Construction news

Sohar Cement Factory has recently launched the SAP S4/HANA and SAP Success Factors development project. This system is considered to be the new generation of the commercial SAP programme group.

Imran Akram, IA Cement, reviews the impact of COVID-19 on the global cement sector and provides a forecast for recovery in 2021.

The World Cement Association’s Professional Committees announced their goals for the global cement industry in the new year at the WCA’s 4th General Assembly Meeting in December, taking the opportunity to review progress made so far and set priorities for the year ahead.

Following the release of data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing an acceleration in construction output growth in November, Moustafa Ali, Economist at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the outlook for the UK construction industry.

The company has successfully completed the process of dismantling furnaces 3, 4 and 5 of its facilities in Sant Vicenç dels Horts (Barcelona). The operation will allow the reuse of more than 48 000 t of waste.

Holcim Philippines, Inc. has partnered with mixed martial arts organisation ONE Championship and its heavyweight world champion, Brandon ‘The Truth’ Vera, for a campaign to highlight the company’s legacy of excellence in helping partners build important structures in the country.

The company has been acknowledged for ongoing efforts in its operations to implement, maintain, and grow an environment that emphasises both culture and values.

The company has announced the latest addition to its line of Secondary Belt Cleaner products for bulk material handling applications.

Corroded reinforcement is the chief cause of concrete deterioration, which prompts subsequent repairs. The company’s new primer offers protection against rebar corrosion in these repairs.

Accoridng to Fitch Ratings, Peru and Colombia, which experienced severe lockdowns affecting construction, will see double-digit declines in demand in 2020.