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Coverage of building materials in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 26 · 05:01 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 16:41 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJul 23 · 16:41 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    Cemex Lifts Its 2026 Outlook as EBITDA Jumps 24%

    Cemex, the Mexican building-materials giant, reported a 12% sales increase to $4.1 billion in Q2, driven by growth across all four regions. Operating cash flow (EBITDA) surged 24% to a record $1.02 billion, while net income rose 9% to $347 million. The company upgraded its 2026 outlook following these strong results.

  • SCIENCEJul 22 · 11:51 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort

    The Trump administration announced $5 billion in funding for 15 agencies to advance scientific research using AI. The initiative aims to address chronic diseases, accelerate drug discovery, and develop durable building materials, with scientists gaining access to Department of Energy supercomputers and datasets.

  • POLITICSApr 26 · 05:01 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    ‘Sludge in the system’: myriad problems stymie Labour’s 1.5m new homes pledge

    Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million new homes faces challenges including rising building material costs, affordability issues, and planning delays. An example of training future construction workers is highlighted at South and City College in Birmingham.