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25/11/2020 19:14 | Quarrying

Spending Review: ‘Delivery on promises and plans is vital,' says MPA

Mineral Products Association calls for an end to ‘dither and delay’ on delivery of major projects
25/11/2020 12:09 | Concrete

Hanson take next step in fuel-switching research

Company applying for hazardous substance consent in bid to eliminate CO2 from cement manufacturing
25/11/2020 11:51 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Flogas building LPG pipeline to Avonmouth

Project represents biggest capital investment in the history of the UK off-grid gas market
16/11/2020 12:28 | Concrete

New Mobile 100S5 concrete plant for Notts Contractors

Utranazz supply Devon-based Notts Contractors with flexible, state-of-the-art wet/dry batching plant
11/11/2020 15:54 | Concrete

CEMEX awarded grant to explore membrane technology

Low-cost innovative carbon capture technology to be implemented at Texas cement plant
10/11/2020 23:16 | Concrete

New-look Mannok cement bags revealed

Company unveils new General Purpose, Master Grade and Premium Grade cement packaging
09/11/2020 08:58 | Quarrying

Breedon divest assets to Tillicoultry Quarries

CMA concerns to be addressed by disposal of certain assets to Tillicoultry Quarries for £12.2 million
06/11/2020 15:12 | Quarrying

Construction growth slows in October

Sustained recovery in output volumes but rate of expansion slowest for five months
05/11/2020 10:47 | Concrete

Bunker building partnership success

Elite Precast Concrete and RSG Structures join forces to deliver innovative bunker solution
03/11/2020 16:21 | Concrete

CEMEX collaborate with Carbon Upcycling

Agreement signed with Carbon Upcycling to use nanotechnology to produce low-CO2 concrete
02/11/2020 16:43 | Quarrying

MPA data reveal strong recovery in Q3

But Association says increased summer demand for mineral products has given way to winter concerns
02/11/2020 00:34 | Quarrying

CEMEX report strong third-quarter results

Company announces highest quarterly EBITDA, EBITDA margin and free cash flow since 2016
26/10/2020 23:20 | Concrete

Quinn extend cement exclusivity deal with NBG

Exclusivity deal with National Buying Group extended for three years under new Mannok brand
26/10/2020 23:17 | Concrete

LafargeHolcim launch new EcoLabel

EcoLabel to transparently communicate environmental benefits of company’s green building solutions
26/10/2020 23:13 | Concrete

CEMEX to offer Vertua worldwide

Net-zero carbon concrete to be offered in all major markets following successful European launch
22/10/2020 15:33 | Concrete

Ibstock Concrete call for more focus on innovation

Company says innovation and collaboration are key to concrete and cement industry carbon roadmap
20/10/2020 18:51 | SHE

Tarmac participate in net-zero carbon webcast

Jeremy Greenwood among guest speakers taking part in Skanska digital webcast event
20/10/2020 00:09 | Concrete

Crucial winter ahead for construction

CPA says upcoming winter will be decisive for how far a tick-shaped recovery can be sustained
16/10/2020 23:21 | Quarrying

CPA reports rebound in third quarter

More than half of all construction product manufacturers expect recovery to intensify in fourth quarter
15/10/2020 11:48 | Concrete

Upgrade for King’s Cross concrete plant

£2 million investment increases capacity at Hanson’s strategically located central London concrete plant
12/10/2020 10:13 | Education & Training

2020 IQ Student Awards

Rising stars of the mineral extractives industry honoured with Institute of Quarrying Student Awards
08/10/2020 01:05 | Concrete

Third annual GCCA conference

Cement and concrete industry leaders convene online to discuss ‘building the sustainable world of tomorrow’
06/10/2020 16:50 | Concrete

WCA becomes Decarb Connect knowledge partner

World Cement Association looks to connect with decarbonization leaders in other sectors
06/10/2020 15:21 | Concrete

UK construction activity soars in September

Latest PMI data indicate sharp expansion in UK construction activity at end of third quarter

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