The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) will host a free learning event titled: “Precast Concrete for a Lower Carbon Future: An Update From Industry Experts,” alongside the Canadian Precast Concrete Institute (CPCI) and the Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association in Vancouver, Canada. The event will take place Oct. 22 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver,…
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The American Cement Association (ACA) released a new technical article, “Blended Cement in Concrete: Technical Guidance and Proven Applications,” by Michelle Wilson, Brian Killingsworth, Tom Binkowski and Joey Schneider. Blended cements are no longer an emerging concept. They are a dominant and evolving reality in concrete construction. A recent panel session at the 2026 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Convention brought together…
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A 2026 Western Cement Summit panel afforded California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) Executive Director Tom Tietz a backdrop to announce the launch of Resilient Rebuild Hub, a portal informing Golden State homeowners and public officials of cement-based alternatives to conventional wood frame home building methods. The Hub is the latest offering from Building With Resilience, a campaign CNCA, the California Construction…
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Calgary, Canada-based CURA Climate Inc. has secured a $10 million commitment from four investors to build a 100-metric-tpy pilot plant in Taber, Alberta, Canada, advancing commercialization of a clinker production process where electricity replaces high-temperature combustion. When renewable energy sources are factored into the electrification, the process holds the potential to reduce carbon emissions up to 85 percent when measured…
Read MoreIn an effort to help the regulated community comply with safety and health requirements and reduce litigation financial burden on mine operators, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently created the Conference Litigation and Investigative Resources group. The creation of the CLIR group, as a headquarters-directed group, changed the structure of alternative case resolution procedures.…
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Electrified Thermal Solutions announced an agreement with Holcim to deploy its Joule Hive Thermal Battery (JHTB) as part of Holcim’s electrification roadmap.
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In tandem with global cement industry clinker processing, steel producers are documenting net or equivalent carbon dioxide (CO2, CO2e) emissions reduction in their milling of bar, plate, rail and sheet output for construction and other markets. U.S.-based Arkansas Steel Associates, Nucor Corp. and Steel Dynamics Inc., along with six European peers cite 32.5 million tons of CO2e emissions avoidance or…
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Backtracking from its previous implementation of 50% tariffs, the Trump administration has now exempted Canadian cement and salt. According to Politico, “The carveouts caved to pressure from Republican lawmakers who have increasingly criticized the president’s trade war less than two months ahead of competitive races in November’s midterms. More than one GOP lawmaker contacted the U.S. trade representative directly in the…
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The 2026 Western Cement Summit – Resilient By Design – by the California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA), takes place Sept. 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach, Calif. The program has built-in networking time for cement and concrete professionals and for visiting with exhibitors. Highlights for Monday, Sept. 141:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Highlights for Tuesday, Sept. 157:30…
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The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) signed a joint letter alongside the Canadian Hydrogen Association and others supporting the Government of Canada’s Suite of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits. Canada’s Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits are among the country’s most important tools for attracting investment, strengthening industrial competitiveness, diversifying exports and building resilient domestic supply chains, the association stated. The letter calls…
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