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
HolcimUS
Wholesale Building Materials
Chicago, Illinois 33,568 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 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.
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Our team had the unique opportunity to tour the Gordie Howe International Bridge just before the deck connection. This milestone officially marks the bridge as an international crossing between the 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦, and brings the project one step closer to its scheduled completion in 2025. More than just infrastructure projects, bridges create pathways for stronger connections between communities. The #GordieHoweBridge exemplifies this on a grand scale, and we're honored to have contributed to this project.
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Happy Independence Day! 🎇 Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July celebrating our country's independence. With more than 7000 employees across the nation, we're proud to play a role in helping Americans live, work, connect and thrive. #4thofJuly #July4th #IndependenceDay
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A remarkable showing at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's Excellence in Safety Awards reflects how safety is woven into our company's DNA. A hundred Holcim US sites were recognized for their exceptionally low incidence rates, each of them superior to the national average. 🏅 96 Gold – an incident rate of zero! 🥈 1 Silver 🥉 3 Bronze 🌟 1 "Big Dog" recognition for outstanding safety in a large facility These awards showcase our continued commitment to health and safety across our facilities nationwide.
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Recently, Ryan McCormack, along with some of our colleagues and customers, had the special opportunity to board #GOCIRCULAR and enjoy a memorable sail around New York City. After the event, he shared his insights on how Go Circular ties into our low carbon building solutions.
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A new article in Construction Specifier magazine looks into the future of sustainable building trends. As demand for innovative building solutions grows, the next generation of ultra-low-carbon concrete solutions is proving foundational. These building materials reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment, without sacrificing performance. Read more about the latest in sustainability, featuring insights from Dave Diedrick and Dave Figurski: https://bit.ly/4c6yXvo