National Grid will trial low-carbon 3D-printed concrete foundations at its testing facility in North Wales in what it calls a UK first.

A base made of a concrete mix using recycled coffee grounds has been used to support a 12m high sculpture of a blue whale in London’s Canary Wharf.

The second version of BSI Flex 350 provides guidance on using alternative binder systems for concrete – cutting construction’s carbon footprint in the process.

New digital surveillance technology is proving its worth in improving concrete quality assurance, as well as advancing safety and sustainability.

Adding tiny amounts of graphene to concrete promises big benefits in terms of performance, durability and carbon savings. Kristina Smith looks at the potential of this super-strength material.

Construction wants to improve its productivity and sustainability – and these emerging concrete technologies could be central to that.

Tracking concrete prices can provide the industry with valuable insights to inform decision-making, writes Pablo Cristi Worm.

Curing is the final step in concrete construction, often utilising surface-applied curing compounds to retain moisture and promote proper hydration. However, these compounds can interfere with the adhesion of hot melt waterproofing systems, potentially compromising the bond needed for a waterproof, monolithic layer across the deck.

Dr Liz Zijing Li FCIOB’s PhD led to multiple awards and the creation of Mimicrete, which she now runs. She explains the innovation to Nicky Roger.

Projects by Skanska UK, John Sisk & Son and five other companies will receive £3.2m in government funding to help decarbonise the UK’s concrete industry.

BSI has issued new guidance to help construction use sustainable alternatives to Portland cement-based concrete.

Autodesk has acquired connected data platform Datum360 as it aims to connect users and data across project lifecycles.

Adding nitrogen to concrete could reduce the amount of harmful pollution created by the construction industry, a new study by the University of Birmingham suggests.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a process for recycling cement which could allow the production of low-emission concrete at scale.

The use of concrete sensor technology has helped Costain reduce striking times by a third and lower its carbon footprint, the engineering company has claimed.

The infrastructure sector needs to increase levels of collaboration and investment in data and digital, according to a new benchmarking report.

What should construction managers know about the new BS 8500 concrete standard and limestone fines? CM asks Elaine Toogood, director for architecture and sustainable design, at The Concrete Centre.

We know that timber sequesters carbon. Can concrete do the same? Kristina Smith meets the materials scientists trying to make it happen.