
Suez Cement donates to Long Live Egypt Fund
Egypt’s Suez Cement, part of the Italcementi Group, will donate LE30 million to the Long Live Egypt Fund over a period of three years as part of its CSR programme.
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Egypt’s Suez Cement, part of the Italcementi Group, will donate LE30 million to the Long Live Egypt Fund over a period of three years as part of its CSR programme.

According to Barbour ABI’s latest construction sector report, residential construction activity in the UK grew by 20% y/y in February 2015.

Lafarge Brazil has partnered with Sebrae/RJ to help those working in the building sector in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, to improve their professional skills.

Local MP Sammy Wilson visited Lafarge Tarmac’s old cement plant and quarry site in Magheramorne, Northern Ireland, to discuss plans to build a cycling centre.

Geometrica describes some of its Freedome® projects in the UAE and Turkey.

States are delaying spending on transportation projects due to uncertainty over the future of the Highway Trust Fund.

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has responded to the publication of the government’s 2050 carbon reduction roadmap for the UK cement sector.

Award-winning architect Gregg Lewis has been appointed as Senior Director – Building Innovations at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.

At the International Conference on the Emergence of Africa, delegates adopted a Declaration to improve Africa’s economic prospects.

The US Energy Department has announced US$20 million in funding for the development of high speed motors and drives to increase efficiency in industry.

Aggregate Industries sponsored and contributed to the UK Green Building Council’s report on green infrastructure.

“These two projects are testimony to our technical expertise and our commitment to building a better future for our customers and in the communities in which we operate," said Karl H. Watson Jr., President of Cemex in the USA.