HepCem calcined clay secures independent UK certification
Hepworth has secured independent certification for its HepCem calcined clay, confirming conformity with BS 8615-1:2019+A1:2026 for use as a pozzolanic material with Portland cem...
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UK brick industry feels the strain as housebuilding downturn hits demand
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show the scale of the decline in housebuilding. Starts exceeded 200,000 in both 2021-22 and 2022-23, but fell to 138,9...
Grundon and DTE launch recycled aggregates JV
The new business follows a GBP2.6m investment to upgrade a mineral processing plant at Grundon Sand and Gravel’s Kennetholme Quarry near Thatcham, Berkshire, UK. The facility wi...
Materials Processing Institute-Holcim UK trial shows recycled concrete fines as clinker replacement
The project, led by the Materials Processing Institute and funded by Innovate UK through the UKRI Contracts for Innovation: Decarbonising Concrete programme, brought together Ho...
Paul Mitchell new chairman of Construction Industry Collective Voice
Mr Mitchell's appointment was confirmed at a CICV meeting on 29 July, with Fiona Hodgson, chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, re...
Cemex UK opens new Swindon dry mortar and sprayed concrete plant
The new plant will enable Cemex UK’s mortar business to increase production capacity in the Southeast and Southwest, and ensure it can offer nationwide supply of both dry mortar...
Paul Adeleke appointed as new CEO Mineral Products Association
With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience, Paul is widely recognised for his expertise in public affairs, strategic communications, sustainable development and ind...
UK includes concrete carbonation in national greenhouse gas inventory
The estimate, included in the annex to the UK's 2026 inventory, indicates that concrete assets absorbed 1.48Mt of CO2 in 2024 through the natural process of carbonation. Accordi...
Heidelberg Materials secures Westdown final planning agreement
The agreement on planning conditions with Somerset Council follows the council's earlier approval of the scheme to bring the dormant 160Mt quarry back into operation. Westdown q...
UK concrete industry unveils landmark circular economy action plan
Covering every stage of the concrete lifecycle from manufacturing and transport through to design, construction, demolition and reuse, the CEAP introduces a series of objectives...