Concrete

In the post-war period, Brutalism emerged as a bold and practical architectural style. Today, as we see renewed interest in these structures, it's worth asking: are our Brutalist buildings worth saving?

Future of Birmingham's Brutalist Ringway Centre in question as campaigners fight demolition

Concrete façade retained during transformation of 1970s high-rise office building

Architecture studio Inuce designed Mountain Church of Julong features innovative glass-reinforced concrete (GRC) panels

We chat to Clare Bland, a National Operations Manager for Marshalls Mortars & Screeds, part of Marshalls Group.

Innovative new concrete could help transform UK’s homes into energy-storing batteries

GCCA conference calls for urgent policy support to achieve Net Zero in cement and concrete industry

Cast-in-place structure features angular facade and central atrium that floods the interior with natural light

Concrete home in Switzerland inspired by Mendrisio’s traditional grotti

OFIS Arhitekti’s Villa Eternal Way marries exposed concrete with black brick for a sleek and modern aesthetic

SP Singla Constructions uses Scheuerle SPMTs to move 175-tonne prefab concrete elements for the new Mahatma Gandhi Bridge

German formwork manufacturer inaugurates cutting-edge surface coating facility at its headquarters in Weißenhorn

Holcim complete acquisition of Land Recovery in the UK advancing its capabilities in circular construction

Foundation and below-ground construction work for Belgium's public broadcaster VRT progresses with work to start above-ground

Politicians and leaders from the world’s leading cement and concrete manufacturers to focus on decarbonising the industry

Webuild and NGE joint venture wins €1.38B Lot 2 contract of Line 15 for the Grand Paris Express project

New digital analysis tool that helps improve sustainability of concrete crowned winner of Tarmac’s 2023 Innovation Challenge

Attlebridge Concrete completes bespoke commission for Anthony Gormley installation in Norfolk.

UK architect Foster + Partners design new outdoor concrete seating for Spain’s Escofet

Entries invited for ASA’s Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards 2024

Betalor win IPHA’s 2024 Terry Treanor Award for development of “world's lowest emission hollow-core slabs"

Planning application for concrete batching plant submitted to Kirklees County Council

Factory will produce 100,000 prefabricated concrete ashlar segments for Turin-Lyon high-speed railway project

Olivia Broome's 'Brutalist Plants' is a stunning blend of brutalist architecture and resilient greenery, showcasing unexpected beauty and harmony

A much-loved Cornish swimming spot has been given new concrete walkways following a campaign to fund its ongoing restoration.

‘Double composite’ structure uses less carbon-intensive concrete and steel than a more traditional design

HS2 achieves key milestone with over half of the tunnels now completed

Keller provide low-vibration cast in-situ solution within a built-up area by installing rigid inclusions

Kent-based housing company fined after employee strikes underground cable using concrete breaker

Concrete residence in crowded Tokyo is just 2.7m wide and 16.5m deep