ETH Zurich & Holcim unveil innovative and sustainable floor system
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Holcim have introduced an innovative lightweight floor system with an 80% lower carbon footprint compared to traditional structures with no compromise on performance.
Materials supply problems causing a "roller coaster" for construction, says VDMA
Construction industry order books are booming but delays in the supply chain as well as a lack of raw materials and rising material prices are leading to delivery problems and uncertainties in the industry.
Volvo CE powers a sustainable future with largest range of electric machines
With three new electric compact machines – the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric – introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its commitment to build the world we want to live in by offering the manufacturing industry’s largest range of electric machines
SBTi validates CEMEX 2030 climate targets
The UN-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated CEMEX's 2030 global carbon emissions targets.
Poundfield opens new precast concrete plant
Poundfield is expanding its geographic reach in the UK with the opening of a new precast concrete manufacturing facility.
Holcim Croatia plant to produce low-carbon cement
The Holcim Croatia cement factory in Koromačno has received financial support of HRK3.3m (€0.44m) for the production of low-carbon cement.
Martin Marietta acquires Lehigh West Region
Martin Marietta has completed the acquisition of Lehigh Hanson's West Region business as part of a $2.3 billion deal.
IQ strengthens team with two new appointments
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is bolstering its team with the new strategic appointments of Anthony Elgey and Isaac Azim.
CDE plant recovers sand and aggregates from Israel landfill site
Israeli waste management and construction firm M.Eylon Aviv Nechasim has invested in a new recycling plant from Northern Ireland-based wet processing equipment manufacturer CDE.
Precast concrete market to grow 5.7% by 2026
The global precast concrete market is forecast to reach US$168.17bn by 2026, according to new research by Reports and Data.
Ritchie to acquire SmartEquip
Ritchie Bros is to acquire multi-manufacturer platform SmartEquip as part of a $175 million deal.
CEMEX expands Spanish footprint
CEMEX has signed an agreement to expand its presence in the Spanish regions of Madrid and the Balearic Islands.
ProStack appoints dealer for Russia
Severmek has been appointed as the latest distributor for ProStack equipment.
Cemex to provide updates at Cemex day
Cemex is to provide an update on regional businesses and Climate Action strategy at Cemex Day on 7 October.
GRS teams up with Tungsten West to use mine waste as sustainable aggregate
GRS has secured an exclusive deal to bring to market millions of tonnes of granite arising from British tungsten mining as sustainable construction aggregate.
CRH continues share buyback programme
Irish global building materials giant CRH has completed the latest phase of its share buyback programme, returning a further US$0.3 billion of cash to shareholders.
Cemex introduces 'Buildings Made Better'
Cemex is bringing together a complete range of renovation and refurbishment products and services titled 'Buildings Made Better', offering customers easy access to low carbon, energy-efficient solutions.
LafargeHolcim acquires Utelite
LafargeHolcim in the US has acquired Utelite Corporation in Coalville, Utah, in a bid to strengthen its aggregate position in the Mountain Region.
OHR: Chinese excavator market passes its peak
Having reached a record high of almost 200,000 units sold last year, demand for hydraulic excavators in China has started to decline, according to a new equipment analysis report from Off-Highway Research (OHR).
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