The Concrete Society was formed in 1966 to address the need for a single organisation embracing all those interested in concrete whether as architects, contractors, consultants or suppliers of materials and services. We have members around the world and welcome new members wanting to join our global concrete community.
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Join our Regional Network The activities offer an excellent gateway for like-minded industry people to network & build up CPD experience at the many social & technical events held throughout the year. Visit: https://bit.ly/40wavOz #concrete
Society members can read digital copies (current and back issues) of Concrete, CEI and also The Structural Engineer from The Institution of Structural Engineers. Another benefit of membership: https://bit.ly/3yyNBuG #concrete #construction #magazines #publishing
At a loss with what to do between Christmas and New Year? The Concrete Society's journal (editorial@concrete.org.uk) is calling for articles, papers, opinion pieces etc for its March 2025 edition. It features: Low/Zero-Carbon Construction Concrete Reinforcement and Accessories Visual/Decorative Concrete Roads, Railways, Tunnels There is NO charge and NO advertising obligation. However, submitted material must be objective and informative - no promotional items. Deadline – 29 January #concrete #construction #lowcarbon #netzero #magazines
Also featured in Concrete December is an article on The Quadrangle Building King's College London, one of 12 shortlisted Society Awards projects and nominated by Hall McKnight. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3Bgh6Sy Awards info: www.concrete-awards.org.uk #concrete #construction #engineering #awards
OUT NOW! Concrete December features articles on all 12 of the shortlisted projects from the 2024 Society Awards, including this piece on the University of York Student Residences, nominated by Sheppard Robson. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3Bgh6Sy #concrete #construction #awards #engineering #architecture
19 December - Deadline for Nominations (https://lnkd.in/eRWb4Vkp) 2024 The Concrete Society Devon and Cornwall Region Awards The Devon & Cornwall Regional Awards aim to demonstrate excellence in the role, use application and design of concrete within the region. The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Lunch in March 2025. #concrete #construction #engineering #awards
What does mix design involve? The process of mix design involves the selection of appropriate constituent materials and proportioning them to produce the required concrete properties. More info: https://lnkd.in/eMbcTVsE
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Yorkshire Region #ConcreteSociety are proud to announce 📣 that the first event of 2025 is being advertised with our annual ‘late’ winter Ball 🍾🪩 Plans are well under way, it is not too early to book and take advantage of a reduced rate. Dust off your evening attire and dancing shoes, Catch up with colleagues, enjoy some entertainment, dance the night away 🕺🏻💃!celebrate all things #concrete #cement #GGBS with the Yorkshire region committee. https://lnkd.in/et_K68eR
Ahead of The Concrete Society Awards, our CEO Claire Ackerman sat down with Clare Howcutt-Kelly of Concrete Connect to discuss a range of industry topics. In this short video, Claire talks about decarbonising and what the sector needs to do to reach net zero. #concrete #construction #engineering #netzero
WEBINAR: Defects & deterioration – Practical guidance to reduce the risk 11 December – The Concrete Society HQ (https://lnkd.in/dwqm7-Jf) This morning Technical webinar, led by The Society’s Advisory Engineers, aims to provide guidance on potentially significant concrete defects and deterioration. This will cover common causes of deterioration and methods of specifying a suitably durable concrete. The event will offer in-depth insight for engineers, architects, supervisors and students with a focus on understanding the mechanisms of concrete and reinforcement deterioration, together with the resulting consequences. Key topics to include: • Essentials of concrete composition and performance • Common defects • Physical & chemical deterioration of concrete • Deterioration of reinforcement • Achieving durability from practical construction methods • Factors affecting the type of deterioration and consequences 08:30–10.30 BST Society members £50, Non-members £75 (exc. VAT) #concrete #construction #webinar #engineering