Concrete industry sustainability performance report. 13th report: 2019 performance data
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
The concrete industry’s sustainability performance from 2008 to 2019; recording the manufacture of concrete and its constituent materials to 2020 targets, covering carbon, waste/biodiversity/water, materials and wellbeing.
History
Supersedes the 12th report: 2018 performance data. Published by The Concrete Centre, part of the Mineral Products Association.
Subjects
- Building systems/frame
- Special subject areas
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Building structure
- Concrete building systems/frame
- Environmental issues/energy
- Materials
- In situ concrete/cement
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.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
Accuris
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