The Americas

The Portland Cement Association has named the winners and finalists for the 2015 Gleason Award.

CRH plc has announced the appointment of Senan Murphy as Group Finance Director with effect from 4 January 2016.

The KOI tower, developed by Internacional de Inversiones (IDEI) and designed by the HOK and V&FO firms, will become the tallest building in the country.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 8 May 2015, the group’s shareholders voted in favour of an authorised share capital increase.

New standard evaluates hydration differences in cement mixtures.

Cemex looks at three women working at Cemex US and the career opportunities available to women in the cement industry.

Senior Economist at Markit, Tim Moore, commented: “UK construction companies remained on a reasonably strong growth footing in August.”

Superior Industries, Inc. acquires Parcan Group, a Brazilian-based manufacturer of conveyor idlers and pulleys.

NSSGA offers a variety of company and individual recognitions to highlight the industry’s best practices and innovative companies.

Alex Car will succeed Francesco Carantani as President and CEO.

13 US states have been granted a preliminary injunction on the EPA’s Waters of the United States regulation, which became effective on 28 August.

The latest report provides data in the United States from January 2014 through June 2015.

The TTI Urban Mobility report shows the cost of congestion was US$160 billion in 2014. Congestion is worsening due to ageing infrastructure.

The US$35 000 grant went to Dr Konstantin Sobolev, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Cemex Latam Holdings, S.A. has completed the construction of the first phase of a new cement grinding plant.