Fitch Ratings has announced the publication of a new report that explores key topics affecting the credit profiles of the major players in Brazil’s cement industry. The Brazilian Cement Dashboard looks at expectations of domestic cement demand growth in the short and medium term, as well as the need for infrastructure spending, the continued expansion capex in the region and the uncertainty surrounding CADE’s antitrust ruling against cement companies in Brazil.
Fitch’s expectations of deteriorating conditions in the operating environment for Brazilian cement companies are built into their current ratings.
Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center estimates that the major economies in the Americas will invest more than US$792 billion in power generation projects over the next few years.
Lafarge and Holcim have received final approval from competition authorities in Canada and the US; the companies have now released a final list of the assets up for divestment.
Lafarge Brazil has partnered with Sebrae/RJ to help those working in the building sector in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, to improve their professional skills.