
Slowdown continues in UK construction market
August saw the weakest growth in the UK construction market for a year, on the back of weakness in the commercial and civil engineering sectors.
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August saw the weakest growth in the UK construction market for a year, on the back of weakness in the commercial and civil engineering sectors.

CRH has reported a challenging first half of 2017 for its Philippines cement business.

The market for refractories is to grow by 3.4% through to 2021 supported by surging cement and steel industries in Asia Pacific.

USGS has released its Mineral Industry Survey for crushed stone, sand, and gravel during 2Q17.

Cemex has donated to employee and community relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey.

The MPA has appointed Martin Riley as its new Chairman.

Cement volumes slipped 1% on the previous year in 1H17 at CRH Canada on a slowdown in the key markets of Ontario and Quebec.

Filipino conglomerate is to invest in a new cement company, taking advantage of projected demand growth for cement in the Southeast Asian country.

The Portland Cement Association has announced the winner of this year’s John P. Gleason Jr Leadership Awards.

Hanson Aggregates’ Ardmore quarry has extended its limestone reserves with the acquisition of an adjacent plot of land that houses a former high school.

Market recovery in Ireland, France, Finland, and Poland, and a stable UK market, provided positive news for CRH European cement volumes.

USGS has released its Mineral Industry Survey for cement in June 2017.