In the second part of this abridged article from the November 2014 issue, Aggregate Industries’ Human Resources Director explains how the company is addressing mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety.
HeidelbergCement has announced that it will refrain from participating in the ongoing bidding process for the assets proposed for sale by Lafarge and Holcim, focusing instead on ‘its own high quality growth projects’.
Holcim saw an increase in like-for-like cement volumes and operating profit in 3Q14, despite restructuring and merger costs of CHF91 million.
Catch up with the latest news from the international cement industry, from the LafargeHolcim merger to financial results.
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%.
The company is future-proofing its business by developing the technical managers of the future.
FLIR Systems explains how thermal imaging cameras can be used to monitor the condition and performance of cement kilns on a 24/7 basis.
Pearson VUE will continue to work with the construction industry to provide health, safety and environment tests to construction industry professionals.
BillerudKorsnäs will extend the portion of its business that produces cement packaging with a SEK260 million.
Turnover is up 3.5%, while EBITDA for the first nine months of the year is double that achieved in the same period last year.
Steve Tagg, Human Resources Director at Aggregate Industries, Europe, explains why the company introduced its industry-leading initiative, Healthy You, and why the campaign is essential for its 3600 employees across the UK.