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Thursday
27th February 2025

Morning Session

10:30 - 11:30

Ready for the revolution: from drive-throughs to eMixers

The ready-mix concrete sector is undergoing a revolution as innovation delivers greater productivity and more sustainable, lower carbon outcomes. Find out about the latest ‘drive-through’ technology that can offer more bespoke and efficient self-service solutions. Discover how major producer Tarmac are leading the electrication charge by overcoming the barriers holding back the widespread adoption of eMixers.

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10:30 - 10:35

Introduction

Susannah Streeter, Host


10:35 - 10:55

Mixing business with sustainability: The rise of self-service concrete, mortar and screed technology

Discover how self-service concrete, mortar, and screed technology is revolutionizing the industry by blending business efficiency with sustainability. This session will showcase real-world case studies, highlight key environmental and economic benefits, and explore how the fibo Collect model supports progress toward CO2 climate goals.

Henrik B. Jeppesen, CEO, fibo Intercon


10:55 - 11:20

Electrifying! concrete delivery and low carbon outcomes

The transportation model for readymix concrete is perfect for early electrification. Trucks are often single-shifted, travel short distances to customer sites and typically return to the same base plant allowing a simple and cost-effective charging setup. But there remain a number of barriers that are delaying the widespread adoption of eMixers. In this session we will explore those barriers and how to remove them, accelerating the uptake of eMixers. Lowering the carbon footprint of readymix concrete, improving air quality in urban areas and construction sites and improving road safety, eMixers are the future for concrete delivery.

Ben Garner, Head of Logistics, Developments and Standards, Tarmac


11:20 - 11:30

Panel discussion

 

11:45 - 12:50

Spotlights Session

Developed by Imperial College, find out about Kiacrete – a new puddle-free pavement technology embracing the challenges of climate change; get guidance on choosing a floor screed and understand the benefits of using sophisticated liquid systems; and attract new customers for your business with invaluable tips from a digital marketing consultancy. 

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11:45 - 12:05

Kiacrete: A new puddle-free pavement

Urban flooding costs the UK £2.2bn annually and is projected to increase to £27bn by 2080, with climate change increasing the likelihood of major storm events by 59%. Permeable concrete pavements rapidly drain stormwater; however, they are prone to clogging, severely reducing their permeability. Furthermore, conventional permeable pavements have poor strength and durability, which limits their applications. Discover how Kiacrete can address these issues.  Developed at Imperial College, London, Kiacrete has a new engineered pore structure and a higher strength cementitious mix which can increase permeability, reduce clogging, improve freeze-thaw resistance, add strength, and lower a pavement’s carbon footprint.

Dr Alalea Kia, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow and a Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Associate Research Fellow, Imperial College London


12:05 - 12:30

Choosing a floor screed - the market move to liquids

Considering their relative simplicity, floor screeds seem to have a poor reputation for causing problems. This may be changing however, as for the first time we are seeing a strong move to the use of sophisticated liquid systems. Liquid screeds are not new: We have had them for over 30 years and yet, until quite recently, their use was fairly minimal. This is now changing fast. This presentation looks at how and why this is so, the benefits that we are already seeing and possibilities for the future. Floor screeds often cause problems despite their simplicity, but this is changing with a shift towards sophisticated liquid systems. Though liquid screeds have existed for over 30 years, their use was minimal until recently. This presentation examines the reasons for their increased use, benefits observed, and future possibilities.

Andy Vincent, Specifications Manager, McGraths (Cemfloor)


12:30 - 12:50

Attract new customers from your digital advertising campaigns

Get practical tips and advice to help you get more customers and revenue from your website and marketing campaigns. Adtrak look at concrete search trends and multiple marketing channels online to help concrete companies secure more business from their website, SEO, ppc, social and more.

Xavier Hodgetts and Ben Shaw, Account Directors, Adtrak

Lunchtime Session

13:00 - 14:00

Digital monitoring and measurement of fresh concrete

The adoption of digital measurement and monitoring can provide improved visibility and traceability to drive quality and productivity improvements and associated cost reductions. Reduction in plant/person interface adds safety benefits and reduced wastage and efficient use of resources brings sustainability benefits. Digital monitoring systems provide the real-time measurement and recording of fresh concrete properties such as temperature, air content and consistence. These calibrated, digital systems may also be capable of adjusting concrete properties such as the addition of water or admixture to correct consistence. Hosted by the CEO of the Concrete Society, Claire Ackerman, this session will share and discuss the latest guidance from the Concrete Society and i3P and include a case study that demonstrates the benefits of digital systems.

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13:00 - 13:05

Introduction

Claire Ackerman, CEO, Concrete Society


13:05 - 13:30

New guidance for digital monitoring and measurement of fresh concrete

Steve will introduce the latest Concrete Society Good Concrete Guide 11 covering the use of digital monitoring and measurement of fresh concrete properties. Controls for successful implementation and benefits of using this technology will be highlighted to provide confidence in future specifying and adoption.

Steve Phipps, Head of Materials Engineering, Balfour Beatty Vinci


13:30 - 13:45

Use of Verifi at HS2

Helen Frape, Business lead, Verifi, GCP


13:45 - 14:00

Panel session and Q&A on the potential of Digital Monitoring & Measurement

Nick Sumption, i3P

Ian Evans, Concrete Society

Russell Elfenbein, Cloud Cycle

Afternoon Session

14:10 - 15:30

Attracting and retaining talent: education, training, and the power of people | Emerging Talent Awards

How businesses can attract, train, and retain the next generation of concrete professionals is essential for your business to prosper and successfully meet the growing challenges of sustainability and digitalisation. The Institute of Concrete Technology provide an industry perspective on the training and qualifications available to enhance your career prospects; Culture Kick stress the importance of creating the right culture for young people to thrive in; and finally the opportunities available through the recently launched Student and Young Professional Network (ICT SYPro) are promoted. 

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14:10 - 14:15

Introduction

Susannah Streeter, Host


14:15 - 14:30

Education, skills, training and competence, an industry perspective

The ICT offers four Academic Stages of Concrete Technology Qualifications and two Competence Certifications in testing Concrete. These are globally recognised as being the leading qualifications for Concrete Technology.

The presentation, by the Chair of the Technical and Education Committee of the ICT, will give an overview of these qualifications and how they can enhance a career in the Concrete Industry. It will also show how candidates may progress to Chartered Engineer through this pathway.

Robert Lewis, Chair of Technical and Educational and Past President (ICT), Technical Manager (Ferroglobe)


14:30 - 14:55

Building a high-performance culture to encourage young leaders

Becky introduces a unique framework to build a high performance culture for young leaders - the Culture Kick Culture Cake.  This provides tangible ideas and tools to support leaders to build better cultures.

Becky Ray, CEO, Culture Kick Ltd


14:55 - 15:10

Empowering the future of concrete: Knowledge and networking through ICT-SYPro

The Institute of Concrete Technology's Student and Young Professional Network (ICT SYPro) is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of students and young professionals in the field of concrete technology. Launched in April 2023, ICT-SYPro aims to create a vibrant community that supports professional identity, peer collaboration, and continuous professional development (CPD).

ICT-SYPro offers a range of benefits, including free student membership, offers for ICT conferences, and access to exclusive networking events. Members can engage with industry experts, participate in technical sessions, and gain hands-on experience through site visits and competitions. The network also provides a platform for young professionals to voice their ideas and contribute to the institute's initiatives.

Join this talk to hear more details on the benefits of joining SYPro and how you can become a member.

Dr Aneeta Mary Joseph, Materials Engineer, Mott MacDonald


15:10 - 15:30

Emerging Talent Awards presentation to winners

Young talent is critical to ensure an inclusive, innovative and sustainable future for the industry.  Join us to recognise and reward the achievements and efforts of those in the early stage of their careers in the sector, as we celebrate the top five individuals who have made a positive contribution to the industry.

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