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Lafarge France is to invest €100 million to upgrade the kiln at its Martres-Tolosane cement plant to allow the burning of alternative fuels.

Growth in the Philippines’ construction sector will hit an average of 11.2% between 2017 and 2020, supporting a surge in demand for building materials.

Growth in the UK construction sector slowed in June from highs of May, as uncertainty over trading conditions play on the industry’s mind.

Martin Marietta has agreed a deal to buy aggregates supplier, Bluegrass Materials Co., for US$1.625 billion in cash.

According to a new report from McKinsey, Chinese firms command around 50% of Africa’s EPC market.

Philippines conglomerate, DMCI Holdings, is considering a move into the cement industry with the construction of a 5000 tpd plant on Semirara Island.

The world first electrically-powered Terex Fuchs SHL885 material handler has been installed at Cemex’s Dagenham wharf in London, UK.

Tillicoultry Quarriers’ Northfield quarry has taken delivery of a Metso Lokotrack LT120.

Libyan Cement Co. is making plans to restart its cement plants in Benghazi, Libya, which were heavily damaged last year during fighting in the region.

According to the MPA, UK construction has continued to grow in 1Q17.

ALBA Nordbaden GmbH has put the new production line for refuse-derived fuel from mixed construction and commercial waste into service.

The global market for flyash will grow at a CAGR of 5.7% to 2021 on the back of increased demand from the construction industry.