UK cement news
Aggregate Industries recognised for outstanding commitment to armed forces
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) accolade acknowledges that Aggregate Industries demonstrates its forces-friendly credentials as part of its recruitment process, and that it ensures its wider workforce is aware of the positive policies for defence personnel.
Tarmac donation helps revive memorial to Princess Diana
The company’s Mountsorrel Quarry has helped a local Women’s Institute (WI) restore a living memory to Princess Diana, with a donation to help maintain a memorial garden in Quorn, Leicestershire.
CEMEX pledges implementation of mp connect driver card by end of 2021
The company has confirmed that use of the mp connect card, the one card solution to support management of contractors and hauliers, will be compulsory across its business by the end of 2021.
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.
Tarmac research reveals industry confidence in meeting UK net zero targets
Construction and infrastructure professionals are confident that the UK can deliver the Prime Minister’s 68% carbon reduction target by 2030 but want further clarity from the government ahead of COP26 – according to new industry research released yesterday.
Hanson launches new OnSite app
The company has developed a new app to allow contractors working on site to manage and track their concrete deliveries.
Tarmac congratulates winners of Solutions for the Planet Big Ideas competition
The company has congratulated the young winners of the Solutions for the Planet (S4TP) Big Ideas Competition 2021 following its virtual national final, which saw students from schools across the country present innovative new sustainability initiatives to an online judging panel.
Aggregate Industries expands site testing with new lab
The contracting division of leading building materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has opened a pioneering new laboratory for materials testing.
RTPI/MPA Mineral Planning Conference focuses on a ‘green recovery’
Focusing on the theme of ‘Planning for a Green Recovery’, the conference addressed the role of mineral planning in responding to the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
CEMEX launches its next generation admixtures range
The Vertua admixtures collection features advanced new technology, and forms an integral element of CEMEX’s broader Future in Action strategy.