Concrete news

CEMEX announced today that it has developed a new proprietary technology that monitors concrete during its pouring and hardening to measure its strength in real-time during the construction process. The technology has been named “Spider Tracker” due to its spider-leg-like sensors.

The GCCA, PCA, and FICEM have, at a New York Climate Week event, showcased the cement and concrete sector’s decarbonisation progress that has been made since the launch of the industry Net Zero Roadmap, in October 2021.

GCP explains how combining Portland Limestone Cement with in-transit concrete management enhances performance & sustainability.

Betolar has signed a development cooperation agreement to drive low-carbon construction with Consolis Parma, Finland's leading manufacturer of precast concrete elements.

The fourth annual Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) “Concrete in Life” photography competition has launched, with professional and amateur photographers from around the world set to capture the beauty of concrete and showcase the role of concrete in a sustainable world.

Holcim signed an agreement with Ol-Trans, the leader in ready-mix concrete in the Gdansk-Sopot-Gdynia area, to acquire its five concrete plants.

Hanson has given a ready-mixed concrete mixer and an aggregates tipper truck a colourful makeover to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride marches in the UK and show its support for the LGBT+ community.

Construction output in North America is forecast to grow by 2.4% in 2022 despite rising material prices and interest rate hikes, says GlobalData

Argos has launched an innovative and highly specialised product called Super UHPC, an ultra-high performance concrete that is already being used to rehabilitate two bridges over one of the most important roads in the state of Florida.

Holcim have acquired General Beton Romania S.R.L, a key national player in ready-mix concrete, with 2022 net sales (est.) of €45 million.