CEMEX and Neinor Homes partner on sustainable housing project
Building materials provider CEMEX is developing Torrejón Park with Neinor Homes, the first residential project in Spain built entirely with Vertua concrete.
A larger and smarter Indian cement sector
Indian cement producers are significantly increasing their production capacities while investing in advanced technologies to reduce production costs, increase profitability, and better meet forecasted higher future demand
Change Starts Here
“If I were an adult, I would care for the environment a lot more than grown-ups do today - we need to make the world better! I worry that one day I might not be able to play in the forest anymore.”
Volvo Penta D13 engine gets power upgrade
Volvo Penta has strengthened its portfolio with the introduction of a new power node for the D13 engine, the TAD1346GE 500 kVA.
US DoL provides grants for surface and underground mining safety
The US Department of Labor has announced the availability of US$10.5m in state grant funding to support mine safety, health training, education.
Volvo Days event kicks off with message of industry transformation
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is using the return of its Volvo Days event to highlight its message of industry transformation.
The Metso Outotec NW Rapid™ – a portable crushing plant that puts sustainable profits first
All business owners want to maximize profits in a sustainable way. For aggregates producers, the key challenge is to minimize expenses and maximize production to the lowest possible cost per produced aggregate ton. But what are the challenges, and how can we solve them with NW Rapid? Article by Jarno Pohja – Product Manager, Portable Solutions, Metso Outotec.
Hanson trials low carbon asphalt solutions
Hanson has completed what it says is an innovative and collaborative project to upgrade the A414 in Hertfordshire, UK using durable and low carbon asphalt solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the scheme and provide a more resilient road.
Haver & Boecker Niagara names Western US certified sales manager
Haver & Boecker Niagara has appointed Darren Bulow as its certified sales manager for the Western regions of the United States, including Southern Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.
The US labour shortage: an ever-growing problem
It’s a tight labour market that is hurting the construction sector. But there are ways to ensure a company has the best possible recruitment drive, according to the AEM, Association of Equipment Manufacturers*.
Global hauler sales on the rise
The US and UK markets are spearheading an uptick in worldwide sales of articulated haulers, driven by major infrastructure programmes
MPA announces new chief executive
Following Nigel Jackson’s decision to step down as chief executive of the UK Mineral Products Association (MPA) after thirteen years at the helm, the association has appointed Jon Prichard as his successor from 1 October 2022.
HeidelbergCement links financing to climate targets
HeidelbergCement has set up a new syndicated credit line which it says takes into account for the first time sustainability objectives in accordance with the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (SLLP) of the Loan Market Association.
Lintec & Linnhoff sets concrete plans for Indian market
German-headquartered concrete and asphalt plant provider Lintec & Linnhoff has appointed Gainwell Engineering to manufacture its concrete batching plants in India.
Volvo excavators & services boost profitability for Premium Megastructures Inc.
Volvo Construction Equipment excavators' high uptime and low fuel consumption combined with dealer Civic Merchandising's quality service support are said to be helping Premium Megastructures Inc. save both time and money.
Forterra CEO to step down
Stephen Harrison is to step down as CEO of UK construction materials provider Forterra.
UK Concrete welcomes MPs' support for low carbon cement and concrete
A new report from Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee on reducing carbon in construction has been welcomed by UK Concrete, the public and political advocacy vehicle for the UK's concrete industry.
New technique makes it easier to classify rocks during quarrying
Researchers have found it is possible to classify rocks according to the size of the particles they contain during quarrying, using a portable Raman spectrometer.
Terex Finlay rebrands
Crushing, screening and conveying equipment manufacturer Terex Finlay is rebranding globally as ‘Finlay’ including a new logo, slogan and a new house style for its marketing collateral.