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It's the halfway point on Sweden's largest fossil-free job site, and 1,808 tons of CO₂ have already been reduced – exceeding expectations.

In a quarry in Louisville, Nebraska, USA, a Wirtgen Surface Miner 280 SM(i) is being used for the layer-by-layer and particularly environmentally friendly extraction of cement production-friendly limestone from previously undeveloped reserves.

Nearly 100 tech start-ups from across the globe have applied for a pioneering international programme, which offers the chance to work with leading cement and concrete manufacturers, on decarbonising the world’s most used man-made materials. The Innovandi Open Challenge is run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), an international body, which is working with leading manufacturers on the industry’s net zero mission.

Cemex has utilised the dredging expertise of its UK Marine team to support the Port of Tilbury with essential dredging to the working berths along the River Thames.

Cummins will unveil its next-generation X15 engine for the off-highway market at Intermat 2024 in Paris. The engine will be displayed at Booth 5a D063 during the global industry showpiece event staged from 24th to 27th April 2024.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continued its strong sustainability-minded development despite a challenging global Q1 sales marketplace.

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has appointed Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), as the company’s authorised dealer for the whole of Scotland.

Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak will attend ScotPlant, Scotland’s biggest construction equipment trade event, alongside its trusted dealer partner Molson Group.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.2 months in March from 8.1 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to April 3. The reading is down 0.5 months from March 2023.

Terex MPS, a major global provider of modular crushing, screening, and conveying solutions, has successfully installed its first large modular UK plant.

Terex Corporation has appointed R. Mark Cox as Senior Vice President Corporate Development, effective immediately. He will report to Simon Meester, Terex President and CEO, and will serve on the company's Executive Leadership Team. He succeeds Randy S. Williamson, who is retiring.

CASE Construction Equipment (CASE) has upgraded its mid-sized wheeled loader range, launching an eighth model. The all-new 651G Evolution fills a gap between the 621G and the 721G.

This week, Mapei is welcoming customers, colleagues and industry press worldwide to the grand opening of its new admixtures plant in Speke, near Liverpool.

Sjørring, a Danish manufacturer of attachments for heavy machinery, is partnering with Nordic steel producer SSAB to contribute to a more sustainable future. The partnership revolves around SSAB Fossil-free steel, which is targeted to be released on a commercial scale in 2026. With this partnership, Sjørring stands out as one of the pioneers set to produce buckets made of emission-free steel.

Aggregate Industries has appointed a new Sustainability Director as part of the company’s ongoing mission to decarbonise the construction industry.

SRL Traffic Systems, Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions to the traffic management and construction industries, is expanding into the aggregates sector, making its Hillhead debut with the presentation of a portfolio of products designed to improve safety in quarries.

Smarter. Safer. More Sustainable. This is the theme of the Wirtgen Group’s appearance at Hillhead 2024.

American construction input prices increased 0.4% in March compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month.

As part of a long-term plan to support increased demand for cementitious products across the UK construction market, Aggregate Industries has announced a significant investment in a new 'Super Shed' at the Port of Liverpool.