News Rating system to help clients choose ‘low-carbon’ concrete Construction industry experts have proposed a standardised carbon rating system to allow clients and designers to choose low-carbon concrete.
News 3D-printed concrete ‘lifestyle pods’ launched Graphene-enhanced cement producer Versarien has launched a 3D-printed ‘lifestyle’ pod called Lunar.
Video Video | Laing O’Rourke’s Expanded completes ‘orange-peel’ staircase Laing O’Rourke’s concrete frame and substructure specialist Expanded has completed a complex staircase at the London College of Fashion, inspired by an orange peel.
News Laing O’Rourke helps develop carbon-saving vaulted floors to replace slabs A new style of vaulted floor that cuts concrete usage by up to 75% could replace solid slab floors as construction moves towards its net zero targets.
Technical ‘Carbon reduction is a collective responsibility for construction’ The concrete sector has set out its roadmap to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. And there are three ways construction professionals can help, as Will Mann finds out.
Technical How concrete acts as a carbon sink A new study looks at how the material absorbs CO2, writes Elaine Toogood.
Video Video | Skanska tests low-carbon reinforced concrete Skanska is leading a trial of low-carbon concrete, reinforced using basalt fibre instead of steel.
News Luminescent concrete in commercial development first An innovative glow-in-the-dark concrete has been used in a major commercial development for the first time.
Video Video | Innovative graphene concrete in roller disco floor pour An innovative form of concrete that incorporates graphene and reduces the need for steel reinforcement has been in a suspended slab on a commercial project for the first time.
Video Video: Specialist divers pour underwater concrete to protect viaducts Specialist divers have poured around 900t of concrete to protect two major railway viaducts for Network Rail.
Digital Construction ISO 19650 information exchange out for consultation The ISO 19650-4 standard is now out for consultation. Interested parties have until 4 October to give their feedback.
News NHS hospital reinforcing RAAC planks amid collapse fears An NHS hospital is undertaking reinforcement works to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks amid fears they have deteriorated and could collapse
News Emissions reduced by 40% in decarbonising concrete pilot An Innovate UK-funded pilot aimed at decarbonising precast concrete has achieved a 40% reduction in emissions.
Technical Going super skinny with concrete New York, Hong Kong, Melbourne and now…Birmingham? Kristina Smith explores the technology behind the super-slender skyscraper Last year, Taylor Grange Developments announced that it had obtained planning permission for 211…
Technical Precast delivers despite the pandemic Covid-19 restrictions did not stop precast concrete specialists from keeping projects on programme – and the sector is now looking ahead with optimism. CM reports When covid-19 hit the UK…
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