Construction news
On course for a circular economy
M&J Recycling explains the importance of alternative fuels produced from waste in the pursuit of a circular economy.
MPA calls on Chancellor to address energy costs, infrastructure delivery and red diesel
UK producers of construction and industrial mineral products have called on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to level the playing field with EU competitors, reduce energy costs and increase certainty to boost investment ahead of his Spring forecast statement (23 March 2022).
Golden Bay Cement leases hydrogen-powered cement trucks
The hydrogen fuel cells combine hydrogen (stored on-board the vehicle) and oxygen (from the atmosphere) to generate electricity that powers the vehicle.
Geminite Cement Industries to implement Infor ERP solution
The company chose Infor CloudSuite to empower its digital path and optimise delivery against a surging demand for cement boards across the UAE.
Bricking Solutions launches Torpedo Ladle Bricking Machine
This bricking machine replaces old-fashioned wood form and wedges and reduces set-up time.
Bamburi Cement signs solar power purchase agreement with MOMNAI Energy
The company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an Independent Power Producer, MOMNAI Energy Limited, to set up two Solar Plants adjacent to the company’s Mombasa Plant and Nairobi Grinding Plant.
Ciments du Maroc to build a new grinding centre in Nador
The new Ciments du Maroc grinding centre located 18 km from the city of Nador in the municipality of Ouled Settout, will be operational from July 2022.
Fitch Ratings raises the credit outlook of Cementos Argos to ‘Positive’
The company has received an upgrade in its credit rating outlook, going from ‘Stable’ to ‘Positive’ according to Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency.
A TEC commissions ReduDust Bypass Dust Treatment System
Ssangyong Cement Ind. Co. Ltd. is to install A TEC’s ReduDust system process in its Donghae, Korea plant.
GlobalData: Olympics to provide boost for Egypt’s construction industry
Following the news that Egypt is planning to bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, Colin Foreman, Deputy Editor at MEED, part of data and analytics company GlobalData, offers his view.