Concrete news
New earthquake-resistant concrete to be used in school retrofit
A new seismic-resistant concrete is to be used to retrofit schools in British Colombia, Canada, and Uttarakhand, India.
U.S. Concrete completes Polaris acquisition
U.S. Concrete has completed its acquisition of Polaris Materials Corp., continuing its upward integration into the aggregates sector.
New concrete admixture reduces heat of hydration
New Technology Solutions has developed Cool Cure: a concrete admixture that reduces heat of hydration, increases compressive strength, and improves the safety of concrete workers.
UK demand for construction mineral products down in 3Q17
UK demand for construction mineral products was lower in 3Q17 for all materials except mortar.
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.