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New report concludes that the use of coal combustion residues including coal flyash in concrete and flue gas desulfurization gypsum in wallboard offer environmental and economic benefits.
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New report concludes that the use of coal combustion residues including coal flyash in concrete and flue gas desulfurization gypsum in wallboard offer environmental and economic benefits.

Latest figures from the AFCP reveal that domestic cement dispatches fell by 13.9% m/m and 3.1% y/y in the second month of 2014.

A statistical look at the skills shortage facing the US manufacturing and trades sectors, via WorkBoots.com.

Robin E. Graves elected chairman of ASTM International Committee C07; Ian Chin elected chairman of ASTM International Committee C15; Tim Harvey elected chairman of ACI 313 committee.

Innovative belt cleaner design helps eliminate carryback and the problems it causes at North American Limestone Corporation.

The ‘Deep Roots – Part of our communities: past, present, and future’ initiative supports the French cement producer’s global Sustainability Ambitions for 2020.

Vulcan Materials Company saw increases in gross profit across its aggregates, cement, asphalt and concrete segments in 4Q13, due to increased volumes and lower operating costs.

Researchers at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub have found that road construction could have a significant impact on the fuel economy of cars and trucks, resulting in lower emissions.

Trinidad Cement Ltd has reported a profit after tax of US$67.3 million for 2013, compared with a loss after tax of US$388.2 million for 2012.

Claudiu Popescu, Laurentiu Ionescu and Jerry Rhodes, The Timken Company, USA, explain the significance of bearing selection and maintenance for smooth operations in severe conditions.

Dust Control Technology sponsors the ‘Carvin’ for kids’ event in Mexico and CARE International invites the construction sector to take part in its latest challenge.

Colombian domestic cement sales volumes were up 1.1% y/y in January; construction sector jobs grew by 8% in 2013.