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Segment information - Summary of key performance measures by segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenues | $ 9,654 | $ 9,709 | $ 16,187 | $ 16,136
Adjusted EBITDA | 2,255 | 2,014 | 2,700 | 2,400
Americas Materials Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenues | 4,406 | 4,164 | 6,608 | 6,059
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,193 | 935 | 1,208 | 900
Americas Building Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenues | 2,116 | 2,148 | 3,809 | 3,809
Adjusted EBITDA | 476 | 474 | 784 | 775
Europe Materials Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenues | 2,404 | 2,614 | 4,417 | 4,792
Adjusted EBITDA | 499 | 515 | 589 | 583
Europe Building Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenues | 728 | 783 | 1,353 | 1,476
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 87 | $ 90 | $ 119 | $ 142

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