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𝗦𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 Sisk in collaboration with a consortium of industry partners has announced it has been successful in securing £500,000 from Innovate UK funding as part of the Contracts for Innovation: Decarbonising concrete competition. The consortium led by Sisk features leading experts within Ecocem Global, Ramboll, Loughborough University, Creagh Concrete, Capital Concrete Ltd and BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LIMITED who will collaborate on a pioneering, scalable, low carbon demonstrator, marking a world first application of a new low carbon concrete technology by Ecocem called ACT. ACT is a breakthrough cement technology combining a range of technical innovations with the use of widely available low-carbon ingredients to decarbonise the production of cement by as much as 70%, while enhancing the strength and durability of the concrete. Full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/emxwSbiD #WeAreSisk #Construction #InnovateUK #lowcarbon #FoundationIndustries #LowCarbon #Collaboration #Innovation #Funding Paul Brown Steven McGee Donal McCarthy Wayne Metcalfe Ger Hayes Ross Cullen Keith O' Flynn Sarah-Jane Pisciotti Aidan King Juan A. Morillas Maria Estrada Daniel Mackell UK Research and Innovation Quintain Limited

We are thrilled to kick off the new year with two new members: CBGreen and Polycare! 👋 That makes our total 23! Together, we represent leading innovators active across the construction value chain coming together to set out an ambitious #decarbonisation pathway for cement and concrete. 👀 Learn more about our members: https://lnkd.in/gdq86hbw

How can 1 meter be worth €20? Recently, the French CRE proposed a change in how we classify AgriPV systems, shifting from considering them as ground installations ("Sol") to treating them as buildings ("Bâtiment"). It may seem like a small change, but the impact is significant—PV buildings are eligible for an additional €20/MWh compared to ground PV! While 2-meter AgriPV systems aren’t much more complicated than standard ground projects, things get a bit trickier with 3- and 4-meter structures. A 4-meter structure isn’t as challenging to build as a traditional building, but it does come with higher costs for installation (CAPEX) and potentially ongoing maintenance. According to the CRE, any PV structure over 4 meters should be considered a small building in future French tenders. That makes sense, but it also creates an interesting dilemma. Just the other day, we were discussing this with a French developer who was wondering, “Should I go for a lower 3-meter structure, or is it better to invest in a 4-meter one?” From an agricultural perspective, the taller option offers more space for machines and crops underneath. On the financial side, while a 4-meter structure will be more expensive upfront, it qualifies as a "CRE Building" instead of a "CRE Ground,” allowing the project to take advantage of the additional €20/MWh incentive, which can significantly improve overall returns over 20 years of energy production. So, the big question is: do you prioritize saving costs now with a shorter structure, or invest in the taller option that could pay off in the long run?

Bricks 90% made from plastics waste‼️ Recyle & reuse ♻️ Unique construction solutions through a composite material called PLAEX-crete. ✅ Modular construction blocks that don't require cutting or mortar; ✅ Saving builders time and labor costs. ✅ Durable and fully interlocking building systems with a patent-pending process that uses a mix of difficult-to-recycle materials ✅ Including agricultural, marine, and industrial plastic waste and aggregate waste from the construction industry ✅ Used in various low-rise construction projects, from retaining walls and flood walls to sheds, foundations, and even entire wall systems* (pending certification). ✅ Can be reused again and again. by PLAEX Building Systems Inc. via Torben Nils von Spreckelsen #recycling #construction Jeff Winter Tanvir Hussain Giuseppe Masanotti

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗖𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗣𝗩 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 Over the past few weeks, we have presented our vertical Agri-PV system in field use. But how is it designed? Right from the start, it was important to us to keep the structure and installation simple while keeping the use of steel to a minimum. Our system consists of the following three basic components: ➔ Vertical steel structure consisting of pile-driven foundations and field pillars ➔ Horizonal steel structure consisting of support tubes ➔ Bifacial photovoltaic modules Rammed foundations mean that no concrete is required on the field. An indispensable factor for sustainable agriculture. The distance between the vertical steel structures within a row is around 9 meters, resulting to a steel load of around 40 kg/kWp in combination with the support tube. And that with a total height of the system of around 5 meters, or a clear height under the modules of 2.1 meters. This is made possible above all by the suspension of the modules: These are simply attached to the support tube and can move freely in the wind. We will explain exactly how this works in a follow-up article. So, feel free to follow us.😊 Another advantage? Our system is almost maintenance-free. The vertical structure reduces the amount of dirt adhering to the modules and the rain provides a natural cleaning effect. ------------------------------- 𝗗𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗳𝗯𝗮𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗖𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗣𝗩 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 In den vergangenen Wochen haben wir unser vertikales Agri-PV System im Feldeinsatz vorgestellt. Aber wie ist es eigentlich aufgebaut? Von Anfang an war es uns wichtig, die Struktur und Installation einfach zu gestalten sowie den Stahleinsatz so gering wie möglich zu halten. Unser System besteht aus den folgenden drei Grundkomponenten: ➔ Die vertikale Stahlstruktur aus Rammfundament und Feldsteher ➔ Die horizontale Stahlstruktur aus Tragrohren ➔ Die bifazialen Photovoltaik-Module Durch eine Rammfundamentierung wird kein Beton auf dem Feld benötigt. Für eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft ein unentbehrlicher Faktor. Der Abstand zwischen den vertikalen Stahlstrukturen innerhalb einer Reihe liegt bei ca. 9 Meter, was in Kombination mit dem Tragrohr zu einem Stahleinsatz von etwa 40 kg/kWp führt. Und dass bei einer Systemgesamthöhe von etwa 5 Metern, bzw. einer lichten Höhe unter den Modulen von 2,1 Metern. Möglich macht das vor allem die Aufhängung der Module: Diese sind lediglich am Tragrohr befestigt und können sich im Wind frei bewegen. Wie das genau funktioniert, erklären wir euch in einem Folgebeitrag. Folgt uns also gerne. 😊 Ein weiterer Vorteil? Das System ist sehr wartungsarm. Durch den vertikalen Aufbau haftet weniger Schmutz an den Modulen und der herabfallende Regen sorgt für einen natürlichen Reinigungseffekt. #AgriPV #AgrarPV #agrivoltaics #agrovoltaics #Photovoltaik #photovoltaics #VeConVerticalAgriPV #solarsystems

Every element of the concrete used in its construction is recycled. Learn more from the World Economic Forum’s white paper ‘Circular Transformation of Industries: The Role of Partnerships’: https://ow.ly/8H4950Rgojj Holcim

Energy Vault has entered into an exclusive partnership with architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) to work on projects using its gravity energy storage technology. #energystorage

After water, concrete is the most used substance on earth—but it’s also a source of massive carbon emissions. Fortunately, companies like Ecocem Global are innovating low-carbon products for the construction industry that can reduce carbon emissions by about 4 billion tons of CO2 each year. 

In 2022, mass timber made up just 1% of all building construction materials in North America. However, its popularity is quickly rising as a cheaper and greener alternative. More provinces are saying yes to this innovative approach, signaling a significant shift in the future of construction. Understanding moisture's role in ensuring durability is crucial for mass timber construction. Our #ExactAire technology offers real-time data, ideal for monitoring and controlling conditions. Explore our services: https://hubs.li/Q02Dc30Z0 Read full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02Dc4HG0 #masstimber #CLT #construction #sustainability