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CRH Americas Materials Solutions Expands into California with Strategic Acquisitions

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CRH Americas Materials Solutions has made a significant move into the California market through the acquisition of BoDean Company Inc. and Northgate Ready Mix LLC, both renowned for their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. These acquisitions, comprising two quarries, an asphalt plant, a recycling facility, and two concrete plants in Santa Rosa, California, are […]

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Tarmac Introduces AI-Enhanced Concrete Sensors

Technology /

Tarmac, a prominent CRH company and a frontrunner in sustainable construction materials provision in the UK, is unveiling an innovative offering for its customers: access to cutting-edge AI-enhanced digital sensors designed to optimize concrete mixes, decrease carbon emissions, and streamline on-site construction processes. Teaming up with Converge, a UK-based expert in construction technology, Tarmac is

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Cemex Ventures’ 2024 Construction Cleantech Map: Leading Innovations in Carbon Reduction

Sustainability /

Cemex Ventures has released its highly anticipated 2024 Construction Cleantech Map, highlighting five pioneering companies across various verticals including Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS), Decarbonization Alternatives, Circularity & Waste Management, Water Efficiency, and Design & Architecture. This graphic, unveiled by the venture capital arm of Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., aims to spotlight startups and

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Skanska Secures $1.4 Billion Contract to Modernize Seattle’s Portage Bay Bridge

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Skanska has won a significant $1.4 billion contract from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to undertake the reconstruction of Seattle’s Portage Bay Bridge. The project aims to upgrade the bridge to meet current seismic resiliency standards. The design-build agreement with WSDOT involves replacing the aging Portage Bay Bridge and constructing a landscaped lid

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Assessing Risks and Opportunities in Mass Timber Construction: Insights from Allianz

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Allianz, a leading underwriting giant, delves into the financial and safety considerations of mass timber construction in its latest installment of the Commercial Emerging Risk Trend Talk series. The report highlights key findings, including the novelty of mass timber assemblies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and heightened fire risks during construction. With mass timber gaining traction as

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Cemex’s Innovative Approach to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Cement Production

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Cemex unveils a groundbreaking approach to combat carbon emissions in cement production by implementing micronisation, a process that reduces the size of clinker particles. This innovative technique, combined with proprietary admixtures, enables significant reductions in the clinker factor per ton of cement, thereby slashing the carbon footprint of cement production. Notably, clinker micronisation maintains the

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Leilac-2 Project Set to Reduce Carbon Footprint: Confirmed Location at Heidelberg Materials’ Ennigerloh Cement Plant

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The Leilac-2 initiative, positioned at Heidelberg Materials’ cement plant in Ennigerloh, Germany, targets the efficient capture of up to 100,000 tons per year of unavoidable process carbon dioxide emissions, typical in cement and lime production processes. The retrofit module, designed for seamless integration into operational cement plants with minimal downtime and adaptable to various fuel

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Enhancing Sustainability in Utility Pole Manufacturing: Introducing the Utility Pole PCR

Sustainability /

Sustainable Minds LLC, operator of the Product Category Rule (PCR) program based in Cambridge, Mass., has recently released the Utility Pole PCR, a comprehensive life cycle assessment tailored for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) concerning utility poles made of concrete, composite, steel, or wood. Spearheaded by the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), the development of this

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Building Transparency Welcomes Diverse Lead and Pilot Partners for Embodied Carbon Calculator Development

Construction, News /

The latest lineup of Lead or Pilot Partners backing the nonprofit organization spearheading the development of the Embodied Carbon Calculator (EC3) represents a wide array of manufacturers, suppliers, and entities within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector committed to fostering low-carbon procurement practices, whether in public or private contracts. In addition to stalwart supporters

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US Commerce Department Prioritizes Semiconductor Projects for CHIPS Act Funding by 2030

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is strategically allocating funds from the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to prioritize semiconductor chip plant projects slated for completion by 2030. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed this focus during her address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington on February 26th. With an overwhelming response

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