Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in December 2025 were an estimated 6.82 million metric tons (Mt), a slight increase from 6.79 Mt in December 2024, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through December totaled an estimated 101 Mt, a 1.7% decrease from those…
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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced 14 construction projects from across the United States as winners of its 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards. The projects were awarded in six categories: lower carbon concrete, infrastructure, high performance, architectural, durability, and innovative applications.
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The cement industry and the processing of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) are undergoing significant transformation driven by sustainability targets, fluctuating raw material availability, rising energy costs, and increasing performance expectations from end users. Producers are being asked to do more with less energy, fewer emissions, tighter margins, and more variability in feedstocks. The CPEG Test Lab and Innovation Center helps…
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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) awarded two Amrize projects top honors in the Lower Carbon Concrete category of its annual Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards program for demonstrating innovative mix design and material optimization.
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Carbon Upcycling Technologies entered an agreement with ATEL Ventures for up to $10 million in asset-secured financing. The investment will support the company’s flagship project at the Ash Grove Mississauga cement plant, which will permanently sequester CO₂ from the cement kiln and utilize it to transform locally produced industrial byproducts into high-quality, low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
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In May, join the American Cement Association (ACA) for an engaging, in-person Blended Cements Workshop series, featuring practical guidance, expert insights, and real-world project highlights. The one-day events will be held:
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By Mauro Nogarin
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Construction materials economist Ed Sullivan has released “Alternative 2026 Outlooks: How the Iran Crisis Could Shift Inflation, Interest Rates and Construction Recovery,” his latest missive on factors that could impact the construction economy.
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It’s Time To Start Planning Now For The Fall And Winter Freeze. By Steve Dixon
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Why Moisture Management, Performance Specifications And Material Collaboration Matter More Than Ever In Low-Carbon Concrete. By Ricardo De Leon Guzman
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