Concrete news
Northern Irish building materials demand strong
Demand for heavy building materials in Northern Ireland is at its strongest levels since the turn of the decade.
Sand supply to struggle to keep up with demand
Increasing demand and higher regulatory scrutiny will put pressure on the global sand mining industry.
Hanson UK increases use of alternative materials
Hanson UK saw an increase in its use of alternative raw materials and alternative cementitious materials in its cement and ready-mixed concrete businesses in 2016.
Cemex helps renovate streets in Mexico City
Cemex will supply over 27 000 m3 of special concrete for renovations in Mexico City.
MPA reports lower demand for mineral products
The Mineral Product Association has reported a lowered construction market demand for mineral products in 2Q17.
Working with waste: part 3
World Cement profiles the semi-finalists in the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE offering solutions for greener concrete.
Working with waste: part 2
World Cement profiles the semi-finalists in the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE offering solutions for greener concrete.
Working with waste: part 1
World Cement profiles the semi-finalists in the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE offering solutions for greener concrete.
Cemex participates in S7 Expressway construction
Cemex is participating in the construction of the major S7 Expressway in Poland.
MoU looks to develop enhanced cements, concrete
A memorandum of understanding between HeidelbergCement and Talga Resources will look to develop business opportunities related to graphene and graphite enhanced building materials.