Construction spending during October 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,174.0 billion, 0.4% (±1.2%) above the revised September estimate of $2,164.7 billion.
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USGS: Cement Production Drops in Third Quarter
According to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Commodity Specialist Jason Christopher Willett, portland, including blended, cement consumption was estimated to have decreased by 7% in the third quarter of 2024 compared with that of the third quarter of 2023.
Read MoreCutting-Edge Shredding Equipment Boosts Waste Processing Efficiency
Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. It’s why at Reworld, the company is committed to pushing the boundaries of what its solutions can do for the companies it serves, and its Birmingham Material Processing Facility (MPF) is a prime example of how technology is driving that mission forward. One partner that has been instrumental in enhancing its operations is…
Read MoreBruks Siwertell Delivers Unloader for Flexible Cement Handling
Bruks Siwertell secured an order for a next-generation Siwertell 10 000 S road-mobile ship unloader to ensure efficient, dust-free cement handling for an undisclosed owner. It will use the unloader as part of a versatile rental ship unloading service, operating across multiple port locations.
Read MoreIncreasing Efficiency, Easing Demand on the Workforce with Digitalization
Improving Sustainability, Increasing Efficiency And Dealing With Labor Shortages Are Just A Few Of The Challenges The Cement Industry Is Facing. By John Dronette and Jonas Norinder
Read MoreWorld of Concrete Returns to Las Vegas
Cement, concrete and masonry professionals from around the world came to Las Vegas for the World of Concrete trade show, Jan. 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees experienced hands-on demos with the latest tech, expert-led sessions on industry trends and best practices, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Read MoreTitan Cement Takes Next Step Toward Titan America IPO
In a preliminary U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Titan Cement International documents the portfolio of a new Norfolk, Va.-based entity, Titan America SA, for which it proposes an initial public offering.
Read MoreUSDOT, Jacobs/CH2M Veterans Among Holcim NA Board Prospects
Holcim Chairman Jan Jenisch is the designated chief executive officer of a proposed Holcim North America spin-off business, scheduled for launch by mid-2025 with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Read MoreCemex to Develop Carbon Capture Center
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has selected a project for funding to develop a pioneering carbon capture, removal, and conversion test center at Cemex’s cement plant in Knoxville, Tenn. The center will serve as a proving ground for innovative carbon capture technologies needed to accelerate deep decarbonization of the cement industry…
Read MoreDOE Invests $101M in Development of Carbon Capture Test Centers
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $101 million in federal funding for five projects to support the development of carbon dioxide capture, removal, and conversion test centers for cement manufacturing facilities and power plants.
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