US cement news
CEMEX Foundation awards grants to non-profit organisations across California
The foundation has awarded grants to more than 20 different non-profit organisations across California to support struggling communities.
CEMEX USA dedicates concrete monument to healthcare staff
CEMEX USA and Orlando Health have recently unveiled a new blue heart-shaped concrete monument and courtyard in appreciation of frontline healthcare workers at Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.
Argos shares Q2 financial results
The company has reported encouraging results amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Report reveals heavy civil construction less impacted by COVID-19 than commercial construction
The Civil Quarterly’s (TCQ) key business health findings suggest that heavy civil contractors are generally optimistic about business conditions, despite impacts of COVID-19.
LafargeHolcim adopts new Environmental Product Declarations for cement and concrete
The company in the US has announced a new programme to bring greater transparency to its carbon footprint through the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
World Cement's July issue is now online
The July issue of World Cement begins by reviewing a range of industry topics, including: Maintenance, Pyroprocessing, Conveying, & Digitalisation.
CEMEX USA Texas cement terminals recognised for energy conservation efforts
The company has announced that two of its cement terminals in Texas have achieved the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Lehigh Hanson furthers its sustainability commitment
The company has become the first cement producer to apply the recently updated North American PCR for portland, blended, masonry, mortar, and plastic (stucco) cements published by NSF International, National Centre for Sustainability Standards.
CalPortland launches new line of blended cements
The company has launched a new range of blended cements to reduce the embodied carbon of concrete.
Lafarge Canada to use biosolids at Richmond plant
The company has announced a long-term contract with CRD to provide a reliable supply of biosolids to use as fuel in cement manufacturing at the Richmond plant.