ACA Sustainability Summit to Focus on Blended Cements, Alternative Fuels, CCUS

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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Eco Material Releases Sustainability Report

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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Stagflation is Here: A Quick Review of What the Latest Economic Data Means

By Ed Sullivan The latest economic data, on its surface, presents a stronger-than-expected economic picture. Headline GDP growth of 3% exceeded most expectations even in the context of slower consumer spending. Headline consumer confidence edged up, although the present situation index eased a bit. Inflation measured by the personal consumer expenditures came in at 2.8% year-over-year (Y-O-Y), a bit stronger…

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Martin Marietta Divests Midlothian Cement Plant

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings Inc. for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as well as $450 million of cash. 

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