World Cement Podcast

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , David Bizley is joined by Justin Dickey of Cemex and Randy Kirchain of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub to explore the emerging era of hyperscale infrastructure as the demand for AI (and the vast datacentres that power it) continues to grow.   Topics covered in this issue include: The unprecedented demand for hyperscale infrastructure Achieving prec...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Robert Christinger, Head of Automation at Vigier Ciment and Thierry Obédé, Chief Revenue Officer ANYbotics to explore the role of autonomous robots in cement plant operations.   Topics covered in this issue: Origins of the collaboration The roles for robots in cement Man vs. Machine – keeping personnel invested a...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , David Bizley is joined by Professor Theo Hanein (Chair of Construction Materials Science) and Dr Wafaa Borja (Research Fellow) at Leeds University’s school of civil engineering. And the topic? BCSA cements and the work being done at Leeds university to transform them from a product reserved for niche applications into a more mainstream alternative to P...

In this follow-up episode, we dive back into the closing CCUS panel discussion that took place at this year’s EnviroTech in London. With the aim of exploring the ins-and-outs of CCUS, with a particular focus on upcoming projects in the UK, Senior Editor, David Bizley, was joined on stage by: Rachel Sutton, Interim CEO of Peak Cluster, Tolga Timirci, Head of Global CCUS Projects at Heidelberg Mater...

 This episode of the World Cement Podcast is a little different from the usual as it’s the first of a two-parter where we take a look back at the closing CCUS panel discussion from this year’s EnviroTech conference.    With EnviroTech 2026 taking place in London, this year’s CCUS panel discussion placed a special focus on projects taking place in the UK, like Hynet and Peak Cluster.    To give our...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Professor Leon Black of the University of Leeds to discuss the Safe, Sustainable, and Swift Reconstruction of Ukraine (S3RoU) project which is working to help rebuild the country as Russia’s illegal invasion stretches on past its four year anniversary.   Topics covered include: The development of a novel concrete...

As the world’s second-largest producer of cement, India represents a significant and growing market that presents both challenges and opportunities. In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , David is joined by Dr S. B. Hegde, Professor of Civil Engineering from Jain College of Engineering to discuss the outlook for India’s cement industry over the coming year. Drawing on topics raised in Dr He...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , Senior Editor, David Bizley is joined by Nicolas Pato, Team Leader for Industrial Tests & Implementation at Heidelberg Materials’ Global Research & Development and Innovation division.   David and Nicolas review Heidelberg Materials’ ReConcrete programme. They explore the origins of the programme, the technologies involved, the impact on carbon...

In the World Cement Podcast’s final episode for 2025, Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Imran Akram of IA Cement to review the state of the market over the course of the year and consider what’s in store for the industry in 2026.   Topics covered: 2025 market overview Winners and losers Prospects for 2026 The overcapacity issue The impact of decarbonisation on trade If you enjoy this episode...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , David Bizley is joined by Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the GCCA to discuss the state of the cement industry’s progress towards net zero and the findings of their recent Net Zero Action and Progress Report 2025/6.   Topics covered, include: Are we on track for net zero by 2050? The key technology levers for cement producers Policy wishlist Enablin...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , David Bizley is joined by Scott Ziegler, CEO of CemAI to explore the role of AI & ML in the cement industry. This episode covers everything from changes in the control room, to dispelling fears around personnel replacement, and exploring the importance of adequate cybersecurity.   Topics covered include: The impact on operations and cement quality...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , Paul Monaghan, Head of Sustainability at Mannok, joins Senior Editor, David Bizley, to explore Mannok’s acquisition by Çimsa, the company’s approach to sustainability and decarbonisation, and the unique challenges and opportunities posed by operating on the island of Ireland.    Topics covered in this episode include: The acquisition by Çimsa and the d...

In this special joint episode of the World Cement Podcast and Cementing Europe’s Future, Senior Editor David Bizley is once again joined by Koen Coppelholle, CEO of Cement Europe (formerly CEMBUREAU). The two discuss the reasons behind the rebrand, a new action plan for cement, and the future of the industry.   Topics covered include: Rebranding from CEMBUREAU to Cement Europe Changing priorities...

The World Cement Podcast welcomes Dr Katherine Romanak of the University of Texas at Austin for a deep dive into the topic of geological CO2 storage – the processes involved both above and below ground, the challenges and opportunities, and what (not) to worry about! Topics covered include: Dispelling misconceptions and exploring the importance of public buy-in The chemical processes involved and...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Mike Ireland, President and CEO of the ACA or American Cement Association. Listen in as Mike and David dive into a range of topics, including: The ACA’s recent rebranding efforts  Low carbon cements and CCS The impact of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and policy in general How AI will shape cement demand over the c...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , we are joined by Antonio Carrillo, Vice President for Sustainability at Holcim. Tune in to hear a discussion covering everything from CCUS to the circular economy. Topics covered include: Key decarbonisation milestones CCUS projects The circular economy Green construction Collaboration Policy & Legislation And more!

Sayak Datta, Partner at Roland Berger joins the World Cement Podcast to dive into the details of a recent report highlighting five must-win themes for Southeast Asian cement producers – covering everything from sales to sustainability. As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review!

Dr Diana Casey, Executive Director of the Mineral Products Association joins the World Cement Podcast to explore the role of CCS in decarbonising UK cement industry. In this episode, we cover the challenges, opportunities, the role of government, and take a look at some of the exciting projects on the horizon.

Our guest for this episode of the World Cement Podcast is Alfredo Carrato, Venture Capital Advisor for CEMEX Ventures. Listen in to the conversation as World Cement’s Senior Editor, David Bizley, and Alfredo discuss the role of venture capital and cleantech in enabling the cement industry’s green transition. Topics covered include: The role of venture capital in decarbonising cement Defining ‘Clea...

In this special joint episode of the World Cement Podcast , and Cementing Europe’s future, the podcast of CEMBUREAU, David Bizley, Senior Editor of World Cement is joined by Koen Coppenholle, CEO of CEMBUREAU, for a deep dive into the Clean Industrial Deal and a discussion of what it means for the European cement industry. Topics covered, include: Financing & State Aid CBAM Net Zero Roadmaps T...

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast , Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Álvaro Lorenz Global Director of Sustainability, Institutional Relations, Product Development, Engineering and Energy at Votorantim Cimentos.   Listen in as David and Álvaro explore Votorantim’s decarbonisation journey, exploring highlights, discussing milestones, and looking ahead to future developments.   If yo...

In Episode 5 of the World Cement Podcast , Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Eoin Condren, Corporate Development Executive Director for Ecocem. Topics covered include: the importance of investing in innovation, the role of policy and legislation in supporting next generation cement products, and a look at some exciting new technologies.

In Episode 4 of the World Cement Podcast, Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Dr Andrew Minson of the GCCA to discuss:  The ins and outs of the recently launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system, The importance of educating end-users about low-carbon cement & concrete solutions, What’s being done to drive innovation,  And steps producers can take to maximise their emissions reductions today...

In Episode 3 of the World Cement Podcas t, Alfie Lloyd-Perks sits down with Christopher Ashworth, President of FLSmidth Cement, for a discussion covering: the journey to decarbonisation, the importance of partnerships and collaboration, the role of digitalisation, and more... Keep an eye out for future episodes featuring insight and expertise from leaders in the cement industry and remember to sup...

Tune into Episode 2 of the World Cement podcast to hear the second half of the CCUS-focused panel discussion from EnviroTech 2024. This episode includes the second half of the discussion and features insights from: Nate Lozanoski – Global Sr. Offering Manager - Carbon Capture Solutions  at Honeywell UOP Burcin Temel Mckenna – Global Head of Carbon Capture at Ramboll Paul Monaghan – Group Head of S...