Segment information - Schedule of depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	$ 397	$ 384
Americas Materials Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	190	186
Americas Building Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	80	75
Europe Materials Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	103	101
Europe Building Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	$ 24	$ 22