UK construction industry pessimistic on outlook
UK construction companies are at their most pessimistic since December 2012, according to a recent survey, highlighting the challenging conditions now facing the industry.
UK construction companies are at their most pessimistic since December 2012, according to a recent survey, highlighting the challenging conditions now facing the industry.
UK demand for construction mineral products was lower in 3Q17 for all materials except mortar.
BillerudKorsnäs has appointed Petra Einarsson as its new President and CEO.
LafargeHolcim reported a solid rise in like-for-like cement sales in 3Q17, while earnings benefitted from growth in the Americas and Europe.
RHI Magnesita has announced its admission to the London Stock Exchange.
Hanson has appointed a new General Manager of its packed products business.
Vecoplan is on course to success, with contracts worth millions received at the end of the financial year.
Geocycle has launched its operations in the UK.
Aggregate Industries has been named a 2017 Aecus Automation Award Winner.
SigmaRoc has announced its acquisition of Topcrete Ltd., and its subsidiary, Allen Concrete Ltd.
Following recent contracts, Sempertrans has a new management team.
N+P has increased its investment in Subcoal International B.V. and Subcoal Production FRM B.V., acquiring all of the remaining shares to take full control of the Subcoal concept.
Cemex has supplied specialised concrete for the renovation of two major federal highways in Germany.
Buzzi Unicem has renewed its environmental certification in Italy.
China will drag down average cement consumption growth over the next five years, as the country continues to battle overcapacity, counterbalancing a rosier outlook elsewhere.