The Americas

The 116 ft dome in Fremont, Nebraska expands availability of innovative low-carbon cement, boosting the local economy.

Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Tensolite, a leading manufacturer of precast and pre-stressed concrete construction systems.

In Gig Harbor, Washington, a collaboration between Heidelberg Materials North America, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, and their partners has showcased an innovative approach to construction.

Every state department of transportation and the District of Columbia now permit the use of Portland-limestone cement.

The award is given to organisations making significant contributions in support of the clean energy transition.

The annual global competition, run by the GCCA, has selected a striking image of a boy flying a kite playing on the steps of the Teopanzolco Cultural Centre in Mexico as the Concrete in Life Photo of the Year.

This is CalPortland’s twentieth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award, a feat not matched by any other industrial company.

The US Department of Energy has announced potentially more than US$1.2 billion in funding for four Portland Cement Association (PCA) member companies to launch revolutionary decarbonisation projects.

The funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) will accelerate construction of Sublime’s first commercial manufacturing plant in Holyoke, Mass.

This represents a 123% increase compared to the previous year.

Cemex presents operational and sustainability highlights in its 2023 Integrated Report.

Dr S B Hegde provides a comprehensive overview of some of the paths the cement industry has available to meet net-zero goals.

Cemex expects to accelerate growth in the US, lead profitable decarbonisation in Europe, leverage leading position in Mexico, and scale its fast-growing Urbanisation Solutions business.

Dr S B Hegde provides a comprehensive overview of some of the paths the cement industry has available to meet net-zero goals.

The bagging centre and its packing system are the most recent innovations at the new facility, which is the second largest cement plant in North America.