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Two associations will work together to help accelerate decarbonisation of global cement sector

Modern Czech concrete building blends sustainability and innovation, showcasing exceptional design with seven unique levels by Maly Chmel studio

With over 25,000 newsletter subscribers and an average of 7,000-plus unique visitors, Concrete Connect has solidified its place as the go-to platform for all things concrete in 2024.

Farrell Centre’s new exhibition explores Tyneside’s 1960s and 1970s urban transformation, examining the impact of modernist architecture on the region

Cemex supplies concrete and manages waste transport for Paris’ Austerlitz Basin, improving wastewater storage and water quality in the Seine

Since the beginning of November, BDS has identified two concrete and cement consents and one outstanding application for a new batching plant

US-based Advanced Construction Robotics launch third generation of its rebar tying robot

Q2 sees 2% EBITDA rise to US$965M, margin up to 21.5%, flat net sales at US$4.5B, strong pricing offsets costs

106m-high concrete observation tower topped with angular “crystal” is now the tallest building in Slovenia

Could 3D concrete printing's speed, design flexibility, cost savings, and sustainability, revolutionize housebuilding?

RotaLube ECO Lubrication Kit aims to improve cost and operational efficiency

Kate Bygrave, founder of UK Construction Marketing, explains why a human connection should be the backbone of your social media strategy

The Shortlist for the 2024 Concrete Society Awards has been announced

High Court rejects judicial review application challenging redevelopment of Birmingham's iconic brutalist Ringway Centre

UNIDO and GCCA form new partnership to decarbonise the cement and concrete industry, particularly the Global South

Castle & Pryor take on the task of removing a large concrete water tank from a film set

MS-150 Mixing Station is designed to improve flooring preparation and worker health

A new bridge, thought to be the largest single-leafed moveable bridge in the world to date, has been created in Lowestoft. CAPITAL Concrete and Brett Concrete worked with support from Brett Aggregates on the landmark project.

In the post-war period, Brutalism emerged as a bold and practical architectural style. Today, as we see renewed interest in these structures, it's worth asking: are our Brutalist buildings worth saving?

Future of Birmingham's Brutalist Ringway Centre in question as campaigners fight demolition

Concrete façade retained during transformation of 1970s high-rise office building

Architecture studio Inuce designed Mountain Church of Julong features innovative glass-reinforced concrete (GRC) panels

We chat to Clare Bland, a National Operations Manager for Marshalls Mortars & Screeds, part of Marshalls Group.

Innovative new concrete could help transform UK’s homes into energy-storing batteries

GCCA conference calls for urgent policy support to achieve Net Zero in cement and concrete industry

Cast-in-place structure features angular facade and central atrium that floods the interior with natural light

Concrete home in Switzerland inspired by Mendrisio’s traditional grotti

OFIS Arhitekti’s Villa Eternal Way marries exposed concrete with black brick for a sleek and modern aesthetic

SP Singla Constructions uses Scheuerle SPMTs to move 175-tonne prefab concrete elements for the new Mahatma Gandhi Bridge

German formwork manufacturer inaugurates cutting-edge surface coating facility at its headquarters in Weißenhorn

Holcim complete acquisition of Land Recovery in the UK advancing its capabilities in circular construction

Foundation and below-ground construction work for Belgium's public broadcaster VRT progresses with work to start above-ground

Politicians and leaders from the world’s leading cement and concrete manufacturers to focus on decarbonising the industry

Webuild and NGE joint venture wins €1.38B Lot 2 contract of Line 15 for the Grand Paris Express project

New digital analysis tool that helps improve sustainability of concrete crowned winner of Tarmac’s 2023 Innovation Challenge

Attlebridge Concrete completes bespoke commission for Anthony Gormley installation in Norfolk.

UK architect Foster + Partners design new outdoor concrete seating for Spain’s Escofet

Entries invited for ASA’s Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards 2024

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

Planning application for concrete batching plant submitted to Kirklees County Council

Factory will produce 100,000 prefabricated concrete ashlar segments for Turin-Lyon high-speed railway project

Olivia Broome's 'Brutalist Plants' is a stunning blend of brutalist architecture and resilient greenery, showcasing unexpected beauty and harmony

A much-loved Cornish swimming spot has been given new concrete walkways following a campaign to fund its ongoing restoration.

‘Double composite’ structure uses less carbon-intensive concrete and steel than a more traditional design

HS2 achieves key milestone with over half of the tunnels now completed

Keller provide low-vibration cast in-situ solution within a built-up area by installing rigid inclusions

Kent-based housing company fined after employee strikes underground cable using concrete breaker

Concrete residence in crowded Tokyo is just 2.7m wide and 16.5m deep

Celsicom TC603 provides real-time updates on concrete pours, giving precise control over strength development.

Brett Concrete’s new wet-batch plant capable of producing up to 400m3 of concrete per day

National Highways models replacing M4 Prince of Wales bridge’s steel barrier with a concrete central reservation using wind tunnel

Wotmix install second Concrete Drive Thru in UK

Wirgen SP 94i with DBI increases paving quality and process efficiency on Interstate 44

Adam Turk succeeds Phil Johns as new chairman of the UK's Construction Products Association

New images show first completed sections of viaduct bringing bring high-speed trains into Birmingham’s Curzon Street station

New bridge consisting of 68 beams, each weighing 16 tonnes, and another four beams weighing 40 tonnes, to be installed as part of ongoing work

HS2 release pictures and video of 1,100 tonne composite viaduct being moved into place over M42/M6 link roads

From reducing carbon intensity to embracing circular economy principles, concrete is at the forefront of environmental progress. What more can we do?

Annual GCCRN gathering aims to drive research into making concrete, the world’s most used human-made material, net zero

HS2 begins foundation works for key road bridge over the new high-speed railway near Brackley

Nearly 100 tech start-ups apply for a pioneering international programme to decarbonise the world’s most used man-made materials

Sameep Padora & Associates unveil undulating concrete form of new Hampi Art Labs

Tracey Concrete granted approval to construct a precast concrete manufacturing facility in Belcoo, Northern Ireland

Sublime Systems secures $87 million in funding from US Department of Energy for low-carbon cement initiative

SKAKO Concrete, headquartered in Denmark has revealed its new logo and visual identity following the sale of the company to Zefyr Invest A/S last year

Ashcourt Group and Roger Bullivant combine as foundation work starts at Hull’s Albion Square regeneration scheme

TwistBlock technology sees first school in PERI’s Building Sustainability initiative open in Kenya

How is innovative research at Flinders University revolutionizing the concrete industry with sustainable practices and alternative materials, and what more can the concrete construction industry do?

Laing O'Rourke to publish maximum tolerance for carbon emissions embodied in the concrete products it buys in Australia

With Italy's infrastructure investment on the rise, the concrete industry is gearing up for substantial growth opportunities

Metro Tunnel Project avoids thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions and diverts 90% of construction waste from landfill

London's super sewer complete after 24m-wide concrete ‘lid’ placed over shaft at Abbey Mills

Japanese pump manufacturer launches pump finder service on its new website for Europe

Construction of supporting piers of HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct completed after more than two years of work

Works will improve driver safety on 9km-long section of motorway around the Almondsbury interchange

Denmark's KVM celebrates 40 years in the UK with a celebratory dinner at The UK Concrete Show

The path to sustainability in concrete piling: Insights from the Federation of Piling Specialists

HS2 designers and engineers use ‘double composite’ structure to cut carbon on five key viaducts

Ready-mix supplier Hardcrete to add two Direct Vision Standard concrete mixers from McPhee to its fleet

Sunbelt Rentals adds NFE's equipment portfolio to its Floor Care & Maintenance initiative

London's V&A Museum hosts groundbreaking exhibition shedding light on the complex history and evolution of Tropical Modernism.

Concrete Society now accepting entries from projects that demonstrate “innovation and excellence” in the use of concrete

Homes in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taff face evacuation due to concerns over Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Heidelberg Materials Precast Contiga and Metsä Wood announce its new hybrid wall element with a low carbon footprint

Jonathan Thurlbeck (Remmers UK), CRA chair, explores what excellence means to the CRA and its members

Fosroc UK & ROI has achieved CarbonNeutral® product certification, in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, the global framework for carbon neutrality

rg+p join development panel to help fast-track the new Zicon housebuilding system

New guidance launched to build greater accuracy and clarity of Scope 3 emissions reporting

Construction materials and quarrying group Breedon enters US market with acquisition of readymix supplier

Högerle Betonwerk’s new Betomat mixing tower to produce ‘sophisticated concretes’ for high-quality crane ballast weights

Concrete pour marks major milestone in construction of new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills & Estate Management

On 22 February, London's City Hall became the epicentre of ground engineering and concrete utilisation discussions as the venue for the FPS Concrete Forum 2024

The Considerate Contractors Scheme can be a valuable ally to concrete contractors

Hutch Design convert concrete pig shed into countryside bolt-hole

Hundreds of people in Aberdeen moved out of their homes following discovery of RAAC

Bespoke concrete batching plant from Rapid International will boost concrete production

Building materials supplier completes significant improvements at its its Raynes Quarry, in North Wales

Kathy Calverley of The Concrete Society discusses the benefits of its Advisory Service and looks ahead to upcoming seminars focusing on the key challenges the sector faces.

Mineral Products Association announces major breakthrough as part of the mission to produce low carbon concrete

Construction workers killed following concrete beam and slab collapse in Florence

Whether you’ve been in the industry for decades or you’re just starting out, visiting a trade show provides a plethora of opportunities for networking, viewing products in person and talking to the experts. And this year’s UK Concrete Show is no exception.

Loan will help safeguard future operation of the world's second highest concrete arch dam

Central structure for sports centre with sloped concrete shell designed to "make a spectacle of rainfall"

Government confirms plans to permanently remove RAAC from all schools and colleges in England

Nobel Center Project to use Heidelberg Materials’ evoZero for new Nobel Center in Stockholm

China’s Vector Architects complete concrete concert hall in the coastal resort of Aranya, China

Armac remove 4,000-tonne bridge over the M42 in just 52 hours for resue and recycling

New images of Qatar Museums’ Lusail Museum show a robust, drum-shaped gallery and museum designed by Swiss architects

IPHA announces theme and keynote speakers for annual conference in Northern Ireland in May 2024

A proactive approach, with an emphasis on road safety, and a transformative mindset for effective self-regulation are needed, argues Mark Cowan, director, DEK Group NE.

Acquisition will boost Ibstock’s flooring and structural concrete growth plans

IGArchitects encase compact family home in translucent glazing and concrete

Partanna announces senior appointments and confirms plans to build four factories globally

Company acquire remaining Smiths Concrete shares from the Smiths family

CAZA’s FR House aims to optimise passive cooling and natural ventilation

US$4.7 billion contract will see Italian contractor build three dams in Saudi Arabia's NEOM development

Statom strengthens construction capabilities with £5.4 million formwork investment

Italy’s Webuild Group Spain’s Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas to build part of a new rapid transit line under construction in Toronto, Canada

Limehouse refurbishes Bangkok’s CentralWorld with double-layered concrete facade

M27 low-noise concrete resurfacing work to start between junctions 5-7

HS2 lifts first of 72 huge beams at Thame Valley Viaduct

Luc Rens, C.E., managing director, EUPAVE, examines sustainability and resilience in the European road sector

The latest UK concrete planning news from BDS

The British Standards Institution’s draft version of BS 7533:102 is now out for public comment

Drone footage shows construction progress on 300-m-long viaduct bringing high-speed trains into Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station

Kelly Tanks celebrates 10th anniversary with Apprenticeship Award

Align JV celebrates casting of final segment for HS2's 16 km-long Chiltern tunnel

EFFEKT Architects and CF Møller Architects complete maritime academy using exposed concrete frame to echo industrial surrounds

BDS adds new mapping feature to its online planning portal to help companies remain at the forefront of change within the concrete industry

HS2’s innovative Wendover Dean Viaduct enters a critical new stage of construction.

Government's latest figures reveal a staggering 231 schools and colleges grappling with crumbling RAAC

Construction of launch site is the most significant work yet on Victoria’s Big Dig SRL East

New images from HS2 show construction progress of Colne Valley viaduct

Decorative Concrete Council announces winners of its 15th Annual Decorative Concrete International Awards

First pre-cast segments from Strabag’s Hartlepool facility arrive in London for next tunnel drives

Peterborough panto peril averted thanks to Pick Everard and Lindum Group

FSA on a mission to support screed installers, promote and develop profile of flowing screeds throughout the UK and ROI

Three contractors confirmed for tunnelling work on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East

Belgium contractor’s renovation of historic Blankenberge Pier wins FEBE's "Outstanding Precast Award" 2023

Precast concrete products specialist Tracey Concrete redraw plans for manufacturing facility on a quarry site

Bear Concrete expands its ready-mix fleet with new mixer from Sterling Group

The latest UK concrete planning news from BDS

Canada and UAE launch the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative at COP28 in Dubai

Concrete admixture manufacturer increases shareholding in NI distributor Adcrete.

What does BS 8500 hold in store for the UK's concrete industry?

Concrete, the unsung hero of construction

GCCA’s ‘Concrete in Life’ photography competition deadline extended

HS2's Wendover Dean Viaduct team completes assembly of first of nine piers to support 450m-long viaduct deck