Sustainable concrete solutions for a greener tomorrow

As the industry moves towards the Net Zero 2050 goal, lower-carbon concrete is becoming a priority. This session explores key technologies driving decarbonisation across the UK cement and concrete sector; the importance of collaboration across the supply and contractor chain if targets are to be achieved; and shines a spotlight on the latest research projects creating innovative solutions for a greener tomorrow.

00:00 - Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Host

02:13 - UK Concrete and Cement: Advancing the Roadmap to Net Zero and Beyond
Elaine Toogood, Director, Architecture & Sustainable Design, The Concrete Centre

21:00 - Launching the UK’s biggest industrial scale ultra-low carbon cement factory with Material Evolution
Dr Liz Gilligan, CEO, Material Evolution

38:40 - The low carbon challenge: adoption, innovation and how to drive change
Tony Carney, Managing Director, Huyton Asphalt Civils and Adam Cox, Commercial Manager - RMX North, Tarmac

1:00:35 - Case Study: Low Clinker Concrete Solutions: Unveil the power of MasterCO2re which simplifies low-clinker concrete production
Jordan Smith, Head of Technical & Marketing, Master Builders Solutions

1:17:15 - Case Study: carbon negative facing bricks
Franz-Josef Papen, International Sales Manager, Rekers GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau

1:34:40 - Practical circular economy applications of recycled and industrial steel fibres in structural concrete
Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Reader in Railway and Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham

1:57:15 - Panel discussion

Graphene in concrete: performance, sustainability, and commerciality

Hosted by The Graphene Council and featuring the latest advancements in graphene-enhanced concrete technology. This cutting-edge session will include presentations from industry leaders Versarien and Concretene, showcasing their commercially developed solutions. Gain insights into how graphene is revolutionizing the concrete industry, offering improved strength, durability, and offering significant reductions in CO2 emissions.

00:00 - Building the future with Graphene
Dr Stephen Hodge, CEO, Versarien Plc

17:00 - Commercial viability of nanomaterials in concrete: supply, scale-up and adoption
Mike Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, Concretene

30:40 - Panel discussion

Digitalisation spotlight

00:00 - Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Host

00:47 - AI Technology optimisation: How to engineer out concrete over performance to deliver CO2 reductions
Joe Kirwin, Commercial Manager - RMX London Southeast, Tarmac

Repair and maintenance: protecting our built heritage

From concrete scanning, structural applications and injection techniques to waterproofing systems and repair mortars, the management of concrete repair and maintenance is being increasingly driven by sustainability. Whether it's addressing deterioration in infrastructure, industrial flooring, or other assets, expertise in concrete care can help maintain and extend the life of our built environment. 

00:00 - Introduction
Susannah Streeter, Host

01:22 - Design of CFRP strengthening for concrete structures with EN 1992-1-1 (2023)
Craig Giaccio, Technical Director, Hewson Consulting

20:37 - Repairing for a sustainable future
Craig Hannam, Market Sector Manager and Andy Hatch, National Concrete Repair Specification Manager, Fosroc

39:35 - Enhancing resilience of underground concrete structures using indigenous soil bacteria and supplementary materials
Abdurahim Abogdera, Associate Lecturer and Full Time Researcher, University of Derby

52:00 - Panel discussion