Concrete, the second most-used material after water, sees about 14 billion cubic meters used annually, with 40% for residential construction. If poured into a 10-centimeter thick slab, it could cover England and half of Wales, or the state of New York. However, concrete production releases significant CO₂, with 90% of emissions from Portland cement, which...
Heidelberg Materials UK (HMUK) has expanded its recycling business by acquiring B&A Group, a leading construction soil and aggregate recycling company in southwest England. This acquisition enhances HMUK’s supply of high-quality recycled materials for sustainable building. Based in Bristol, B&A Group employs 70 people and specializes in recycled and primary aggregate supply, site clearance, earthworks,...
Cemex signed an agreement with Gharbia Governorate to operate the first Regenera facility in Egypt. Through this agreement, Cemex will treat more than 800 tons of municipal solid waste received per day to generate alternative fuels and produce compost, ensuring minimal residual waste to landfill. This agreement supports circularity as well as the wellbeing of...
Argos Cement facility in Roberta, AL, will convert to produce 100 % PLC by end of the second quarter 2022.
As part of the conversion to products with lower CO2 content, Wilmington, Statesville, and Durham, NC, terminals will also convert to 100 % PLC by the end of the second quarter 2022
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