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GlobalData: Northeast Asia to account for 40% of global construction output in 2021
The construction industry output in Northeast Asia is forecast to record a growth of 6.8% in 2021, rising from US$4.47 trillion in 2020 to US$4.77 trillion in 2021 and accounting for 40% of the projected US$11.93 trillion of the global output this year.
GlobalData: Construction activity in Western Europe set to pick up sharply and grow by 5.7% in 2021
Following a difficult start to the year for Western Europe’s construction industry, which contracted by 6.4% in 2020, economic activity has picked up significantly since the spring and is forecasted to rise sharply and grow by 5.7% in 2021, according to GlobalData.
Holcim Philippines awards Sinoma Construction with plant upgrade contract
The company held a ceremonial signing ceremony on 07 July 2021 to award a contract to Sinoma CBMIPH Construction Corp. for installing a drying facility in La Union.
GlobalData: Latin American construction industry to grow by 9.7% in 2021 and 5.6% in 2022
Latin America’s construction industry is now forecast to grow by 9.7% in 2021 and 5.6% in 2022 (7.7% and 5.1% previously) due to higher-than-expected construction activity in the first quarter of 202, according to GlobalData.
Lehigh Hanson achieves CSC-certification for ready mixed concrete plants in Washington and Arizona
The company is the first RMC producer in the US to achieve CSC certification at the Silver level.
Tarmac donates cement to Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary
Tarmac has supported the charity for many years, donating materials to help maintain and extend the sanctuaries enclosures.
Svante receives CDN$25 million from government of Canada for carbon capture
The company has announced that the Government of Canada has made a CDN$25 million investment to support the industrialisation and commercialisation of its novel low-cost carbon capture technology within the North American market.
GCCA and World Economic Forum launch ‘Concrete Action for Climate’
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and World Economic Forum have launched ‘Concrete Action for Climate’ (CAC), a collaborative platform that will help drive the industry’s journey to carbon neutral concrete by 2050.
CEMEX Philippines laboratories receive ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
The accreditation highlights the company’s quality management systems and ability to produce precise and accurate tests, calibration data and results.
Holcim Philippines strengthens commitment to sustainability
The company has called on customers to support the use and promotion of innovative and environmentally friendly construction materials as the company accelerates sustainability initiatives to positively contribute towards the country’s development.