Segment information - Schedule of depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	$ 424	$ 401	$ 821	$ 785
Americas Materials Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	208	195	398	381
Americas Building Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	84	73	164	148
Europe Materials Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	109	111	212	212
Europe Building Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	$ 23	$ 22	$ 47	$ 44