
Construction output in the UK declined by 3.1% y/y in January 2015
In the first month of 2015, UK construction output fell by 3.1% y/y and 2.6% m/m according to the Office for National Statistics.
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In the first month of 2015, UK construction output fell by 3.1% y/y and 2.6% m/m according to the Office for National Statistics.

SUEZ environnement group has consolidated all of its 40 brands under one identity, as it focuses upon the sustainable management of resources.

The UK-based company has invested £3.5 million in a 42 000 square foot premises.

The CECE has released its economic report, which shows disparity between regions and markets, but an overall growth of 9% y/y.

Schenk Process supplied the Eurocement-owned plant with a new weigh feeder as part of the plant’s modernisation investments.

Lafarge Tarmac has opened up its annual recruitment programme, with apprenticeships available to 75 people across many of its 330 UK sites.

According to the Mineral Products Association, plans to develop tidal energy lagoons in Wales and England could open up opportunities to the region’s mineral products sector and construction supply chain.

The Eurocement-owned company produced 187 000 t of clinker in the first two months of this year, up 3% y/y.

The Financial Times is reporting that Lafarge and Holcim are discussing the 1:1 share exchange deal, following reports of unhappy Holcim shareholders.

Jason Peel will take on a new role at Siemens, as head of integrated drives systems (IDS) strategy.

The visit gave Lafarge Spain the opportunity to showcase its restoration activities, including improved public access to the site.

Eurocement’s Voronezh plant will use Testing GmbH equipment in its concrete laboratory, enabling it to provide technical support to customers with regards to optimising concrete mixes.