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  1. Sublime systems attains ASTM certification for green cement

    ASTM's C1157 certification underscores the performance of Sublime's cement, positioning it as a sustainable choice for concrete that complies with global building standards. Sublime Systems is actively conducting further tests, with its commercial plant...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Environment
  2. Transforming construction: reducing carbon emissions

    lead by example by increasing the use of these materials in public buildings. In Portugal and around the world, reinforced concrete remains the most widely used construction material, representing 80 percent of the Portuguese housing stock. Sustainable...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  3. Concrete sustainability shaping the future of construction

    strides in this regard. National Flooring Equipment is committed to developing sustainable solutions within the concrete sector. They are actively engaged in creating products that not only enhance efficiency but also minimize the environmental impact...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction
  4. Increased construction material costs attributed to federal projects

    The construction sector, in Mexico, continues to witness price surges in materials like blocks, concrete, wood, dust, gravel, steel, and cement. (CW Group) [PAID={"id":"15,16,17","title":"The content you tried to access is only available to paid...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  5. Building materials prices in the NCR slowed in July

    a 7.1 percent reading a year earlier. The PSA attributed the lower July reading to easing price growth in heavily-weighted concrete products and cement (8.4 percent from 8.9 percent in June). These items account for 28 percent of the bulk construction...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Materials News
  6. Rising labor costs are driving up construction expenses in Portugal

    instance, saw a year-on-year price increase of over 20 percent. Similarly, wood and wood products, as well as ready-mixed concrete, witnessed price hikes of more than 15 percent. On the contrary, the price of steel for concrete, heavy and light...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  7. Residential construction increased in June in Portugal

    of over 20 percent in cement prices, along with increases exceeding 15 percent for wood products and ready-mixed concrete. Conversely, the price of steel for concrete, heavy and light profiles, and mild and galvanized steel sheet witnessed declines of...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  8. Preserving Cambodia's wooden houses

    content you tried to access is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}] New materials like concrete and steel can't fully replicate their uniqueness. However, preserving these houses requires more than physical upkeep—it entails passing on...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Materials News
  9. Ancient stone is making a comeback

    This stone has the potential to replace steel and concrete, backed by its environmental benefits and architectural appeal. (CW Group) The stone's strength is compared to steel and concrete with lower environmental impact. Despite industry inertia, the...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Aggregates
  10. Demand for materials declines in Britain

    industry. (CW Group) Sales volumes of essential 'heavy-side' materials, including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and mortar, declined during the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in construction activity, particularly in new housing...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  11. The secret behind ancient Roman concrete has been revealed

    The Pantheon, an almost 2,000-year-old structure, still holds the record for the world's largest dome of unreinforced concrete. (CW Group) Recent research led by the MIT has shed new light on the properties of Roman concrete. While it was previously...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Concrete & Brick
  12. Price of building materials declined in Portugal

    and 118.82 points in May 2022. INE attributes the positive impact on prices to materials such as cement and ready-mixed concrete, with year-on-year growth exceeding 20 percent and 15 percent, respectively, along with wood and wood products showing...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  13. Heidelberg Materials acquires the SEFA Group

    and boasts over 20 locations with more than 500 employees. Currently, the group supplies high-quality fly ash to over 800 concrete plants across 13 states. Heidelberg Materials emphasized that reusing fly ash from energy generation in alternative...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  14. BMC's growth

    Raineri Building Materials, Eureka Materials, and Blue Grass Ready Mix, expanding its holdings in aggregates, ready mix concrete, and concrete products. The acquisitions bring BMC's manufacturing facilities to over 70 in Missouri, Illinois, and...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Construction News
  15. Heidelberg Materials to reduce carbon footprint in cement production

    cement plant. Cement production is known for its high energy consumption and emissions. Heidelberg Materials aims to make concrete a carbon-neutral building material in the future, but sustainable decarbonization requires supportive governmental...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Environment
  16. Holcim US expands sustainable presence in Boston

    expanded Holcim US presence in and around Boston. This expansion encompasses various regional Holcim operations, including concrete, aggregates, asphalt & paving, and aggregate recycling in locations such as Saugus, Swampscott, Watertown, Everett,...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Environment
  17. Hoffmann Green expands cement sales to Eastern France

    clinker-free cement, has announced a strategic commercial partnership with Marne Béton, a manufacturer of ready-mix concrete with five plants in Eastern France. This four-year agreement signifies Hoffmann Green's expansion into untapped territories....

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
  18. Cement production struggles to reach pre-pandemic levels

    which recorded sales of 1.76 million tons. Marcelo Alfaro, the General Manager of the Bolivian Institute of Cement and Concrete (IBCH), acknowledges the 4.1 percent percent increase in sales from the previous year. However, he notes that the peak demand...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Volume & Pricing
  19. Summit Materials and Argos USA announce merger deal

    in the construction and materials sector. The combined enterprise will operate with 15 cement plants, 1,500 ready-mix concrete plants, and over 400 aggregate facilities, enhancing its ability to serve customers across the United States. With a pro forma...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
  20. New chairman appointed by MPA

    in the building materials industry, Lex Russell's journey began in 1984 with Alexander Russell, a Scottish quarrying and concrete product business. Over the years, he held various operational and technical roles, including positions at RMC and CEMEX. In...

    • Type: Article
    • Category: People

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