Celebrating Innovation:
showcasing concrete technology

The groundbreaking ideas, projects, and technologies that are reshaping the concrete construction landscape in the UK. Discover success stories that highlight the creativity and progress within the field, and the sector-specific challenges and solutions.

00:00 - Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Host

03:17 - Innovation: driving a more sustainable concrete future
Ian Riley, CEO, World Cement Association

15:07 - Concrete evolution: unleashing digital tools for low carbon construction
Paul O'Hanlon, Global R&D Project Manager, Holcim

29:05 - Developing concrete products in a sustainable and cost-effective eco-system
Dr Andrew Smith, Head of Materials Development, Forterra PLC, and Associate Professor of Mineral Product Technology, University of Derby

52:25 - Seratech: Transforming CO2 into Sustainable Cement
Sam Draper, CEO & Co-founder, Seratech

1:10:01 - Panel discussion

Keeping the concrete industry safe

This session explores proactive approaches
to fostering a safer working environment through leadership, training and fulfilling social responsibilities. It also explores the latest safety legislation affecting the sector.

00:00 - Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Host

02:40 - Addressing the “S” of ESG for concrete batch plants
James Bullock, CEO, ConSpare, and President, MHEA

24:53 - MP Connect delivering safer outcomes
James Thorne, Joint CEO IQ and MPQC

42:11 - Safety leadership is not just about health & safety
Mike Phillips F.I.Q., CEO, British Aggregates Association

1:00:05 - Concrete wash water: best practice
Jonathan Goldsmith, Principal Scientist, Bluerinse 

1:16:28 - Panel discussion