A material, usually finely divided, that when mixed with water forms a paste, and when molded sets into a solid mass. The term cement is sometimes used to refer to organic compounds used for adhering or for fastening materials. The types of cements Partners Group deals with are:

• Sustainability and factory-made cements (Strength classes of 42.5 and 52.5)
• Factory-made composite cements
• Sulfate-resisting cements
• Rapid hardening Portland cements (a.k.a. White cement )
• Masonry cement
• Expansive cements
• Environmental cements – Non-Portland cement