Lafarge Tarmac reinforces its commitment to biodiversity and environmental best practice
Lafarge Tarmac takes part in the UK Environment Agency’s Commonwealth Fellowship Scheme, as well as reaffirming its partnership with RSPB Scotland.
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Lafarge Tarmac takes part in the UK Environment Agency’s Commonwealth Fellowship Scheme, as well as reaffirming its partnership with RSPB Scotland.
Construction industry associations react to UK GDP results and release 2012 sales figures.
The paper highlights biofuel and LNG as the strongest candidates for alternative shipping fuel, but doesn’t rule out nuclear power or possible technological breakthroughs.
Cement consumption in Spain dropped 34% y/y in 2012, declining by more than expected.
Lafarge has ascertained the industrial viability of its new generation of clinker for low carbon cement.
Cash flow problems hit the Sussex-based cement importer leading to financial difficulties.
FLSmidth receives health and safety certification, as well as a €125 million loan for research and development in the cement industry.
As well as accelerating setting times, the additive retains heavy metals and is biodegradable.
A new power station in Pembroke, Wales, has significantly limited the CO2 emitted during its construction by making use of low carbon Phoenix Portland Flyash cement.
UK construction output dropped by 9.8% y/y in November, with Scotland continuing to feel the strain.
Shushmul Maheshwari, RNCOS, discusses construction activity, cement demand, consumption and regeneration in the region’s cement markets. This is an abridged version of the full article, which appeared in the January 2013 issue of World Cement. Subscribers can view the full article by logging in.
Lafarge and Anglo American have announced the completion of their 50:50 joint venture, Lafarge Tarmac.