CEMEX USA assists in the construction of the longest highway loop in the US
The company has announced that it is participating in the latest phase of construction of the Grand Parkway, the planned 180-mile circumferential highway in Houston, Texas.
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Argos donates 1000 t of cement for Atlántico road improvements
The cement will be delivered to the Secretariat of Infrastructure, leading the improvement of the road corridor to access Las Tablas and Pita townships, located in the municipality of Repelón.
ST Equipment & Technology to collaborate on fly ash beneficiation project with Phoenix Cement Company
ST Equipment & Technology LLC (STET) has announced the collaboration of a fly ash beneficiation project with the Phoenix Cement Company. The project will be the 26th commercial-scale fly ash separator installed worldwide by STET.
LafargeHolcim successfully closes Firestone Building Products acquisition
The company is welcoming the whole Firestone Building Products team of 1900 employees.
Lafarge Canada makes critical roadworks improvements
The company’s Northern Alberta construction team is kicking off 2021 with road redesign and upgrades west of Edmonton, AB.
California cement industry releases plan to reach carbon neutrality
The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) has announced its plan for the industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045, outlining key opportunities and actions to achieve this goal.
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua announces corporate name change to GCC
The company has announced that change better reflects its 2025 vision, unifying the brand in multiple countries.
CEMEX celebrates female leadership through Mujer Construrama
The company recently recognised female leadership through Mujer Construrama (Construrama Woman), an event organised by CEMEX Mexico.
Lehigh Hanson’s Senior Director of Marketing wins NRMCA Promoter of the Year – Buildings Award.
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association held its 2021 Annual Convention earlier this month. Lori Tiefenthaler, Lehigh Hanson’s Senior Director of Marketing, was awarded NRMCA Promoter of the Year – Buildings Award.
PCA welcomes MSHA’s expanded guidance on COVID-19 safety
MSHA’s new expanded guidance will provide cement facilities and miners with a valuable and flexible resource in adapting to the changing COVID-19 threat.
Portland Cement Association commends EPA ENERGY STAR certified cement manufacturing plants
PCA applauds the 13 cement plants awarded the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance in 2020.
Argos introduces its Green Solutions portfolio
Green Solutions is a portfolio in which construction professionals can find construction resources, products and services that are more sustainable and respectful to the environment.
PCA demonstrates cement industry greenhouse gas reductions with new EPDs
The association recently released industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Lafarge Canada recognised as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
The company has been recognised as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the 7th consecutive year.
HeidelbergCement pioneers new carbon capture technology
HeidelbergCement’s US subsidiary, Lehigh Hanson, and Fortera have announced a collaboration to implement a new type of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology in a pilot installation at Lehigh’s Redding California cement facility.