The Americas

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.

States are delaying spending on transportation projects due to uncertainty over the future of the Highway Trust Fund.

Award-winning architect Gregg Lewis has been appointed as Senior Director – Building Innovations at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.

The US Energy Department has announced US$20 million in funding for the development of high speed motors and drives to increase efficiency in industry.

W.S. Tyler is expanding and will now offer the full line of technology provided by its parent company, Haver & Boecker.

“These two projects are testimony to our technical expertise and our commitment to building a better future for our customers and in the communities in which we operate," said Karl H. Watson Jr., President of Cemex in the USA.

Charles Luck will push forward the Association’s ‘Rocks Build America’ strategic plan.

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) supports an amendment to the proposed rule on Waters of the United States (WOTUS).

An expanded version of the Level 1 award in health and safety in construction has been launched.

The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released residential construction statistics for February 2015.

Adriano Greco joins FCT International as Sales Director.

The award recognises Mike’s dedication to the construction aggregates industry, his family and his community.

New report dispels myth that companies purchase carbon offsets to “buy their way out” of taking responsibility for their contributions to climate change.

The Portland Cement Association has called on the US Environmental Protection Agency to support resilient infrastructure construction.

In addition to job losses in the cement industry, there is a potential for 45 000 construction jobs to be lost each year if the stricter ozone standards are brought in.