UK cement news
Lafarge Cement appoints new Cookstown cement Plant Manager
John Mulgrew has been appointed as the new Plant Manager of the Cookstown cement plant in Ireland.
Hanson completes improvement works at the B3073 Blackwater West Junction, Dorset
The company has adapted its working practices in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing measures to ensure major improvement works at the B3073 Blackwater West Junction in Dorset were completed on time and budget.
Hanson helps complete Hinkley Point C second reactor base
Work on the 49 000-tonne base for the second reactor was completed on schedule, concluding with a continuous reinforced structural concrete pour last week.
Metso launches on-line configurator for designing crushing and screening plants
The company is introducing a unique drag and drop 3D crushing and screening plant configurator that enables professionals in the mining and aggregate industries to design more productive and efficient plants.
Breedon appoints first Head of Sustainability
The company has appointed Donna Hunt as its first Group Head of Sustainability.
CPA: Construction output in Great Britain to decline by 25% during 2020
The pause to construction work as a result of COVID-19 social distancing measures is the main cause of the fall, with 60% of planned construction output lost in April due to the measures.
AMA Research forecasts 11% decline in bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector due to COVID-19
Market growth for the bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector was at a steady 13% between 2015 – 2019, however AMA Research are predicting an almost complete reverse as the COVID-19 pandemic ensues.
LafargeHolcim tops Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating in construction materials sector
The company had the strongest result of all 101 construction materials companies analysed.
Hanson supplies concrete solution for UK field hospital
The company developed a rapid concrete solution for the installation of essential oxygen tanks at an emergency coronavirus hospital in Wales.
CEMEX Ventures announces launch of 2020 Construction Startup Competition
Five industry leaders have launched the 2020 Construction Startup Competition, seeking entrepreneurs and startups to drive innovation in the construction industry.