Cemex sold its operations in Guatemala to Holcim Group for a total consideration of approximately $200 million.
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Materials Producers Support Skate4Concrete
This year, Skate4Concrete, powered by the non-profit Project Cornerstone, delivered its first-ever Construction Summer Camp. In three days, 22 students (ages 15-18) visited three locations throughout San Diego County, Calif., and explored the science of, pathway to, and job opportunities within the concrete and construction materials industry. The students’ first day was spent at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Apprenticeship…
Read MoreDurex Screen Media Optimizes Performance
To optimize the performance of equipment, innovative technologies and materials are constantly being introduced. One such advancement that plays a crucial role in the efficiency of aggregate processing is screen media, according to Durex. Modern screen media enable precise sorting and grading of rock particles. This ensures that materials used in construction meet specific size requirements, contributing to the overall…
Read MoreConstruction Starts Fall 19% in June
Total construction starts lost 19% in June, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.0 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Much of the decline was due to a stark decline in utility/gas starts following a strong May that saw several megaprojects get underway. Highway and bridge starts gained 5%. During the month, nonbuilding starts fell 46% (following a…
Read MoreConstruction Spending Down in June; Up for Year
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during June 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.4 billion, 0.3% (±1.0%) below the revised May estimate of $2,154.8 billion. The June figure is 6.2% (±1.6%) above the June 2023 estimate of $2,023.0 billion. During the first six months of this year, construction spending amounted to $1,034.8 billion,…
Read MoreLatin American Cement Industry Invests to Reduce CO2 Emissions
According to Cement Products Latin American correspondent Mauro Nogarin, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru are the Latin American countries that invested the most in technology and equipment to reduce CO2 emissions in the cement industry.
Read MoreBinMaster Offers Radar and BinCloud, a Dynamic Duo
Operators ask, “how do I see in my bin with a phone?” The answer is BinMaster.
Read MoreHolcim Announces Leadership Appointments
Holcim announced the following leadership appointments.
Read MoreUSGS Reports Cement Production Decrease
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that Portland (including blended) cement consumption decreased by 6% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with that of the second quarter of 2023. Consumption in the first six months of 2024 decreased by 6% compared with that of the same period of 2023.
Read MoreLayoffs Continue at Dragon Plant
Dragon Products, a subsidiary of Giant Cement, plans to lay off six more workers at its Thomaston, Maine, cement plant as the company continues to wind down operations and transition the facility into a distribution center, reported local media.
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