & make direct selling announcement at Hillhead 2022
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) is "eagerly awaiting" the Hillhead 2022 exhibition to unveil two new machines and announce further details on its direct selling approach in UK & Ireland.
James River Equipment becomes Superior dealer
Aggregates processing equipment manufacturer Superior Industries has announced a new dealer partnership with James River Equipment throughout the US states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Holcim partners to turn emergency shelters into homes
Holcim has partnered with the Norman Foster Foundation to convert emergency shelters into sustainable and resilient homes.
GlobalData: Construction activity in Eastern Europe to dip slightly in 2022 due to strong inflationary pressures & weak investor confidence
GlobalData has downgraded its growth forecast for construction output in Eastern Europe (excluding Ukraine & Russia) in 2022 from 4.1% to 1.5%.
CRH agrees US$1.9bn acquisition of Barrette Outdoor Living
CRH has reached an agreement with TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) to acquire Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. (Barrette), North America’s leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, for US$1.9 billion.
O.C.O Technology expands production & creates new jobs in £3mn investment
A £3 million investment has enabled carbon capture specialist O.C.O Technology to expand its production facilities in Leeds, delivering a 50% increase in carbon negative aggregates it can now produce.
Metso Outotec renews NW Rapid 250tph capacity portable plant
Metso Outotec is renewing its NW Rapid portable plant solutions in the 250tph capacity range.
Doosan's biggest ever excavator
Doosan has launched the new DX1000LC-7 Stage V-compliant 100-tonne crawler excavator, the largest excavator ever manufactured by the company.
CEMEX hosts Innovation Hub at UK Construction Week
Richard Kershaw, technical manager, CEMEX UK, shares key highlights from the Innovation Hub at UK Construction Week, with a range of topics that future-forward climate action across the industry and the road to Net Zero...
Good 2022 start for Italian construction machinery
The surge in performance indicates possible sales for the full year of around €418.5m, according to SaMoTer-Veronafiere.
Hanson takes part in CCS project trial at Ketton cement works
The Ketton cement works in Rutland, UK operated by heavy building materials supplier Hanson is part of a new carbon capture project which aims to provide a low-cost solution to decarbonisation.
CEMEX USA holds national Sustainability Month
CEMEX USA has recently wrapped up its second annual Sustainability Month.
An aggregates ascendancy despite licensing red tape
A vibrant South Korean aggregates, sand and gravel sector offers great commercial potential for suppliers of building materials and off-highway equipment manufacturers, but quarry licensing restrictions and a lack of sector workers are key issues that need to be addressed
Holcim US plans electric truck rollout
Holcim US is using Hyliion's electrified powertrain truck platform to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and increase its sustainability efforts.
Hanson gets funding for aggregates and asphalt net zero route map
Building materials provider Hanson has secured UK government funding to develop a net zero carbon route map for its Midland Quarry Products (MQP) Cliffe Hill quarry and asphalt plant in Leicestershire.
GAP Hire Solutions opts for Atlas Copco pumps
GAP Hire Solutions (GAP) has selected pumps from Atlas Copco Power and Flow for its new specialist pump services rental division.