Segment information - Schedule of depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization	$ 1,633	$ 1,552	$ 1,479
Americas Materials Solutions
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization	781	777	750
Americas Building Solutions
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization	299	236	155
Europe Materials Solutions
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization	464	466	490
Europe Building Solutions
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization	$ 89	$ 73	$ 84