Guy Thompson, Head of Sustainability, Architecture and Housing at MPA The Concrete Centre, reports on a milestone year for the concrete industry, as they launch their 2020 sustainability performance targets and report on 2012 targets.
The European Commission has been called in to investigate the transactions between Holcim and Cemex over concerns they will reduce competition.
Domestic cement consumption fell by 9.1% y/y in September 2013, with production down 9.2% y/y.