ACA warns of muted US homebuilding outlook for 1H26
The American Cement Association (ACA) expects homebuilding activity in the United States to remain subdued until at least the first half of 2026, as high mortgage rates, stretc...
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Trump administration threatens green transition in USA
A Trump administration decision to cancel US$1bn in federal grants for low-emissions cement projects has sparked backlash in Republican strongholds and cast doubt on America’s...
US construction materials prices increase in July
Total construction input prices have increased 2.2 per cent YoY, while non-residential construction material prices were up 2.6 per cent YoY. “Construction materials prices...
University of Saskatchewan researchers explore biochar for cement
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering are investigating whether biochar—a carbon-rich material made from burning agricultural waste—can...
MV Tamarack sets sail for a greener Great Lakes Future
The MV Tamarack, a next-generation cement carrier packed with energy-efficient technologies, arrived at the Port of Montreal on 22 August 2025, marking the end of its maiden t...
CarbonCure expands its Board
CarbonCure Technologies has announced major updates to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of sustainability pioneer Stacy Kauk, and the election of William C Ho...
US blended shipments bucking the downward trend
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the US and Puerto Rico amounted to 8.912Mt in May, down 7.5 per cent YoY from the 9.638Mt recorded in May ...
New cement to keep buildings cool
Scientists from China and the USA have developed a new type of cement designed to reduce heat accumulation in buildings and lower indoor temperatures. Published in the journ...
Biskria Cement exports 28,000t of white cement to USA
Algeria-based Biskria Cement Co has exported 28,000t of white cement to the USA. The consignment was loaded on to the M/V Anhui, moored at the port of Annaba. Algerian ex...
Silvi Materials acquires Eagle Rock Concrete
The purchase enables Silvi Materials to enter the buoyant US southeastern market, with Eagle Rock as a cornerstone. The acquisition is expected to position Silvi Materials to a...