Concrete news
Cement companies must increase effort to meet Paris climate goals
CDP states that cement companies urgently need to more than double their emissions reductions or risk missing climate goals.
Cement technology roadmap set to achieve 24% CO2 reductions
A reduction of direct carbon dioxide emissions by 24% could be achieved by 2050 due to a combination of technology and policy solutions.
CEMEX receives Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification
CEMEX is the first to receive Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification in the US.
Forecast rise in US concrete construction
Tax reform and federal infrastructure programmes are set to increase the demand for concrete.
30 companies join forces to implement the circular economy
30 leading companies with a combined revenue of US$1.3 trillion join forces to implement the circular economy.
PCA welcomes Trump’s call for US$1.5 trillion investment
The Portland Cement Association has welcomed President Trump’s call for US$1.5 trillion investment in infrastructure.
Holcim Mexico concrete obtains Environmental Product Declaration
A specialised premixed concrete from Holcim Mexico has become the first in Mexico to obtain the Environmental Product Declaration.
CEMEX concrete used in Mexican concert hall
CEMEX has supplied a specially-formulated concrete for construction of the Foro Boca concert hall in Boca del Rio, Mexico.
LafargeHolcim supplies European XFEL
LafargeHolcim has supplied high-performance concrete for the European XFEL super laser in northern Germany.
NCB International Seminar takes place in New Delhi
NCB International Seminar on Cement, Concrete, and Building Materials was held on 5 – 8 December at the Manakshaw Centre in New Delhi, India.