Construction Materials Economist Ed Sullivan just came out with his Summer Forecast. His conclusion: the near-term outlook is sour. The Summer Forecast reflects rising tariff-induced inflation, a significant consumer spending slowdown, a weaker job market, and an initially hesitant Federal Reserve that is slow to cut interest rates.
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Cemex announced significant progress on sustainability initiatives at its Balcones cement plant and quarry in New Braunfels, Texas. At the heart of these efforts is the Cemex Nature Center, a 33‑acre open space dedicated to biodiversity, environmental education and community engagement.
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As mentioned during the Heidelberg Materials Capitals Markets Day, the company is introducing the Heidelberg Materials Remote Optimization Center (HROC), a transformational leap in how the company operates cement plants in North America by implementing new technologies, real-time analytics and automation to enhance efficiency.
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Hollingshead Cement, a division of SRM Concrete, announced the grand opening of its newest cement terminal in Chattanooga, Tenn. The strategic expansion underscores the company’s commitment to increasing accessibility, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer service across its growing footprint.
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Marietta Silos expanded its Jumpform silo construction capability to accommodate silos up to 80 ft. in diameter, the largest in the industry. The upgrade marks a significant milestone for improving efficiency, sustainability and design flexibility in concrete silo construction.
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The third annual American Cement Association (ACA) Sustainability Summit will feature presentations on the government’s permitting process and the impact it’s having on the advancement of alternative fuels, making the most out of working with lower-carbon cements at construction sites, and why producers view carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) development as “all systems a go” despite recent federal funding…
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Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low-carbon cement technologies, recently achieved ASTM C1157 certification for its ACT I cement. This major milestone affirms the performance, durability and reliability of the low-carbon cement for use in the U.S. market.
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Eco Material Technologies released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s environmental and social impact across its operations. The report highlights significant progress in reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry through innovation, large-scale fly ash utilization, and the expanded use of domestic materials as sustainable alternatives to traditional cement.
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BEUMER North America appointed Sean Kennedy as its new vice president of customer support, effective July 7. The company said the leadership change reinforces its position as the partner of choice for innovative, customer-focused solutions and its commitment to maximizing customer performance and uptime.
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Votorantim Cimentos ended the second quarter of 2025 with growth in net revenue, profit and operating results, driven by higher sales volumes and positive pricing dynamics, supported by geographic and product diversification.
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