Denmark/Finland: Ireland-based cement and heavy building materials producer CRH has signed an agreement to acquire NCC Industry’s operations in Denmark and Finland, with completion expected during 2027. NCC Industry develops, produces and sells stone materials and asphalt products for construction and infrastructure projects.

In Denmark, NCC Industry’s network of asphalt plants and land and marine-based aggregates sites, with ‘substantial’ high-quality reserves, will significantly expand CRH’s presence in the market and its exposure to demand from major road, infrastructure and industrial projects. In Finland, NCC Industry’s network of hard rock quarries, backfilling and recycling operations will complement CRH’s existing operations and connected portfolio of businesses.

Europe: Ecocem has launched the new EnviroMix 3150 ACT admixture for use with its 70% reduced-CO₂ ACT cement. The producer co-developed the admixture with construction chemicals company Chryso. The products are already in deployment together in pours at Kirkglade Limited’s 171 Victoria Street commercial development in London, to total 1300m³ in volume by the end of 2026.

France: Vicat has entered exclusive negotiations with Mexico-based Cemex to acquire Cemex Béton Rhône Alpes, Cemex Béton Sud Est and Cemex Granulats Rhône Méditerranée. The businesses consist of 48 ready-mix concrete plants and nine aggregate quarries in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and the Rhône Valley.

Idéal Investisseur News has reported that Vicat has set a new financial leverage target for 2026 – 2027 in order to account for the anticipated acquisition.

South Korea: Construction firm Samsung C&T has received certification the Korea Concrete Association for construction applications of its Precast Concrete Special Moment Beam-Pillar Dry Joint method. The method combines a steel bracket and bolt fastening to connect precast concrete columns and beams in rigid-frame structures. It is adapted to meet special moment frame seismic requirements for high-rise buildings, while shortening construction lead times.