The Americas

The production of cement is thought to produce 5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and plants.

HC Trading and Interbulk Trading have merged their operations following the acquisition of Italcementi by HeidelbergCement Group.

This week ASTM International has launched its International Ambassadors programme.

The NSSGA is working to inform the transition team about viable candidates for key administration positions.

In September 2016, Buzzi Unicem signed an acceptance certificate for the new raw grinding mill installed by Fives in its Maryneal plant.

The deal to acquire the business and assets of Active Power Inc, the flywheel energy storage specialist, has been completed.

Cemex has announced the completion of the sale of certain assets to GCC.

Newly released data from the MSHA indicates that mining deaths fell to new lows in FY2016.

The new Congress has appointed a chairman for Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

LafargeHolcim has hit its stride.

Cement in August 2016.

The US Federal Trade Commission has approved an application from HeidelbergCement and Italcementi to divest the Essroc cement plant in West Virginia.

A new infrastructure bill may be a priority for Congress next year.

Maptek has made two new senior appointments.

Cemex celebrates 25th anniversary of recognising the best international architecture and construction.