The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched Open Challenge, a global programme to bring together tech start-ups and the cement and concrete industry to help accelerate the development of innovative new low-carbon technologies.
The first residential house in Germany to be built with a 3D concrete printer has won the German Innovation Award from the German Design Council.
Alongside Cougnaud Group, the company will work on the construction of the extension to the IFACOM training centre, a vocational school specialising in work-study business courses.
The company has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative for its carbon emission reduction targets.
The company has suggested that the recovery in construction must not be taken for granted as ONS data shows that construction output has flatlined since September, whilst new contract awards have been weak for most of the past year.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May), the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is reminding members of the mental health and wellbeing support services that are available.
The companies have announced that they will work together on accelerating the progress of CEMEX’s 2050 ambition to deliver net-zero CO2 concrete globally.
The company has launched the fifth edition of the Quarry Life Award, its nature-based competition involving more than 20 countries worldwide.
The World Cement Association has announced the launch of its Climate Partnership programme, under which it will collaborate with organisations such as NGOs, thinktanks and sustainability-focussed events providers, as part of its continuing Climate and Environment commitment.
The company has helped give Grays Town Park in Grays, Thurrock, a new lease of life with a grant from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund.
The company has appointed Maarten van Roon as Chief Commercial Officer.
Green cement company, Ecocem, has announced the completion of a €22.5 million equity investment by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E). BEV will also nominate a director to the company’s Board of Directors.
The company recently held its 132nd Annual General Meeting – for the second time in a row in virtual form. The Annual General Meeting approved all items on the agenda with a large majority and welcomed the return to the progressive dividend policy.
The company has shared its optimistic outlook for 2021, and expects continued strong demand in private residential construction and infrastructure in all regions.
The company’s HERACLES Group has signed an agreement with HALYPS Domia Ylika SA of HeidelbergCement to acquire the aggregates business and two ready-mix concrete plants in Athens, Greece.