Neville Centre of Excellence in Cement and Concrete Engineering

📣 We're back! The Neville Centre's First Spring Seminar for 2025. Our first seminar is entitled "Closing the concrete loop”, and our guest speaker is: Prof. Theodore Hanein, Chair in Construction Materials Science at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow on Green, Circular, and Smart Cement Manufacture. Following his two UG degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Balamand in Lebanon, Theo graduated from the The University of Manchester with a Masters in Advanced Process Design and Integration, and then from the University of Aberdeen (2016) with a PhD in Cement/Clinker Thermochemistry. He then began working at the The University of Sheffield on low-carbon cement, where he was promoted twice from postdoc to assistant professor and then associate professor, before joining University of Leeds. His work centres around sustainable materials and processes Taking place online, Wednesday, 2nd April at 12:30, the event is FREE and to register your place, please follow the link below 👇: https://lnkd.in/eAg6k4Xt Don't forget the seminar is CPD accredited by the Institute of Concrete Technology. fib – International Federation for Structural Concrete – Fédération Internationale du Béton Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Institute of Concrete Technology iStrucT The Institution of Structural Engineers New Civil Engineer Resource Efficiency Collective RILEM Association The Concrete Centre The Concrete Society TransFIRe Hub Transforming Foundation Industries Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ UKRI Circular Economy Hub (CE-HUB) UKCRIC UK Lower Carbon Concrete Group University of Leeds Michele W.T. Mak Michał P. Drewniok Nick Fletcher

Call for submissions (editorial@concrete.org.uk) – the May 2025 edition of The Concrete Society’s journal Concrete includes the following features:   Concrete in the Ground (Piling/Foundations, Pipes, Basements) Marine Construction and Sea/Flood Defence Codes and Standards, Specifications and Guidance Synthetic Fibres Refurbishment/Upgrade of Existing Structures/Buildings   Articles, papers, case studies, opinion pieces etc for publication in this issue are welcome. There is NO charge and NO advertising obligation. However, submitted material must be objective and informative - no promotional items.   Deadline – 28 March   #concrete #construction #basements #refurbishment #flood #fibres

Have you been inspired by an up-and-coming civil engineer? Then nominate them for the New Civil Engineer Graduate and Apprentice awards🏆 It’s a great opportunity for them to meet likeminded graduates and apprentices from our community. The deadline for entries is 14 March, click the link in comments to learn more👇

Exciting News from the Global Building Data Initiative! We’re thrilled to support the launch of the Open Building Data Platform Beta, available online from February 17th! This transformative platform empowers policymakers, industry leaders, and design professionals to drive decarbonization in the built environment. By leveraging open building data, GBDI provides: ✅ Insights for better material choices and optimized building designs ✅ Open-source tools and a scalable data protocol ✅ Advanced analyses, benchmarks, and tangible GHG reduction strategies Open Building Data Platform Online Launch! 📅 Open Building Data Platform Online Launch: February 26th | 4:00–5:30 PM (CET) 🔹 Keynote address 🔹 Live platform demonstration 🔹 Expert panel discussion 📌 Register now to receive the Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/eKRm-fkn 🔗 Get a sneak peek of the platform: https://lnkd.in/et8H8VCq #GBDI #BuildingData #Decarbonization #SustainableDesign #OpenData

Evolving Concrete is back!   Join us for The Concrete Society’s one-day technical conference packed with insightful presentations, panel sessions and dynamic discussions on the evolution of concrete in the UK.   Wednesday 25 June Building Design Centre, London, WC1E 7BT   For information on conference content and registration, visit: www.evolving-concrete.org

🚀 We are hiring! Apply by this Friday, 14th February, for a position as a project assistant and get your PhD at FB Stahlbeton- und Massivbau! If you are interested in researching automation in structural concrete and want to play your part in reducing the use of resources in concrete construction, then this is the job for you. Please send your application by email to 📥 katharina.preis@tuwien.ac.at   Learn more about the Research Unit Structural Concrete 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dAAuvrPA #job #PhD #concrete #construction #resources #tuwien

Are you transforming structural engineering education? This prestigious international award recognises innovation and excellence in teaching. Whether you’re applying as an individual or a team, this is your final opportunity to showcase your pioneering methods and inspire future engineers. Don’t miss out—apply by the end of today. https://lnkd.in/e8_Ziixb

🚀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆! 🚀 Are you passionate about innovation and sustainability in the concrete industry? Here’s your chance to shine! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗜𝗖𝗧) is hosting a 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 on 𝟮𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻, and we want YOU to be part of it! 🎇 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: ICT 53rd Annual Convention. 📝 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: The Pursuit of Net Zero Concrete. 📅 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 for Abstracts: 15 March 2025 This is your opportunity to: ✅ Showcase your research and ideas to industry leaders. ✅ Network with like-minded professionals and experts. 🏆 Compete for 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🔗 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 1️⃣ Scan the QR code below or visit the registration link: https://lnkd.in/e5F-DEcD 2️⃣ Submit your abstract before the deadline. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact and contribute to the future of sustainable concrete technology. Let’s work together towards a 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 📩 For more information, contact: SYPro@theict.org.uk #ICT53rdConvention #ConcreteTechnology #NetZero #Sustainability #YoungProfessionals #Innovation #ICT2025 #TrinityCollegeDubli

Two fantastic presentations from our guest speakers for our final autumn seminar series - Prof. Robert Melchers, Emeritus Professor, School of Civil Engineering, University of Newcastle, Australia and Associate Prof. Ueli Angst M. Angst, Institute for Building Materials, ETH Zürich, Switzerland 👏 fib – International Federation for Structural Concrete – Fédération Internationale du Béton Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Institute of Concrete Technology iStrucT The Institution of Structural Engineers New Civil Engineer Resource Efficiency Collective RILEM Association The Concrete Centre The Concrete Society TransFIRe Hub Transforming Foundation Industries Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ UKRI Circular Economy Hub (CE-HUB) UKCRIC UK Lower Carbon Concrete Group University of Leeds Michał P. Drewniok Nick Fletcher Michele W.T. Mak

Join our Regional Network - https://bit.ly/40wavOz The Society is represented throughout the UK by its Regional Network, each operated by a local voluntary committee of members representing a range of disciplines and interests within the construction industry. Activities offer an excellent gateway for like-minded industry people to network and build up CPD experience at the many social and technical events held throughout the year. #concrete #construction #networking