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Tarmac trials new low carbon concrete solution with Align
Tarmac has trialled a new innovative low carbon concrete solution with Align, the joint venture delivering the Central 1 (C1) section of HS2 Phase One.
Building a net zero future for cement and concrete requires government...
Thomas Guillot, CEO, Global Cement and Concrete Association, explains why it is crucial for the government to increase support for the cement and concrete...
Ecocem provides new low carbon concrete for Edmonton EcoPark
Ecocem and Taylor Woodrow have conducted their first pour of Exegy® low carbon concrete at Edmonton EcoPark, North London.
Post COP26 landmark ‘The Hope Sculpture’ delivers cement-free concrete superstructure
The Hope Sculpture by Steuart Padwick officially launched in Glasgow, with an industry panel discussing how the build’s 75% reduction in CO2 can be used to accelerate the construction sector’s net zero delivery.
New luminescent concrete receives ‘glowing’ approval
A new ‘glow-in-the-dark’ luminescent concrete that absorbs energy from ultraviolet rays to generate light has been used to bring a Derbyshire commercial development to life.
Concrete contractor killed by exploding tyre
A concrete supplier has been fined after a contracted agency worker suffered fatal injuries when a tyre exploded at its site.
Driving innovation: AI timber design system and self-healing concrete
Winners have been announced for the 2021 COINS Grand Challenge, a global competition organised by Construction Industry Solutions (COINS), which aims to drive innovation across the construction industry.
Cement manufacturers accelerate shift to net zero concrete
40 of the world’s cement and concrete manufacturers have joined forces to accelerate the shift to net zero concrete, pledging to cut CO2 emissions by 2030.
The ultimate guide to 3D technology in concrete construction workflows
This ebook from imaging, measurement and realisation technology specialist Faro offers the ultimate guide to using 3D technology in concrete construction workflows.
Concrete-like material developed from space dust and astronaut blood
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a concrete-like material made of space dust and the blood, sweat and tears of astronauts.
HS2 to harness 3D printed graphene reinforced concrete
HS2 is deploying ‘Printfrastructure’, a 3D reinforced concrete printing technology, to help cut carbon on the project by up to 50%.
Reinforced waterproof concrete and corrosion protection for seawater aquariums
Cementaid Everdure CALTITE System Hydrophobic and Pore‐blocking Ingredient (HPI) for membrane‐free, truly waterproof concrete.
Laing O’Rourke secures funding to decarbonise manufactured concrete
Laing O’Rourke has secured a grant from the UK’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) to decarbonise manufactured concrete components used in construction.
Mace pioneers cement-free concrete technology
Mace is spearheading a cement-free concrete technology that reduces the embodied carbon of a construction project by 78%.
Aggregate Industries opens new Warwickshire concrete plant
As part of ongoing plans to expand its concrete offering across the West Midlands, Aggregate Industries has opened a new ready-mix concrete plant in Coleshill, Warwickshire.
ENGIE demolishes four concrete cooling towers at Rugeley site
The regeneration of the Rugeley B coal fired power station site has achieved a major milestone with the controlled demolition of the four 117m concrete cooling towers that have dominated the local skyline for decades.
Breedon acquires ‘mini mix’ concrete operator
Construction materials group, Breedon has acquired Express Minimix, a 'mini mix' concrete operator based out of Durham.
Graphene-enhanced concrete to revolutionise industry
Graphene specialists at The University of Manchester and Nationwide Engineering have developed graphene-enhanced concrete to revolutionise the concrete industry.
Project to help decarbonise precast concrete in construction
A UK team has launched a project to research and develop processes to decarbonise precast concrete in construction.
HS2 signs R&D deal to collaborate on low carbon concrete
HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC), which will enable it to access leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities.
£258m contracts to upgrade ageing concrete roads
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, John Sisk & Son, VolkerFitzpatrick, Colas Ltd, Dyer & Butler and Tarmac have secured contracts worth £285m to upgrade the concrete surface of roads across the UK.
HS2 swaps steel for wind turbine blades to reinforce concrete
Retired wind turbine blades destined for the incinerator will instead be used to create carbon-friendly reinforced concrete on Britain’s new high speed rail network, HS2 Ltd.
[VIDEO] True automation in Revit for concrete structures
Realise the power of Revit automation for structural detailing of reinforcement for concrete structures. How DiRoots BIM solution helped PPE to optimise their workflows by around 90%.
Concrete pour complete at radioactive waste site
Work on Dounreay’s newest radioactive waste store has reached a major milestone, with the completion of a 140m3 concrete pour.
UNiBLOCK’s Insulated Concrete Forms revolution
For years, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) have been playing on the margins of the UK’s construction sector. That is all about to change, according to Leslie Dawson, managing director of UNiBLOCK.
Construction firm fined £20k after worker hit by concrete pump boom
Construction company, Axio (Special Works) Limited has been fined £20,000 after an employee was seriously injured when he was struck by a concrete pump.