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Day: October 22, 2026

GCCA, Oxford Economics Tout Global Construction Demand Challenges

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The five megatrends driving rising investment in the built environment are:

Global construction activity is forecast to rise more than 70% by 2050, reaching US$16.6 trillion, driven by five megatrends: population growth and urbanization; infrastructure and housing deficits; climate adaptation; sovereignty and strategic resilience; and high-tech infrastructure, according to a new report by Oxford Economics for the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). The report, titled “Concrete’s Enabling Role in Building…

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Fortera, MLC Select Ste. Genevieve for First Commercial CO₂-to-Cement Plant

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Fortera and MLC plan to build Fortera’s first commercial low-carbon cement plant at MLC’s Ste. Genevieve site. The plant would capture CO₂ emitted by MLC’s lime production and transform it into a reactive cement that is nearly 50% captured CO₂ by weight. The Ste. Genevieve operation was selected due to its scale and strategic location. Situated in the Central Midwest…

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Heidelberg Brings the Community to Its Operations

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Over the past several months, Heidelberg sites across North America have welcomed elected officials, community leaders, neighbors and families through a series of site visits and open houses designed to provide a firsthand look at its people, operations and commitment to responsible stewardship. “At Heidelberg Materials, building materials are only part of what we do. We also work to build…

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