Innovation

Industry invited to share insights and innovation at Birmingham event

German contractor pilots 3D printing of solid concrete walls, offering faster, lower-carbon housing construction.

Ola Obadara becomes first black woman Vice President of CIOB, focusing on research, innovation and technology

Graphene-enhanced concrete sleepers installed at South Wales test site as part of Innovate UK–funded programme.

Next-gen steel chisels aim to improve safety, efficiency and finish across NPC’s pile cropper range

Ultra-low carbon cement MevoCem to be tested with Tarmac under new BSI Flex 350 standard

New report shows how the built environment can align with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Pilot facility uses recycled concrete paste to permanently bind CO₂ and replace clinker

FPS invites entries for 2025 Awards celebrating safety, sustainability, innovation and leadership

Breakthrough research offers faster, safer ways to assess ageing infrastructure using non-destructive testing

Hyperion Robotics and National Grid launch UK-first low-carbon concrete pilot for substation construction

Rental and access equipment shows to feature new showcase and safety demo areas, 2–4 June 2026

Award-winning projects showcase sustainable concrete at Swiss Global Research & Development event

New research finds bacteria-based self-healing concrete is leading the way in durability and sustainability

US-based Advanced Construction Robotics launch third generation of its rebar tying robot

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

From reducing carbon intensity to embracing circular economy principles, concrete is at the forefront of environmental progress. What more can we do?