Concrete Innovation

Innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any organization or industry. Explore breakthroughs, technological strides, and innovative solutions shaping our sector with Concrete Connect.

From construction methodologies to eco-friendly materials, our Innovation page is your go-to for staying informed on industry progress.

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CRA announces 2024 award winners

23/10/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

Awards celebrate excellence in concrete repair and highlight innovative projects, emerging talent, and key contributions the sector
Graphene concrete trial cuts cement and carbon emissions

16/12/2024 08:15 | Concrete Innovation

Graphene-enhanced concrete admixture reduces cement use and carbon emissions in Ottawa construction project
UK’s first 3D concrete printer to tackle sustainability challenges

06/12/2024 08:30 | Concrete Innovation

Installation aims to advance sustainable construction with innovative technology and industry collaboration opportunities

Colne Valley Viaduct wins design award

27/11/2024 08:45 | Concrete Innovation

HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct earns engineering award for innovative design blending technical excellence with a striking landscape presence
AI tool boosts concrete recycling and waste compliance

26/11/2024 08:00 | Concrete Innovation

Envirovue’s AI tool streamlines waste transfer compliance and improves recycling, including sorting demolition waste for concrete reuse
Peab unveils “climate-improved” concrete piles

25/11/2024 08:00 | Concrete Innovation

Climate-friendly alternative to traditional concrete piles reduces carbon emissions by up to 34%
UK’s first IBAA concrete laid at Ling Hall

22/11/2024 08:00 | Concrete Innovation

First concrete pour using incinerator bottom ash aggregate showcases sustainable alternative to traditional materials
Cemex recognises top innovations in concrete technology

19/11/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

2024 Förderpreis Beton competition showcases innovative ideas in material performance and sustainability
Whiteleys redevelopment wins Concrete Society’s top honour

14/11/2024 14:14 | Concrete Innovation

The Concrete Society has announced its annual Awards for Excellence in Concrete, with winners showcasing outstanding achievements in structural and architectural concrete
Carbonaide demonstrates CO₂ removal and storage in concrete

12/11/2024 08:00 | Concrete Innovation

Carbonaide demonstrates CO₂ removal in concrete, mineralising 90 tonnes of CO₂ by the end of 2024 as part of a new collaborative initiative
Graphene concrete trial shows cost reductions

07/11/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

New graphene trial reveals cost savings and cement reduction for concrete manufacturers.
Celebrating 20 years of graphene breakthrough

30/10/2024 09:30 | Concrete Innovation

University of Manchester celebrates 20 years since scientists first isolated the Nobel Prize-winning ‘wonder material’ graphene
Hove skatepark recognised in Golden Trowel Awards

30/10/2024 08:30 | Concrete Innovation

Skatepark design and build company takes first place in Golden Trowel Awards' commercial photo category
Dr Shiva Shirani wins Innovandi NanoCem Prize

17/10/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

Postdoctoral researcher awarded prize for work using 4D nano-imaging technology to study low-carbon cement
HydroGraph patent offers potential in high-strength concrete

14/10/2024 07:15 | Concrete Innovation

HydroGraph submits two US patent applications for its innovative graphene-coated hollow glass microsphere technology
VIDEO: HS2’s Interchange Station bridge reaches significant milestone

10/10/2024 15:46 | Concrete Innovation

15 colossal concrete bridge beams lifted into position as HS2’s Interchange Station, Solihull takes a step forward
Aggregate Industries’ ECOCycle to boost circular construction

03/10/2024 07:45 | Concrete Innovation

ECOCycle’s global rollout aims to minimise waste and promote sustainable practices in construction
Tackling highwall stabilisation in former quarries

01/10/2024 07:45 | Concrete Innovation

RBL addresses geotechnical issues at former quarry sites, where unstable highwalls and backfilled ground complicate construction
Holcim invests in Sublime Systems

23/09/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

Investment in US startup to scale up innovative low-carbon cement production technology
Finalists for 2024 ITA Tunnelling Awards announced

19/09/2024 08:00 | Concrete Innovation

Finalists highlight innovative and transformative projects in underground infrastructure across the globe
ACR launch rebar tying robot

18/09/2024 08:00 | Concrete Innovation

US-based Advanced Construction Robotics launch third generation of its rebar tying robot
World's first electric slipform paver launched

09/09/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

World’s first fully electric slipform paver aims to reduce carbon footprint of concrete pavement projects by eliminating the need for fossil fuels
UoT turn demolished concrete into sustainable building bricks

27/08/2024 12:30 | Concrete Innovation

University of Tokyo researchers develop method to recycle concrete into new bricks while capturing CO2
HS2 complete composite bridge installation

20/08/2024 07:00 | Concrete Innovation

Construction of Aston Church Road bridge reaches major milestone with successful placement of 84m-long structure
Video: Wendover Dean Viaduct deck complete

15/08/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

HS2 have completed eight-month installation of double composite 3,700 tonne, 450m-long structure
Graphene admixtures launched for pre-cast concrete

13/08/2024 16:00 | Concrete Innovation

Gerdau Graphene unveils NanoCONS admixture solutions specifically designed for the construction industry
Boral develop lower-carbon concrete products

13/08/2024 12:37 | Concrete Innovation

Next-generation lower-carbon concrete product uses calcined clay as an alternative supplementary cementitious material
Construction product manufacturers slow to adopt digitisation

22/07/2024 07:15 | Concrete Innovation

CLC report highlights construction product manufacturers are not prioritising digitisation, despite recognising its potential for increased profitability
First 3D-printed homes for Ireland

17/07/2024 07:15 | Concrete Innovation

Harcourt Technologies constructing Ireland's first 3D-printed social housing units in Dundalk
3D-printed skatepark for Paris 24

12/07/2024 07:30 | Concrete Innovation

Paris 2024’s Saint-Gobain Skate Game uses 3D-printed concrete modules and resembles a giant pinball machine
Project Milestone launch next phase

11/07/2024 07:45 | Concrete Innovation

Innovative housing project aims to revolutionize construction using 3D printed concrete technology
Eiffage and Google Cloud to enhance AI strategy for concrete projects

01/07/2024 08:45 | Business & Finance

Partnership will help Eiffage improve team efficiency and ease of working through a structured approach to technology
Holcim to use AI to reinforce manufacturing capacity

27/06/2024 10:55 | Concrete Innovation

Holcim plan to expand AI-based machine intelligence to over 100 plants to predict and prevent failure
New concrete turns buildings into batteries

13/06/2024 08:45 | Concrete Innovation

Innovative new concrete could help transform UK’s homes into energy-storing batteries
Concrete sustainability tool wins innovation challenge

31/05/2024 09:00 | Concrete Innovation

New digital analysis tool that helps improve sustainability of concrete crowned winner of Tarmac’s 2023 Innovation Challenge
Betalor win IPHA's Terry Treanor Award

28/05/2024 13:34 | Concrete Innovation

Betalor win IPHA’s 2024 Terry Treanor Award for development of “world's lowest emission hollow-core slabs"
Webuild open robotic ashlar factory

23/05/2024 08:45 | Concrete Innovation

Factory will produce 100,000 prefabricated concrete ashlar segments for Turin-Lyon high-speed railway project
Concrete strength sensing system wins Edison Award

17/05/2024 08:30 | Concrete Innovation

US University invention wins gold in Edison Award in the Critical Human Infrastructure category
HS2 completes second Wendover Dean Viaduct deck slide

14/05/2024 08:45 | Concrete Innovation

‘Double composite’ structure uses less carbon-intensive concrete and steel than a more traditional design
Wind tunnel testing for M40 concrete bridge barriers

03/05/2024 08:30 | Concrete Innovation

National Highways models replacing M4 Prince of Wales bridge’s steel barrier with a concrete central reservation using wind tunnel
Post-show success for Utranazz

01/05/2024 08:57 | Business & Finance

Utranazz celebrate winning the UK Concrete Show's Innovation Award 2024
Sublime System’s low-carbon cement used in first project

22/04/2024 08:50 | Concrete Innovation

Turner Construction and Boston Sand & Gravel first to place concrete with Sublime Systems' zero-carbon cement in a mud mat
Low-carbon cement initiative funding boost

16/04/2024 08:30 | Concrete Innovation

Sublime Systems secures $87 million in funding from US Department of Energy for low-carbon cement initiative
PERI open new "TwistBlock" school in Kenya

12/04/2024 08:30 | Concrete Innovation

TwistBlock technology sees first school in PERI’s Building Sustainability initiative open in Kenya
Tarmac offers AI-enhanced concrete sensors to boost sustainable construction

03/04/2024 17:23 | Concrete Innovation

AI-enhanced digital sensors can help optimise concrete mixes, lower carbon emissions, and reduce on-site construction time
Video: Innovative design cuts carbon on key HS2 viaducts

22/03/2024 12:48 | Concrete Innovation

HS2 designers and engineers use ‘double composite’ structure to cut carbon on five key viaducts
Five reasons to attend the UK Concrete Show

18/03/2024 11:33 | Concrete Innovation

This week (20-21 March) sees the 12th UK Concrete Show open its doors at NEC Birmingham, showcasing the very best that the concrete industry has to offer.
Call for Concrete Society Award nominations

18/03/2024 11:00 | Concrete Innovation

Concrete Society now accepting entries from projects that demonstrate “innovation and excellence” in the use of concrete
rg+p to help fast-track new housebuilding system

12/03/2024 11:21 | Concrete Innovation

rg+p join development panel to help fast-track the new Zicon housebuilding system
Breakthrough for low carbon concrete

21/02/2024 12:57 | Concrete Innovation

Mineral Products Association announces major breakthrough as part of the mission to produce low carbon concrete
New Nobel Center opts for net-zero concrete

14/02/2024 13:52 | Concrete Innovation

Nobel Center Project to use Heidelberg Materials’ evoZero for new Nobel Center in Stockholm
Tarmac launch new CEVO brand

05/02/2024 15:40 | Concrete Innovation

New lower-carbon concrete brand first in UK to align with Green Construction Board rating system
Holcim’s ECOCycle technology named ‘Circularity Lighthouse’

15/01/2024 11:28 | Concrete Innovation

Holcim recognised for innovative and scalable ECOCycle technology
AI tool will detect issues with RAAC

10/01/2024 16:28 | Product Focus

University researchers develop AI tool to detect evidence of distressed RAAC
Holcim launch first 3D-printed concrete bridge built with recycled materials

29/12/2023 13:09 | Concrete Innovation

First 3D-printed concrete bridge built with recycled materials in Holcim proprietary concrete ink
Roger Bullivant agrees graphene deal with Concretene

18/12/2023 13:48 | Business & Finance

UK pre-cast piling specialists Roger Bullivant agree in-principle volume order for graphene-enhanced concrete admixture
Doctoral student helps create self-healing concrete additive

06/12/2023 15:47 | Concrete Innovation

Development of self-healing concrete could provide a more sustainable solution by reducing the need for repairs and maintenance
New British Standard for concrete welcomed

04/12/2023 11:37 | Concrete Innovation

Aggregate Industries and Cemex welcome the newly revised BS 8500 standard for concrete
New concrete recipe to help decarbonisation

04/12/2023 10:51 | Concrete Innovation

One of the most significant changes to the traditional ‘recipe’ for making concrete since the 1980s is set to be introduced in the UK, helping architects and engineers decarbonise the construction of buildings and infrastructure.
Winners of The Concrete Society 2023 Awards announced

16/11/2023 13:40 | Architecture

The winners of the 2023 Concrete Society Awards were announced last night during a glittering ceremony at the The Royal Lancaster London. Hosted by broadcaster Marcus Brigstocke, the awards celebrate excellence in concrete.
HS2 approves digital concrete testing

14/11/2023 10:49 | Concrete Innovation

HS2 Ltd has approved the rollout of digital concrete testing following a successful trial with its main works contractor, Balfour Beatty Vinci.
Construction Startup Competition 2023 winners revealed

09/11/2023 11:59 | Concrete Innovation

The winners of the Cemex Ventures Construction Startup Competition 2023 have been announced.
Cement 2 Zero project completes first trial melt

03/10/2023 09:57 | Decarbonisation

Innovative steel and cement industry collaboration scales up zero-emission cement trials
North West low-carbon concrete showcase

17/09/2023 12:48 | Concrete Innovation
Cemex Germany strengthen electric vehicle fleet

12/09/2023 20:05 | Concrete Innovation

Company takes delivery of two iONTRON eMixer ready-mixed concrete trucks from Putzmeister
Holcim launch global Innovation Hub

06/09/2023 09:15 | Decarbonisation

New Hub aims to accelerate and scale up low-carbon, circular and energy-efficient building
Concrete Society visits Dunbar cement plant

29/08/2023 11:18 | Decarbonisation

Tarmac host visit to Scotland’s only cement plant for 47 members of the Concrete Society CouncilIN late July, Tarmac’s Dunbar plant in East Lothian hosted a visit for 47 members of the Concrete Society Council.
Mannok in new partnership with FLSmidth

14/08/2023 08:49 | Decarbonisation

Decarbonization research project aims to maximize SCMs in cement composition via digitalization
Major milestone for Synhelion and CEMEX

03/08/2023 14:07 | Decarbonisation

Companies make further progress towards world’s first fully solar-powered cement plant
Cemex support lower-carbon concrete trials at Heathrow

03/08/2023 12:33 | Concrete Products

Company partners with Heathrow Airport and Ecocem to trial lower-carbon concrete solutions
Cemex increase investment in Carbon Upcycling

01/08/2023 12:02 | Decarbonisation

Company planning to roll out additional carbon mitigation projects with innovative carbon tech firm
Cemex dry mortars now included in Vertua range

31/07/2023 16:51 | Concrete Products

Innovative production techniques reduce embodied carbon of Cemex’s mortar range by more than 30%
LeadIT and GCCA launch Green Cement Technology Tracker

20/07/2023 10:21 | Decarbonisation

New tracker to help monitor worldwide decarbonization efforts in the cement industry
First fully decarbonized cement plant in Germany

14/07/2023 10:47 | Decarbonisation

Heidelberg Materials’ GeZero project aims to capture and store 700,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually
Heidelberg Materials look to close the materials loop

12/07/2023 09:51 | Decarbonisation

Pioneering project in France aims to produce low-carbon cement from demolished concrete
Holcim invest in Suffolk Technologies Fund

12/07/2023 08:47 | Business & Finance

Company empowering disruptive start-ups at forefront of innovative and sustainable building solutions
Cemex launch dedicated BIM software plug-in

06/07/2023 12:15 | Concrete Innovation

Industry-first tool to help architects and engineers choose innovative and more sustainable solutions
SigmaRoc partner with Material Evolution

03/07/2023 10:14 | Concrete Products

Companies join forces to develop new range of innovative low-carbon concrete products
Clyngas technology for Alicante cement plant

28/06/2023 00:24 | Decarbonisation

European Union awards Cemex €4.4 million grant for innovative waste-to-fuel technology
Aggregate Industries cement tanker in UK biofuel first

16/06/2023 08:19 | Decarbonisation

Bulk tanker fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil deployed as part of Lafarge Cement business
High-tech concrete from Heidelberg Materials

27/04/2023 09:09 | Concrete Products

Europe’s largest 3D printed building currently under construction in Heidelberg, Germany
Successful outcome for decarbonization collaboration

03/04/2023 11:06 | Decarbonisation

Mannok and FLSmidth deliver significant step forward in the decarbonization of cement production
CEMEX enter ground-breaking carbon utilization agreement

24/02/2023 16:39 | Decarbonisation

ETFuels to transform CO2 from Alicante cement plant into green fuels for use in the shipping industryCEMEX have signed an agreement with green fuels producer ETFuels, to transform CO2 from CEMEX’s Alicante cement plant in Spain into green fuels.
US Government funding for Solar MEAD project

17/02/2023 09:13 | Decarbonisation

CEMEX, Sandia Labs, and Synhelion to scale solar energy technology to produce cement
EU backs Heidelberg Materials CCUS project in Bulgaria

20/01/2023 11:10 | Business & Finance

Innovation Fund provides €190 million to Heidelberg Materials and PetroCeltic for pioneering project
New bio-sourced admixture solutions from CEMEX

13/01/2023 12:23 | Decarbonisation

CEMEX launch next-generation admixture solutions that reduce carbon footprint by up to 70%

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