circular economy

Rapid growth confirms industry commitment to circular materials as ECCA prepares for its first General Assembly

New funding initiative aims to cut water use and boost resilience, opening opportunities for the UK concrete industry.

EuCIA alliance aims to standardise, promote and scale use of composite rebar across European construction and infrastructure sectors

Andrea Charlson and Jake Attwood-Harris join as senior built environment sustainability specialists, with architect Helen Raymond consulting

97% of UK construction firms now see circular economy as important, with over half setting specific targets

Cemex installs new packaging machines at Dove Holes to eliminate timber pallets and use recycled plastic strapping.

New biochar technology turns buildings into long-term CO₂ stores

Pilot facility uses recycled concrete paste to permanently bind CO₂ and replace clinker

SigmaRoc partners with NZIIC to boost ultra low carbon concrete development

Precast and masonry sector cuts emissions, boosts low-carbon materials, and expands renewable energy use

Holcim UK CEO Lee Sleight explores how concrete must evolve to meet the UK's sustainable construction goals

BAA warns HM Treasury’s proposed changes could hinder recycling and threaten restoration targets

Acquisition of Concrete Crushers Inc. boosts circular economy footprint in Calgary with new yard and mobile crushing fleet

Circular Cities and Policy Summit opens in Mexico City with cement and concrete sector at the heart of climate adaptation

Proposed changes threaten recycling rates, secondary aggregates and housing affordability

New global study shows urgent need for faster action on sustainable construction, despite rising awareness