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A new player has emerged, claiming development of a cementitious material made from post-industrial waste and producing near-zero carbon emissions. Many such products have made the news recently, but will any or all gain precedence over OPC?
The PCA, Salt River Materials Group and Habitat for Humanity have developed a concrete home that will bring considerable benefits to its future owners. Its sustainable design means it has achieved ‘Net-Zero’ energy designation.
Headwaters Incorporated has announced its Q4 and fiscal year results ended 30 September 2009.
A recent report from the USGS reveals varied results for the US gypsum industry in July 2009.
Cemex has lowered expected cashflow figure for 2009 to US$ 2.9 billion, compared to US$ 3.2 billion predicted earlier this year.
The US Department of Energy has released the initial phase of funding for industrial carbon capture and storage projects. The successful projects include trials by Cemex, Air Products and Chemicals, ConocoPhillips, Praxair and Shell.
Several companies in North America have developed ways to create greener, more environmentally friendly concrete.
The impact of the recession is being felt across America this week, as 500 employees of Ash Grove Cement are laid off at nine of its ten plants. The shutdowns are temporary, but no date has been projected for restarting production.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will limit greenhouse gas emissions from major new sources of pollution.
USGS data shows aggregate consumption increased in Q2, but is still a long way behind 2008 figures. The growth could be a standard seasonal increase or a sign of the beginnings of recovery. The cement industry has also shown signs of improvement, but stimulatory efforts have so far had little impact.
Recent allegations of falsified concrete testing results have led New York city to set up its own laboratory and audit unit. Some 80 buildings will be retested to ensure their structural integrity.
The outlook for gypsum demand appears to be showing signs of improvement as the housing market begins its recovery, but poor capacity utilisation continues to raise doubts over the pricing of the mineral.