PCA report calls for government to look at paving together with fuel standards
A new report from the Portland Cement Association calls for policymakers to take road surfaces into account when developing fuel standards for heavy-duty trucks.
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Four Holcim US plants receive EPA’s ENERGY STAR®
Holcim (US) Inc’s Midlothian, Devil's Slide, Holly Hill and Ste. Genevieve plants have achieved ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance.
Cementos Argos to construct new 2.3 million tpa production line
Cementos Argos is investing US$450 million in a new production line at the Sogamoso, Boyacá plant in Colombia.
HeidelbergCement’s subsidiary has filed a registration statement for a potential IPO
HeidelbergCement has announced the filing of a registration statement for a potential IPO of its subsidiary Hanson Building Products Limited, which operates a portfolio of concrete and clay assets and sales channels in North America and the UK.
Argos one of three cement companies included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Argos has been ratified in the World and in the Emerging Market indexes, illustrating its commitment to sustainability.
New standard for testing new range of materials for concrete production
ASTM International has proposed a new standard to test the potential performance of the new, wider ranger of materials being used in concrete production.
Argos group raises funds for expansion and debt restructuring
The Argos Group, which owns Cementos Argos, raised 1 trillion pesos in a bond sale this week. The group is reportedly interested in expanding its cement business in Brazil and Mexico.
Vermont Cross Street Bridge relies on Lafarge Type III cement
Vermont's Cross Street Bridge relies on enhanced productivity and accelerated production provided by high-early-strength Lafarge Type III cement.
St Marys plant recognised for land stewardship activities
St Marys’ Charlevoix plant, Michigan, was recognised at the 2014 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Awards for its efforts to protect and enhance the surrounding land.
PCA applauds House action on Waters of the United States regulation
New legislation would protect states’ primary authority in protecting US waterways.
PCA maintains growth expectations in autumn forecast
Year-on-year growth of 7.9% is predicted for the US cement industry in 2014, with further growth anticipated in 2015 and 2016.
CalPortland receives Energy Efficiency award
CalPortland’s Rillito plant, Arizona, received the Energy Efficiency award at the 2014 Cement Industry Energy and Environment Awards.
Cemex recognised at Energy & Environment Awards
Four Cemex plants in the US have received recognition for their efforts towards energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Nicaragua Grand Canal to start construction in December
According to reports, work is set to begin on the Interoceanic Canal of Nicaragua this December and be completed in 2019, though no international tenders have yet been called.
Factsheet: resilient construction
An infographic on resilient construction, including facts on concrete, building codes and natural hazard mitigation.