Working collaboratively with the client and supply chain partners, we successfully trialled a low carbon concrete mix which is believed to be a first for the UK
The use of calcined clay concrete, believed to be the first such use of the material in the UK construction industry, could be key in the industry's efforts to use low-carbon concrete.
Calcined clay is a supplementary cementitious material that can replace carbon-intensive Portland cement.
The mix, comprised of calcined clay and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) sourced from demolition waste, provides both circularity and carbon benefits.
In a further display of innovation, a second concrete mix using ECOCycle RCA substituted 20% of the recycled aggregate for crushed concrete waste sourced from demolition and construction activities.
A series of articles, published in the specialist construction press, have delved into the technical details of those trials and how all stakeholders came together to deliver these potentially industry-changing innovations.
Key points include:
Read Simon's thoughts in the following publications:
Our transformation of Smithfield Poultry Market and the adjacent General Market into a new home for London Museum is featured in Construction News.
Our use of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in the conversion of the two former market buildings in Smithfield into the new London Museum provides an excellent example of sustainable engineering excellence.
Local students benefit from partnership working to gain insights into the world of construction.
