Total construction starts lost 19% in June, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.0 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Much of the decline was due to a stark decline in utility/gas starts following a strong May that saw several megaprojects get underway. Highway and bridge starts gained 5%. During the month, nonbuilding starts fell 46% (following a…
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Construction Spending Down in June; Up for Year
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during June 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.4 billion, 0.3% (±1.0%) below the revised May estimate of $2,154.8 billion. The June figure is 6.2% (±1.6%) above the June 2023 estimate of $2,023.0 billion. During the first six months of this year, construction spending amounted to $1,034.8 billion,…
Read MoreLatin American Cement Industry Invests to Reduce CO2 Emissions
According to Cement Products Latin American correspondent Mauro Nogarin, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru are the Latin American countries that invested the most in technology and equipment to reduce CO2 emissions in the cement industry.
Read MoreBinMaster Offers Radar and BinCloud, a Dynamic Duo
Operators ask, “how do I see in my bin with a phone?” The answer is BinMaster.
Read MoreHolcim Announces Leadership Appointments
Holcim announced the following leadership appointments.
Read MoreUSGS Reports Cement Production Decrease
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that Portland (including blended) cement consumption decreased by 6% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with that of the second quarter of 2023. Consumption in the first six months of 2024 decreased by 6% compared with that of the same period of 2023.
Read MoreLayoffs Continue at Dragon Plant
Dragon Products, a subsidiary of Giant Cement, plans to lay off six more workers at its Thomaston, Maine, cement plant as the company continues to wind down operations and transition the facility into a distribution center, reported local media.
Read MoreABB to Strengthen Emissions Monitoring with Acquisition
ABB signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions, for an undisclosed amount. The deal enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation.
Read MoreCement Producers Report Quarterly Results
Publicly traded construction-materials companies operating in the United States reported mixed results for the second quarter.
Read MoreMcInnis Plant Prospering Under St Marys Cement Control
Three years after the integration of McInnis Cement into St Marys Cement, the former’s Port-Daniel–Gascons plant continues to make its mark on the industry thanks to its commitment to local employment and environmental protection.
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