Netherlands: Alternative cement developer Paebbl has supplied its carbon-sequestering material to replace 30% of cement in concrete used in the construction of a CO₂-neutral footbridge in Rosmalen, North Brabant. The footbridge features a 7m x 1.8m deck and stores 66kg of CO₂. It also incorporates biochar supplied by CarStorCon and recycled aggregates supplied by Urban Mine. Construction firm Heijmans executed the project.

Paebbl vice president of products Ana Luisa Vaz noted that the 30% cement replacement rate is the material’s ‘highest to date’ in structural concrete.

UK: Holcim UK plans to close its Leighton Buzzard concrete products plant in Bedfordshire by the end of 2027. Local press has reported that production may gradually reduce throughout 2026. The company will hold consultations with 30 affected workers. It plans to sell the Leighton Buzzard site to a property development company.

Holcim UK plans to restructure part of its Concrete Products division for greater ‘efficiency and growth.’ Under the plans, Holcim UK will establish a new ‘super site’ for its landscaping products operations at an existing company location. The new site will serve domestic and export markets with an expanded range of products, according to the company.

US: Beran Concrete has entered into a leasing agreement for three Monarch Cement ready-mix concrete plants in Kansas. American City Business Journal has reported that the parties hope that the deal will help to prevent ‘larger competitors from entering smaller markets.’

US: Fabcon has launched VersaCore Pro, a structural precast concrete wall system. The producer says that the system is lighter, stronger and more durable than pre-existing options and accelerates construction timelines.

CEO Mike Rafi said "We examined every aspect of our products and processes to deliver a solution that sets a new benchmark for enduring value.”