Cemex delivers recycled concrete for Caen hospital

Cemex has supplied more than 35,000 m³ of concrete containing recycled aggregates for the construction of the new Caen University Hospital in Normandy, due to open in 2027.

The €715 million (£610 million) facility is designed to deliver improved patient care and meet strict sustainability standards. Five buildings of 3 to 6 storeys are being constructed across 110,000 m², incorporating more single rooms, green spaces, and energy-efficient design.

The structural works, completed in April 2025, required nearly 70,000 m³ of concrete in total. Cemex’s contribution included 12,600 m³ of lower-carbon Vertua concrete and 15,600 m³ of hyperfluid mixes, produced at its Caen Blainville facility. Recycled aggregates totalling 3,350 tonnes were sourced locally from the Ecominéro CRB platform operated by the Eiffage Group.

The project forms part of an HQE (High Environmental Quality) certification process and is led by a Vinci-led consortium. Sustainability measures include improved energy efficiency, green roofs, and optimised waste management.

Florence Boutmy, director of materials for Cemex France North, said: “Cemex is proud to participate in the construction of the brand new Caen University Hospital, which will enable an increased capacity for patient care. This project exemplifies how more sustainable solutions, such as our Vertua lower-carbon concrete with recycled aggregates, can be utilised to develop infrastructure that will meet the needs of local communities for years to come.”

The project also aligns with Cemex’s global Future in Action strategy to reach net-zero CO₂, reduce Scope 3 emissions, and expand the use of alternative fuels and materials in concrete production.

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The new Caen University Hospital will feature 110,000 m² of healthcare space built using lower-carbon concrete.