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