Cement News tagged under: housing
Lafarge Canada supplies OneCem for Alberta housing project15 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada ( Holcim ) has announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute housing challenges faced by the SikSika Nation. Lafarge is supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement for this project, recognised for its ability to deliver a reduced carbon footprint. When manufactured, the higher limestone content of OneCem translates into a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions—up... |
US construction outlook is about to change for CRH and others01 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe outlook for US construction of affordable housing is set to change dramatically over the next two years. "Developers see a massive shortage ahead, which threatens to undo the recent progress in closing the daunting affordable housing gap in many US cities," reports Bloomberg. While interest rates have been increasing, the number of housing projects starting this year has been cut significantly. 2022 projects will typically come online after 18-24 months, therefore construction compani... |
France leads European construction slowdown23 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsFinancial analysts CIC-Market Solutions (CMS) forecasts a decline in European construction activity, especially in France where new property builds are expected to dip. "The property market, traditionally the first sector of the real economy to be affected by monetary tightening policies, is bearing the full brunt of the combined effect of rising interest rates and higher factor costs, as well as the government's half-hearted efforts to support activity," said the French analysts. "After the... |
Holcim partners with Norman Foster Foundation on housing project05 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim and the Norman Foster Foundation will announce the launch of their Essential Homes Research Project in Venice on 17 May, during the 2023 Architecture Biennale. In this partnership, the Norman Foster Foundation designed essential housing to provide safety, comfort and wellbeing for displaced communities who can live in temporary settlements for over 20 years. Holcim built these essential homes with a range of its green solutions, from ECOPact low carbon concrete to Elevate Insulation ... |
Holcim announces its 2030 people strategy26 October 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced its 2030 people strategy, which focusses on bridging the world’s housing and infrastructure gap, improving livelihoods and upholding the highest standards of human rights. On its journey to build progress for people and the planet, Holcim states it will: “Accelerate access to adequate housing and infrastructure to improve living standards for all, continue to support communities, from health and education to skill building and respect human rights and implem... |
LafargeHolcim plans second Malawi Durabric factory03 December 2019, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim is trying to make housing more affordable to Malawi citizens and is planning to set up a second Durabric production plant. Durabric is made from soil, sand, cement and water and does not require firing like commonly-used clay bricks. LafargeHolcim is working in a joint venture with UK state-owned development financier CDC Group on a second production plant in Malawi. The joint venture – called “14Trees” after the number of trees it says can be saved for each house built – is ... |
Mixed outlook for Pakistan's cement sector24 April 2019, Published under Cement NewsPositive programmes for Pakistan's housing developments and cement demand in April have been dampened by changes to bank and interest rate rises, as well as expected lower fiscal expenditure by the government. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has performed the ground-breaking of the first project of the Naya Pakistan Housing Programme. The cement industry has been waiting ambitiously for this moment, which will create cement demand. However, the State Bank of Pakistan has raised... |
Cement price rise concerns Philippine housing developers22 January 2019, Published under Cement NewsHousing developers in the Philippines have become alarmed at the sudden rise in cement prices in the last few weeks. The Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP) and the Socialized Housing Alliance Roundtable Endeavour (SHARE), an association of non-government organisations (NGOs) engaged in housing development, reported that teh hikes in price of the commodity and shortages were of concern. Cement prices for 40kg bags jumped from PHP205 (US$3.87... |
Mexican cement industry optimistic about announced housing programmes30 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Mexican cement industry has welcomed announcement of social housing programmes by the new government voted into office last July. "In Mexico there are 7 million families with the potential to enter into schemes of construction or improvement of housing. Meeting their needs can be a growth driver; This type of initiative has been very successful in Colombia and Peru,” said Mauricio Doehner, president of CANACEM, the national cement chamber. However, Mr Doehner’s optimism included a ca... |
Fletcher building hit by Golden Bay shutdown and Australian residential market21 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsFletcher Building Ltd's performance has been impacted by trading conditions and a four-week shutdown of subsidiary Golden Bay Cement which cost in the range of NZD8-11m (US$5.4-7.5m). The company has downgraded its full-year EBIT by 10 per cent to NZD20m. "The 10 per cent lower ebit was a reflection of Australian trading conditions, the Golden Bay Cement issue and timing of sales in its New Zealand residential business,'' said Craigs Investment Partners broker Peter McIntyre. In addition... |