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£450 million industry contribution to Scotland’s economy must be recognised
New study highlights the vast contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy...The vast contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in the findings of a ne... Read Full Article
Government-funded report triggers call for action on falling aggregate reserves
A new report for the Government showing declining reserves of aggregates over two decades has prompted fresh calls for urgent action if Britain’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes and futureproofed infrastructure is to be realised.... Read Full Article
Concrete market plumbs new depths as business confidence shrivels across mineral products sector
New figures showing that concrete volumes hit a 62-year low in the second quarter of 2025 are fuelling fears of plummeting business confidence, stalling investment and further driving down construction demand. The data fro... Read Full Article
Weak start to 2025 for building materials sales amid growing economic headwinds
Construction demand for heavy-side materials in Great Britain has weakened further at the start of this year, according to the latest sales volumes survey by the Mineral Products Association (MPA). Sales of ready-mixed concrete ... Read Full Article
Closing the gap: CDE launches symposium to (re)define waste recycling
CIRCLE 2025 to take place this October in Brussels...Populations are growing and resources are depleting. We’re building bigger and we’re building faster than ever before in history, edging ever closer to the precipic... Read Full Article
PowerX supply an Advanced Sand Classification Plant for Sandsfield at Brandesburton Quarry
PowerX Equipment Ltd has introduced a specialized sand processing plant at Sandsfield Gravel Company's Brandesburton facility, featuring an innovative system that effectively addresses one of the sand industry's most challenging quality control is... Read Full Article
CDE cements position as an industry leader with launch of new vodcast series
The “TalkingTons” vodcast will see CDE experts sharing industry insights and knowledge04/03/25: CDE, a leading provider of wet processing solutions for the natural and waste ... Read Full Article
MPA calls on Chancellor to act now to regain momentum on growth
Growing concerns about the economy, planning and the burden on UK business has prompted producers of essential construction materials to write to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.In a frank letter to the Chancellor, the Minera... Read Full Article
Cautious optimism in construction materials markets as recovery takes root, but Government action needed
British construction’s demand for heavyside materials increased in the final months of 2024, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which is calling on the Government to turn pledges into policies that support grow... Read Full Article
Heidelberg Materials acquires new B3 B-Series Cone Crusher from QMS
A new B3 crusher has been supplied to Heidelberg Materials’ Whatley Quarry. The Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) designed, manufactured and supported ... Read Full Article