UK cement industry urges government to back British materials

The UK cement industry has called on the government to prioritise British-made materials in public construction projects, warning that high energy costs and carbon pricing are putting domestic producers at a disadvantage. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) said at a parliamentary reception on Tuesday (30… The post UK cement industry urges government to back British materials appeared first on Construction News.

Cemex pours low carbon cement for one of Europe’s tallest residential buildings

Low-carbon cement is being used for the structure and foundation of the TM Tower in Benidorm, south eastern Spain, due to become one of Europe’s tallest residential buildings, rising 200m… The post Cemex pours low carbon cement for one of Europe’s tallest residential buildings appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Paebbl launches near-white, carbon negative, cement alternative

Paebbl has launched Rebond 300, a carbon negative cement alternative, with a near-white finish that aims to meet design and architectural demand.

Rail could be key to unlocking recycling potential in the lower South Island

The Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC) debates the possible benefits of using the rail network to transport waste construction materials to established processing facilities in the lower South Island. The Dunedin area currently has limited local recycling and recovery options for certain construction waste materials, such as treated timber, fibre cement board, PVC and HDPE pipes, […] The post Rail could be key to unlocking recycling potential in the lower South Island appeared first on Building Today.

Decarbonising the cement sector and the role of carbon accounting

It is well known that the production of cement is carbon intensive, largely due to unavoidable process emissions from calcination and fuel combustion during clinker production. The post Decarbonising the cement sector and the role of carbon accounting appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Vox - The big problem with cement, and how to fix it 20042023

Concrete emits a ton of carbon. Here's how we get it to net-zero.

WSJ - The Construction Method That Can Prevent Skyscrapers From Sinking 11042023

Super-tall skyscrapers are being built in cities around the world where they may normally sink, and builders are using a unique engineering method called deep-soil mixing to make it happen. Mixing soil and cement creates a super-strong slurry called “soilcrete” that is three times stronger than regular soil. WSJ explains the process of essentially changing the earth, and the risks it poses as cities expand

EQ Science - A concrete guide to Concrete, 22032023

A beginners guide on: - the role of cement, water, aggregates and additives in creating the perfect mix for various types of concrete; - the chemical reactions that occur during the curing process which result in the hardening and strengthening of the material - the unique properties of concrete that make it an ideal material for building structures and infrastructure; - the different types of concrete according to their bulk mass density, and how they are used in construction projects

Belinda Carr - Are Geopolymers BETTER than Portland Cement? 08062022

Researchers around the world are trying to find an alternative to traditional cement and concrete that is less destructive to our planet. One very promising material is geopolymer cement. It completely replaces Portland cement with waste industrial products. It can also be much stronger and perform better than traditional concrete. This video looks at how geopolymers are made, how they are used, their advantages and disadvantages.

Undecided - How A Brick & Rock Battery Is Changing Energy Storage, 25012023

How A Brick & Rock Battery Is Changing Energy Storage - Grid-scale lithium ion batteries are our current go-to chemical energy storage solution, but they present their own challenges in safety, sustainability, cost, and longevity. However, new forms of thermal energy storage systems are on the rise that use abundant, cheap materials such as a brick battery and another using a crushed volcanic rock battery

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Bangur - Top Cement Company in India

Strong and reliable construction depends on quality cement, proper mix, and skilled application. Bangur Cement is known for good strength, smoother finishing, and steady performance in both residential and commercial projects. It supports concrete, plaster, brickwork, and flooring with consistent setting time. Builders often prefer it for structural stability, durability, and neat surface results.

WhiteStar Packed Products

WhiteStar Packed products are a UK based, bagged product manufacturer. Specialising in Cement based products. All of our products are packed on state-of-the-art packing lines to ensure all products are packed the same way, providing quality and consistency for our loyal customer base. Our leading product is our High Strength Cement - CEM 1 - 52.5R. This is a completely pure OPC, with no additives mixed into the blend to ensure the Highest Strength Cement available. This pure blend also ensures a consistent light grey colour, and a smooth finish every time meaning it is ideal for Casting or Manufacturing concrete products such as Fence posts, paving slabs and lintels.