UK: Construction firm Skanska is using 3000 planks of precast concrete made with 50% ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) for the upcoming 105 Victoria Street commercial development in Westminster, dubbed ‘London’s most sustainable office building.’ Engineering firm Laing O’Rourke will design and produce the planks at its Worksop, Nottinghamshire, concrete plant. Construction Management Magazine News has reported that the 105 Victoria Street building will include 2000m² of green space and terraces.
Cementos Progreso launches El Coyol de Alajuela West concrete plant
Costa Rica: Cementos Progreso has commenced operations at its new US$1m West concrete plant at its El Coyol de Alajuela site. 12 permanent workers will be employed at the plant.
Del Zotto Concrete Products acquires Gulf Coast Ready Mix
US: Precast concrete products specialist Del Zotto Concrete Products has announced its acquisition of Florida-based Gulf Coast Ready-Mix. Cision News has reported that Gulf Coast Ready Mix produces ready-mix concrete and concrete blocks for the Citrus County market and surrounding areas.
Breedon Group acquires Micromix (Northern)
UK: Breedon Group has acquired County Durham-based Micromix (Northern). InsiderMedia News has reported that Micromix (Northern)’s 25-ready-mix concrete truck fleet supplies small-batch deliveries to private and commercial customers in the North of England and parts of Scotland.
