Europe & CIS - 30 October 2014

The British Occupational Hygiene Society has welcomed measures by the HSE to inspect poor conditions likely to lead to ill health on construction sites.

Arco has created an infographic that highlights the health risks posed by construction dust.

Rather than combining their operations in Spain as originally announced, Cemex will acquire Holcim’s Gador cement plant and Yeles grinding facility and Holcim will retain its remaining assets in the country.

The Cemex UK team at Dove Holes quarry is creating a flower-rich meadow to help save the sparrow-like bird.

The targets include a 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27%.