UK cement news

Hanson’s 2020 sustainability report, which covers the 2019 calendar year, highlights the progress the company has made towards its 2020 targets and how it is building on these with its 2030 commitments.

The company has launched a unique app specifically designed to enable users to quickly and easily access technical guidance and calculation tools.

In response to the restrictions that the coronavirus has placed on face-to-face learning, Martin Engineering has created a series of interactive online modules covering topics such as best practices for safety, fugitive material control and conveyor belt tracking.

The President of the World Cement Association (WCA), Song Zhiping, addressed an international audience of senior cement industry leaders with his keynote speech at the WCA 4th General Assembly Meeting, held virtually on 10 December.

The company has received approval from Natural England to expand King’s Wood and Rushmere National Nature Reserve in Bedfordshire, an area of land dedicated to the conservation, study and enjoyment of England’s wildlife.

UK construction output continued its recovery in October, but GlobalData holds its estimate that output for the year as a whole will contract at its fastest ever rate of 15.1%.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association and United Nations departments discuss the role of the cement and concrete industry and importance of carbon neutral concrete in meeting global targets.

The company has launched its cement-related database and intelligence platform, providing cement professionals with access to data, insights, and intelligence on the cement markets around the world.

The company has appointed Paul Collins to the Board of Directors.

The building materials solutions supplier has transported 2 million t of aggregates across the UK by rail this year, saving over 100 000 road movements and 12 500 t of carbon compared to using trucks.