The Americas

The World Cement Association (WCA) concluded its 9th General Assembly (GA), held virtually on 21 July.

Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. announce encouraging initial performance results from its graphene oxide cement additive programme utilising graphene produced through the proprietary STREAM graphene production platform.

Construction Startup Competition has officially closed applications for its landmark 10th edition, reaching an unprecedented milestone with 798 startup applications from around the world, the highest number received since the competition was established in 2017.

Through this agreement, both entities will implement a comprehensive collection and co-processing system to reach 2600 tons of empty containers per year.

The programme highlights excellence in construction projects that used lower-carbon cement.

The Innovandi Open Challenge is GCCA’s industry accelerator which partners start-ups with member companies to develop and scale technologies to help the industry reach net zero.

MIT’s Masic Lab and CarbonCure researchers have published first-of-its-kind, direct evidence of a novel hydration pathway in carbon-activated cement, providing new scientific validation of carbon mineralisation in concrete.

New CFO Albert Luu brings 20+ years of experience financing emerging industries through inflection points, including early-stage renewables and hardtech industrials.

SESCO Cement celebrated the opening of its new cement import terminal located on Port Redwing at Port Tampa Bay, officially marking the company’s commitment to the Florida construction industry and the Tampa Bay region.

The new Chair succeeds longtime CarbonCure Technologies champion Bill Holden who is retiring from the Board after 12 years of service and leadership.

Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announce the pricing of US$1.5 billion of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036. The Notes will be guaranteed by Cemex’s subsidiary, Cemex Corp.

American Cement Association (ACA) members from across the country will flood Capitol Hill June 3 and 4 for the Association’s 2026 Cement Fly-in.

Construction Startup Competition 2026 is now open to the world’s most promising startups ready to transform the industry through more sustainable, efficient, resilient, and disruptive solutions.

GCCA annual conference kicks off in Madrid with CEOs, industry leaders, and leading organisations including the UN, OECD, EBRD, and the global insurance industry trade body, the Geneva Association.

Cemex announce it has been awarded Water Stewardship Programme of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards, recognising its initiative to reduce freshwater use in concrete production in Mexico.