Australian construction industry remains confident
Despite a 1.2% fall in construction work done in the June quarter, Master Builders Australia is confident that prospects for the country’s building industry will remain positive.
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Despite a 1.2% fall in construction work done in the June quarter, Master Builders Australia is confident that prospects for the country’s building industry will remain positive.
Having successfully completed ignition and production testing on Obajana line 4, Dangote Cement is reportedly set on streamlining the distribution process.
New data from India’s Ministry of Statistics revealed GDP growth of 5.7% and a 4.8% increase in construction activity for the April-June quarter.
According to local press, a groundbreaking ceremony for Zeth Cement’s new cement plant in Chui province, Kyrgyzstan, took place on Friday.
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan will reportedly break ground on the new 2.5 million tpa cement line, which will be constructed in Akamkpa.
According to figures released by DANE, production of grey cement in Colombia totalled 1.08 million t in July 2014, up 11.4% y/y.
ASTM International has partnered with the Slag Cement Association to develop new Product Category Rules for slag cement.
A round-up of some of this week’s key cement news, from the inauguration of new facilities to skills development programmes.
American Starlinger-Sahm, Inc. is constructing its North American headquarters in South Carolina, with the grand opening planned for spring 2015.
According to reports, Ramco Cements is set to invest up to Rs.3000 crore in a new cement plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.
The company, based in Helsinki, was established by entrepreneur Gottfrid Strömberg in 1889.
Adelaide Brighton reported a 3.9% increase in revenue but a 15.9% decrease in net profit after tax for the half year ended 30 June 2014.