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Segment information - Schedule of depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | $ 467 | $ 402 | $ 1,288 | $ 1,187
Americas Materials Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 213 | 195 | 611 | 576
Americas Building Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 85 | 73 | 249 | 221
Europe Materials Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 145 | 112 | 357 | 324
Europe Building Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | $ 24 | $ 22 | $ 71 | $ 66

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