A new independent report, Decarbonisation Pathways for the Australian Cement and Concrete Sector, has provided. Ore clarity around Australia’s industry goal of providing net zero cement and concrete by 2050.
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Taking control of the concrete mix with Antec
Antec’s volumetric concrete mix technology ensures quality concrete, with accurate batching, is produced right on the construction site. Jon Coles, Antec’s General Manager -Concrete Equipment Division, explains further.
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Global construction industry set for growth in 2021, GlobalData says
Despite the ongoing uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic, growth in global construction output will reach 5.7 per cent in 2021, according to GlobalData.
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Austroads releases new structural design method for flexible pavements
A new structural design method has been published by Austroads for flexible pavements containing lightly bound cemented materials.
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Boral cites bushfire, floods and COVID-19 disruptions in annual results
Annual financial results for major construction materials group Boral show a statutory net loss after tax of 1.139 billion.
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Circular economy for construction materials
A by-product from the production of nickel is being used as an aggregate in concrete applications and could soon be approved to Australian standards as a supplementary cementitious material. SLN Australia explains.
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Major original equipment manufacturer releases electric cement mixers
Liebherr and Designwerk have developed fully electric truck mixers with 10 and 12 metres cubed drums on a five axle chassis.
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LafargeHolcim launches Industry 4.0 for cement production
The company will utilise automation technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance and digital twin technologies for its entire production process.
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Demand for concrete expected to rise over next five years – report
Major infrastructure projects underway in eastern Australia are expected to lift demand for concrete and related products, according to new figures from an industry body.
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James Hardie Industries appoints new CEO
Industrial building materials company James Hardie Industries has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
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