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September 10, 2021

New bee habitats thanks to RGB brick donations

Businesses, schools, and community groups from across Devon and Cornwall in south-west England have been nominated by their local community to be given a bee brick from RGB Building Supplies so that they can encourage solitary bees to outdoor areas.

September 8, 2021

Granite publishes annual sustainability report 

Granite has published a report which contains a new sustainability strategy and  governance framework to support the implementation of environmental, social and governance efforts.

Granite 2020 Sustainability Report climate risk assessment waste landfills asphalt production United Nations Global Compact
September 8, 2021

MPA supports phase-out of non-zero emission HGVs

The UK Mineral Products Association (MPA) has set out its support for shifting road haulage to zero emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) alongside the key criteria that need to be met.

HGVs are only 1% of road vehicles but account for 16% of UK transport emissions. Image: ©Andrew Norris/Dreamstime.com
September 8, 2021

BGS offers free climate action lectures

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is holding a series of lectures to highlight the crucial role of geoscience in creating a more sustainable and prosperous planet.

 The BGS lectures will focus in building resilience to the impacts of climate change and driving decarbonisation solutions
September 7, 2021

NRMCA survey shines light on driver shortage

A National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) survey has revealed that driver turnover is once again a primary reason why ready mixed concrete producers have lost business.

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association ready mixed concrete drivers Mixer Driver Recruitment & Retention Survey
September 7, 2021

Hidromek showcases new products at NordBau

Turkish quarrying and construction equipment maker Hidromek will introduce two new excavators and showcase its existing range at this month's NordBau fair in Germany.

Hidromek equipment is used in quarry and mining operations, concrete plants and industrial applications
September 6, 2021

Beumer opens Denver office

Beumer has opened a new office in Denver to manage mining projects, which it says can be easily reached by customers.

Beumer new office Denver Colorado mining projects
September 6, 2021

EvoQuip celebrates five years in crushing

Northern Irish compact crushing and screening brand EvoQuip has celebrated five successful years in business via a virtual hour-long celebration attended by almost 100 distributors around the world.

The Colt 1600 is the largest screen in the EvoQuip range