Solutions that build, connect and improve our world

From the homes we live in, to the schools we learn in
From the offices we work in, to the hospitals we heal in
From the roads we drive on, to the paths we walk on
From the gardens we relax in, to the arenas we gather in
From the theatres we perform in, to the parks we play in

Our materials and products are everywhere you live, work and play.

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The materials we supply

Our essential materials are founded in resource-backed assets, which support the manufacture and supply of aggregates, cement, lime, readymixed concrete, asphalt and paving & construction services.

These materials are used extensively in a wide range of construction applications, from major public road and infrastructure projects, to the development and refurbishment of commercial buildings and residential communities.

Materials Glossary

Aggregates

Aggregates are naturally occurring materials deposits such as granite, limestone and sandstone. They are supplied as a range of products for use in...

Aggregates

Aggregates are naturally occurring materials deposits such as granite, limestone and sandstone. They are supplied as a range of products for use in general construction and engineering projects as well as in a variety of additional CRH product lines including asphalt, readymixed concrete, infrastructure products, architectural products, and bagged mortars and concrete mixes. Our customers include government and local authorities who are responsible for the construction and maintenance of road networks, as well as paving contractors.

Materials Glossary

Cement

Cement is the primary binding agent in the production of concrete products for the construction industry. Produced from limestone, cement is most...

Cement

Cement is the primary binding agent in the production of concrete products for the construction industry. Produced from limestone, cement is most commonly mixed with sand, stone or other aggregates and water to form concrete. While most cement is used in markets close to production sites, it can also be traded internationally.

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Lime

Lime is a versatile chemical product used across multiple industries including iron & steel, building materials, sugar, agriculture & forestry and...

Lime

Lime is a versatile chemical product used across multiple industries including iron & steel, building materials, sugar, agriculture & forestry and more. It can be found in everything from the toothpaste we use each day, to the water we drink, to the windows in our homes, to the soil in our gardens.

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Readymixed Concrete

Readymixed concrete is a highly versatile building material comprised of aggregates bound together with cement and water. It is strong, customisable...

Readymixed Concrete

Readymixed concrete is a highly versatile building material comprised of aggregates bound together with cement and water. It is strong, customisable and durable, making it the world’s most popular building material. Our readymixed concrete is produced to meet customer specifications and is delivered in a timely manner, from our extensive network of manufacturing plants in local markets.

Materials Glossary

Asphalt

Asphalt is primarily used in road surfacing and other transport infrastructure including airport runways. It consists of aggregates bound together...

Asphalt

Asphalt is primarily used in road surfacing and other transport infrastructure including airport runways. It consists of aggregates bound together with bitumen, a by-product of the oil industry. Our key customers include government and local authorities who are responsible for the construction and maintenance of road networks. In order to minimise emissions, we use recycled materials and innovative technologies. One hundred percent of asphalt is recyclable for future uses.

Materials Glossary

Paving & Construction

In North America and parts of Europe, we offer end-to-end pavement installation services, covering everything from roads and highways to shopping...

Paving & Construction

In North America and parts of Europe, we offer end-to-end pavement installation services, covering everything from roads and highways to shopping malls to runways. A significant portion of our paving work is repair and maintenance of roadways due to regular wear and tear caused by heavy axle traffic and freeze thaw impact on road surfaces. We provide the materials, crews, equipment and expertise needed for preparation, paving and maintenance of traffic flows during the construction phase.

The products we make

We manufacture high value-added building products for use primarily in residential and non-residential construction projects globally.

Customer understanding, product and process innovation and the relative ease with which some of our products can be transported long distances, are all key differentiating features of our products businesses.

Products Glossary

Architectural Products

Architectural products include concrete masonry and hardscapes such as pavers, kerbs, retaining walls and related patio products, for use in...

Architectural Products

Architectural products include concrete masonry and hardscapes such as pavers, kerbs, retaining walls and related patio products, for use in residential, commercial and public construction markets. Products are sold to general builders merchants, DIY outlets, major US Homecenter chains, as well as to municipalities and large contractors.

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Infrastructure Products

Infrastructure products include a range of precast concrete and polymer-based products such as underground vaults, drainage pipes and structures,...

Infrastructure Products

Infrastructure products include a range of precast concrete and polymer-based products such as underground vaults, drainage pipes and structures, utility enclosures and modular precast structures, which are supplied to the water, energy, communications, transportation and building structures markets.

Products Glossary

Construction Accessories

Our construction accessories are
high-value innovative products and engineered solutions designed to
facilitate the construction process. They...

Construction Accessories

Our construction accessories are high-value innovative products and engineered solutions designed to facilitate the construction process. They include a broad range of engineered anchoring, fixing and connection solutions, as well as lifting systems, formwork accessories and general accessories used in construction applications, and they are often bespoke elements designed especially for use on challenging construction projects.

Products Glossary

Network Access Products

Network access products are designed and manufactured technical systems for access to, and sealing and protection of, utilities infrastructure,...

Network Access Products

Network access products are designed and manufactured technical systems for access to, and sealing and protection of, utilities infrastructure, including composite access chambers, covers, passive safety systems, retention sockets, sealants and meter boxes. These solutions offer a time-saving alternative to traditional methods of construction.

Our global business operates as two divisions

CRH Americas

We are the leading building materials solutions business in North America.

As a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, readymixed concrete, paving and construction services, and with our extensive network of value-added products operations, we combine our materials, products, services and design expertise to offer sustainable building solutions for our customers.

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CRH Europe

As a regional leader with an extensive portfolio of businesses, we deliver a breadth of solutions serving the innovative RMI-focused developed markets and fast-growing new-build markets throughout Europe.

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Projects all over the globe

Our products have been used extensively in some of the most iconic construction projects worldwide. Here you can take a look through some of them.

Global Project Portfolio

CRH Europe

Paris, France

Keeping Paris moving with the biggest urban transport project in Europe

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CRH Americas

Ontario, Canada

Bridges, interchanges and more with the Ontario Highway 407 Express Toll Road

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Dubai, UAE

Creating the curtain-wall of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building

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Dublin, Ireland

Controlling the skies and enhancing the skyline at Dublin Airport

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Georgia, United States

Atlanta Braves' SunTrust Park gets an underground stormwater detention system

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Brussels, Belgium

“THE ONE” project benefits from optimised accessibility and flexibility

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Firth of Forth, United Kingdom

100,000 rebar couplers made and supplied for the Queensferry Crossing

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Budapest, Hungary

The Rudas Bath gets an upgrade which remains faithful to its centuries-old façade

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CRH Americas

Florida, United States

Creating "one of the most beautiful buildings in the world" at Florida Polytechnic University

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New York, United States

Arbor House gets a state-of-the-art stormwater reuse system

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CRH Europe

Poland

Navigating mountains and the elements with Poland's Zakopianka project

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Northwest Territories, Canada

Taking cement on a 5,000km journey to Diavik Diamond Mine

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CRH Europe

Canberra, Australia

Canberra's landmark rail project gets the reliable underground network access it needs

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

Environmental and technical challenges overcome as the Northern Spire is raised

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CRH Americas

New York, United States

Breathing new life into New York's LaGuardia Airport

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CRH Europe

Wexford, Ireland

Creating the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, the longest of its type in the world

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Arizona, United States

Making the iconic Horseshoe Bend Overlook accessible to visitors with disabilities

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CRH Europe

Bochum, Germany

Technical paving know-how delivers the Hufelandplatz at Bochum

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Vienna, Austria

Pushing the limits of what is possible with concrete at DC Tower 1

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Ohio, United States

The Bridge of Honor connects Pomeroy, Ohio, and Mason, West Virginia

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California, United States

San Francisco 49ers Stadium Scores Big with Oldcastle Infrastructure BioMod® System

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CRH Europe

Copenhagen, Denmark

From marketplace to living space with Copenhagen's Groenttorvet Project

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Florida, United States

Paving the way for exploration at Kennedy Space Center

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CRH Europe

Paris, France

Combining beauty and technical prowess at the Louis Vuitton Museum

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