When industry leaders and lawmakers connect, we can drive progress, together. 🤝 We were proud to welcome Congressman Paul Tonko to our Ravena (NY) Plant and share with him our net-zero targets and special projects.
HolcimUS
Wholesale Building Materials
Chicago, Illinois 33,706 followers
#BuildingProgress for people and the planet. We're building the 🌎 you want to live in. 🏠💚
About us
#BuildingProgress for people and the planet. 🌎 Across America, our Holcim US teams build sustainable communities. We are creators, builders and innovators. We are proud to build progress together with greener cities, smarter infrastructure, improved living standards, and so much more. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative building materials and construction services that have been the foundation for projects across the globe. At the forefront of our building solutions is a dedication to becoming a net zero company with a focus on a nature positive future with smarter designs and systems. By bridging the world's infrastructure gap, we can build progress toward a world where everyone thrives within their communities. #FollowUsForward
- Website
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https://www.holcim.us/
External link for HolcimUS
- Industry
- Wholesale Building Materials
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Cement, Aggregates, Concrete, Building materials, Construction materials, Innovative solutions, Ready-mix concrete, Precast concrete, Infrastructure solutions, Paving, Soil Stabilization, Asphalt, sustainable materials, alternative fuels, and renewable energy
Locations
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Primary
8700 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60631, US
Employees at HolcimUS
Updates
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According to the New York Times, more than 60 million Americans were under heat alerts from the National Weather Service last week. Since working in these conditions can be a safety risk, we introduced "Chill Out with Safety" summer program to raise awareness and shared guidelines around working in the heat. As temperatures stay high, it's important to stay hydrated, avoid peak heat times, wear appropriate seasonal gear and check in on colleagues, especially during extreme heat days.
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We were honored to work with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity to build resilient housing for AmeriCorps Volunteers. Supporting community-focused projects with solutions that reduce the building’s carbon footprint benefits everyone.
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is incredibly proud to showcase a new groundbreaking project marking the first New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity home utilizing #ECOPact low-carbon concrete from HolcimUS. A part of the Build With Strength program, this concrete and ICF home is a brilliant example of building "towards the future" – using a combination of cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, disaster resiliency and sustainable building for an area heavily affected by storms and floods. Being able to work with partners including BuildBlock ICFs, Auburn University Rural Studio, Insulating Concrete Form Manufacturers Association & more helps to share light on an alternative, better way of building to ensure our future homes are safe for incoming families, and last for many years to come. This build proudly features Holcim's ECOPact low-carbon concrete - a mix that delivers a 30% reduction in carbon while still delivering full strength concrete. Combined with BuildBlock ICFs strong walls for resiliency and long-lasting design, this home is an incredible feat of the concrete industry's drive in creating safe, affordable, and future-ready structures. Since 2014, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Members have reduced carbon emissions by 21% nationwide – one of Build With Strength's goals is to cut our emissions down to zero by 2050 and this project marks another brilliant milestone in getting closer to that goal. Thank you to all who were involved in this project and video production: Greg Sessa of HolcimUS, Brian Corder of BuildBlock ICFs, Marguerite Oestreicher and Bradley Holland of New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, Michael Philipps and Michael Wymant with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Build With Strength, Auburn University Rural Studio, Habitat for Humanity International, Insulating Concrete Form Manufacturers Association, American Concrete Pumping Association, SMECO CONCRETE PUMPING LLC., Our Rental Pumps & more! To learn more about Build With Strength and its initiatives, see: https://lnkd.in/eWhtZkM2 #BuildWithStrength #NewOrleans #BuildingForTheFuture #Sustainable #Building #Concrete #ICF #HumanityHomes #NOLA #Emissions #Design
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For the past two months, our interns have been immersed in hands-on learning, developing their skills alongside our experts. At our cement plants across the country, Sean Korell, Michael Gray, Joseph Grout, and Tanner Witt have documented their experiences. Discover their stories in the first episode of our 'Meet the Intern' series!
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Our Waltham RMX (MA) team hosted the New England chapter of the American Concrete Institute for an in-depth tour, sharing our industry knowledge and the latest innovations. The event was a great way to connect with concrete professionals and foster deeper collaboration within the industry.
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BREAKING NEWS: Proud to have received a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for our EPD Accelerator Project. Like nutritional labels, EPDs detail the environmental impact of building products. This transparency helps set new standards for environmentally responsible construction materials, driving market demand for lower carbon construction materials. Read more about EPDs: https://www.holcim.us/EPDs
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According to the Cornell Lab, the Osprey readily builds its nest on manmade structures, such as telephone poles, but it doesn't mean that these structures are safe for the animals. Recently, with guidance from the Kane County Forest Preserve District, our team at the Conco Quarry (IL) built a nesting box to relocate an Osprey pair from a power pole at the site to a safer location. Within 2 hours, the ospreys had settled into their new home.
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🔴 BREAKING NEWS: We have closed the acquisition of King William Sand & Gravel Co., a private company with a long-standing presence in King William County, Virginia. The acquisition complements our existing operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and expands our reach to meet our customers’ needs in the expanding Richmond and Central Virginia area. Read more about the acquisition: https://bit.ly/4cU6NEf
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Take a tour of the Nelson Plant in Cottage Grove (MN), a community partner and key supplier of aggregates for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas biggest infrastructure projects since the 1950s. The plant's commitment to sustainability extends from the production process to delivery. Our barge fleet transports Nelson's materials via the Mississippi River, ensuring a local supply to build the region's infrastructure while reducing emissions by eliminating the need for about 30,000 trucks annually.