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UK producers are trialling new types of cement production methods and testing low-carbon concrete recipes in a bid to eliminate carbon emissions and become a net-zero industry. The moves are part of a roadmap that identifies seven ways of decarbonising the industry.
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The Concrete Centre will be holding a free seminar as part of the line up in the Yellow seminar room of Greenbuild Expo 2014.
This seminar will outline the latest revisions to Part L1A for new homes, and the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP). Several routes to compliance will be highlighted, comprising different fabric and services options. General information will also be provided on concrete and masonry construction, including construction details and new/innovative products.
To book a free place visit: www.greenbuildexpo.co.uk/index.php/visiting/
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Circulation takes centre stage as de Blacam and Meagher cut a dynamic sequence of voids, roof lanterns and overlapping corridors into an Irish state secondary school
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The Concrete Centre is pleased to announce a brand-new seminar to its annual calendar with the, Better Built Homes Seminar running for the first time this June. The event is now live so confirm your spot early.
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This year’s Concrete Centre Sustainability Series has now officially started. Elaine Toogood reflects on the launch event and the theme of the evening - collaboration and knowledge sharing, as well as previewing some highlights of the upcoming Series.
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The Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)definition framework was published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in 2019. It categorised different forms of innovative construction methodologies aiming to regularise terminology within the sector and aide understanding and ultimately greater uptake of offsite manufacturing for construction. Of its seven categories, the first five are identified as Off- or Near-site pre-manufacturing and the last two relate to site-based process improvements.
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The use of precast concrete elements is a well-established construction method. Concrete offsite solutions range from whole building and structural systems, to precast construction components, offering numerous benefits during construction and over the whole life of a building.
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The layered pink walls of Foster + Partners' Narbo Via bring the rustic charm of the southern French soil to precision-engineered concrete, writes Tony Whitehead.
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The beating heart of Cambridge’s new innovation quarter, Jestico + Whiles’ West Hub is a unique academic and public building with a highly tailored structure, writes Tony Whitehead