Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Explores issues in concrete production and looks to the lean design model to show there are concrete solutions for reducing embodied CO2 in buildings. Covers concrete specification, finishes, the benefits of thermal mass to reduce operational energy, enhancing fabric performance and encourage reuse and end of life and carbonation.
History
Published by The Concrete Centre, part of the Mineral Products Association.
Subjects
- Building systems/frame
- Special subject areas
- In situ concrete/cement
- Building structure
- Concrete building systems/frame
- Materials
- Environmental issues/energy
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
Publisher History
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.