Construction news
Lafarge Poland’s Malogoszcz Cement Plant enters new stage of modernisation
On 16 September 2021, in the presence of representatives of the local government and public institutions, the foundation stone was ceremonially laid, which symbolically began the construction of a modern rotary kiln for burning clinker.
Lafarge Canada and Holcim in the US support low carbon cement solution across North America
In response to ever-increasing pressure on the cement and concrete industry for products with a lower carbon footprint, Lafarge in Canada and Holcim in the United States have partnered to launch a North America-wide campaign to raise awareness that environmentally-friendly cement products are a reality.
Hanson achieves GGBS milestone at Hinkley Point C
Regen GGBS (ground granulated blastfurnace slag) – a replacement product for some of the normal Portland cement (PC) content in concrete – can significantly reduce the environmental impact of a project as it cuts the CO2 emissions associated with concrete while helping to conserve natural resources for future generations.
Hoffmann Green announces 2021 half-year results
The company has experienced a buoyant increase in the volume of cement sold in H1 2021 at 1875 tons, which is more than the volume sold over the entire year of 2020.
Vicat and Hynamics develop solution for capturing CO2 and producing carbon-free methanol
The Hynovi project aims to capture 40% of the carbon emitted by Vicat’s Montalieu-Vercieu cement plant in eastern France. Carbon produced by the plant will be recovered and combined with Hynamics’ low-carbon hydrogen to produce carbon-free methanol.
Boral sets emissions reduction targets and commits to net zero
The company has set ambitious emissions reduction targets and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Business Ambition for 1.5°C and UNFCCC Race to Zero.
Building India’s green construction sector
Neeraj Akhoury, CEO India Holcim Group and MD & CEO, Ambuja Cements Ltd, shares his perspective on the creation of a more green and sustainable construction sector in India.
Lafarge Africa Plc presents its 2020 Sustainability Report
The report is an annual account of how the company is building progress for people and the planet in its Nigeria operations while also delivering profit to its shareholders.
Automatic Efficiency
Laurent Delade, IBITEK, explains how an end-to-end automated truck and dispatch flow management solution has helped optimise and increase the efficiency of the Aliénor Ciments grinding plant.
CEMEX participates in the construction of the largest aquarium in Latin America
The world-renowned architectural firm, Tatiana Bilbao Estudio, designed the project to integrate marine and terrestrial nature with architecture and the human world.