Global cement companies to combine in $3.2B merger

Summit Materials, Inc. (Summit) has entered an agreement with Cementos Argos S.A. (Cementos Argos), under which Summit will combine with Argos North America Corp. (Argos USA), the U.S. operations of Cementos Argos, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $3.2 billion. The post Global cement companies to combine in $3.2B merger appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Where Are the Jobs That Are Driving the U.S. Unemployment Rate So Low?

So far, minimally deterred by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, the unemployment rate in the United States has stayed near rock bottom. Seasonally adjusted (SA), it’s been less than 4.0% for 15 months in a row, indicative of a labor market that’s about as tight as it has ever been.

Firms Anticipate Offshore Wind Building Boom In Spain's Deep Water

Acciona Construccíon S.A., Ferrovial S.A. and Bouygues Travaux Publics are among industry firms looking for international synergies in developing floating offshore wind projects in Spanish waters.

Neinor Homes to build 50 villas on Menorca

Spanish listed housebuilder Neinor Homes is making its first venture on the Mediterranean island of Menorca with a €28m scheme to build 50 villas. Its “Sa Llosa Homes” development in… The post Neinor Homes to build 50 villas on Menorca appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Meet NAWIC member Laura Cornthwaite

Laura Cornthwaite, National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) SA Chapter President, knew she wanted a rewarding career and after … The post Meet NAWIC member Laura Cornthwaite appeared first on Inside Construction.