St Marys Cement, part of the Votorantim Cimentos, ordered a SpectraFlow Airslide Analyzer for its cement plant in Bowmanville, Ontario.
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Titan Cement Invests in Artificial Intelligence
In line with its digitalization, innovation and sustainability goals, Titan Cement has invested in two companies pioneering digital transformation in cement and concrete manufacturing: Optimitive and Concrete.ai.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Lands on CDP’s A List
For the second consecutive year, Votorantim Cimentos earned an A score in Climate Change based on an assessment conducted by non-profit CDP, placing the company among a small number of organizations that are ranked at the top of the list.
Read MoreCement Shipments Drop 12.3% in November
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2024 were an estimated 7.79 million metric tons (Mt), a 12.3% decrease from shipments in November 2023, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey.
Read MoreCOP29 Through the Lens of Cement
Decarbonization continues to be a critical focus for the cement industry. A³&Co. has released its latest report, “COP29 Through the Lens of Cement,” which explores the key takeaways and their implications for the cement sector.
Read MoreLatin America Report: Colombia
Argos Cementos Installs A New Plant To Accelerate The Reduction of CO2 Emissions. By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreAmerican Concrete Institute Releases ACI CODE-318-25
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the release of the 2025 edition of its flagship document, “ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary.” This updated edition is now available to ACI 318 PLUS platform subscribers and will be offered for purchase in print and digital formats through the ACI Store in early Spring 2025.
Read MoreCNCA Lauds Hagemeister
The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) expressed its gratitude to Mike Hagemeister of Pan Pacific Cement for his “exceptional leadership as chair of the CNCA board of directors in 2024. Mike’s guidance and fresh perspective were invaluable to both the board and our team.”
Read MoreConstruction Starts Decrease 2% in December
Total construction starts decreased 2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew 2%, nonbuilding starts moved 14% lower, while residential building starts grew 4%.
Read MoreConstruction Spending Unchanged in November; Highways Up
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during November 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.6 billion, virtually unchanged from (±1.0%) the revised October estimate of $2,152.3 billion. The November figure is 3.0% (±1.5%) above the November 2023 estimate of $2,090.7 billion.
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