Closing In On Canada's Climate Commitments
Sarah Petrevan, Cement Association of Canada, explains how Canada’s cement and concrete industry aims to reach net zero by 2050.
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Holcim US reduces power grid demand and fossil fuel reliance with solar arrays
After a scorching summer that taxed power grids nationwide, Holcim US announced the installation of new solar arrays at its Fort Totten ready mix concrete plant in Washington, D.C.
Cemex first company in its industry to offer environmental impact disclosure globally to support sustainable construction
Cemex is the first company in its industry to provide environmental impact information, including CO2 emissions, for its core products in all of the main markets in which it participates around the world.
Cemex works with the United Nations to spearhead progress on Sustainable Development Goals
Cemex reaffirms its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a series of collaborative efforts that seek to accelerate progress and inspire others in the private sector.
Circular Cities Barometer showcases how cities are accelerating the shift to circular living
Holcim and Bloomberg Media launch the second edition of the Circular Cities Barometer showcasing the world’s top cities leading the transition from a linear to a circular economy.
Sublime Systems receives ASTM performance designation for ultra-low carbon cement
Sublime Systems, developers of the only fossil-fuel-free, scalable, drop-in replacement for traditional cement in concrete, announced that its product has obtained ASTM C1157 designation.
Capturing Carbon In Canada
Stephanie Voysey, Lafarge Canada, discusses a carbon capture unit installed at its Richmond plant as well as the growing focus on the utilisation and sequestration elements of CCUS.
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Photographers at the ready as 'Concrete in Life' competition kicks off around the world
The competition is open to all – professionals, amateurs or anyone with a smart phone, with a top prize of US$10 000 for the overall winning photo.
Holcim US expands presence; unites legacy brands in Boston
Building materials provider Aggregate Industries will now be part of a larger Holcim US presence.
CEMEX announces its 2023 Building Award finalists
The contest, which since 1991 has recognised the best construction projects in Mexico and the world, received 278 national entries for this edition and a wide variety of projects from 14 different countries.
Dragon Products Company announces idling of the production operations at Thomaston Plant
The facility, which has been operational for almost a century and has been under GCHI’s ownership since 2006, will undergo a gradual process of idling the production operations beginning December 2023.
Cementos Argos to combine its operations in the United States with Summit Materials
The two companies have entered into a definitive agreement with Summit Materials, under which they will combine their operations in the United States to create a leading platform in the building materials industry.
Update On The United States
Ed Sullivan, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Portland Cement Association, provides a forecast of near-term US economic growth, construction activity, and the implications for cement consumption during 2023 – 2024.
Terra CO2 receives further validation of OPUS SCM performance
Material testing conducted by Alpha Testing confirms that Terra's product performs on par with traditional SCMs in terms of durability, strength, and functionality.
Martin Engineering highlights safe conveyor equipment design
The operational basics of belt conveyor systems regarding the hardware installed and the performance required from the components are too often a mystery to many employees.