The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has approved the production and sale of a new cement type, MASONRY CEMENT TYPE M, for the Ghanaian market.
This approval, aligned with international standards, aims to enhance the nation’s production of environmentally sustainable products with a lower carbon footprint.
GHACEM LIMITED is the first company to be certified to produce and sell this new cement type, known as GHACEM SUPERPLAST MASONRY CEMENT TYPE M.
However, it is important to note that MASONRY CEMENT TYPE M is specifically designed for plastering and laying of blocks and should not be used for concrete and structural work.
The GSA encourages the Building and Construction industry to adhere to the specified usage of MASONRY CEMENT TYPE M. For further information, interested parties can contact the Ghana Standards Authority or visit their website at www.gsa.gov.gh.
Director General of the Ghana Standards Authority, Professor Alex Dodoo, expressed optimism about the impact of this new cement type on the construction sector in Ghana.
Another hazard has been introduced in our building industry. Definitely contractors will use it or a mix of it for structural work whether we like it or not so as to maximise profit if it is cheaper. Let’s prepare for the associated disasters attributed to structural failure.