Concrete4Change

Concrete4Change is proud to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the London Climate Technology Show 2024 Join us at Booth STP48 on November 27-28 at the ExCeL London to explore how we're driving sustainable change in the construction industry. At Concrete4Change, we are dedicated to transforming concrete into the CO2 sink of the world, helping to build a greener and more sustainable future. 🌱 🚀 Visit our booth to: - Learn more about our innovative technology. - Discover how we're reducing the carbon footprint of concrete. - Discuss potential collaborations and partnerships. We are looking forward to connecting with other industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers in the climate-tech sector. See you there! #SustainableConstruction #Concrete4Change #LondonClimateTechnologyShow #ClimateTech #InnovationForGood #CTS24

A place close to Concrete4Change's home in Nottingham. The UK's last coal power station, the Ratcliffe Power Station, is closing at the end of the next month, after 142 years of operation, showcasing the UK's accelerated move to sustainable energy sources. More pertinently, this reduces the amount of fresh pulverised fly-ash (PFA) that is produced in the UK to nil. PFA is a long used supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in concrete. However, alongside GGBS, such SCMs are running out of supply as predicted nearly 7 years ago by the UK government. This problem extends to the majority of western Europe. As a result, we need long-term scalable solutions that can reduce emissions and utilise the CO2 produced in the concrete industry in a cost effective, practical manner. Concrete4Change is at the forefront of this challenge. Working with the key partners around the world to put the industry on an accelerated path to a lower emission and more sustainable future.

SustainabilityWorks Ireland has just released our second Climate Tech in Ireland 2024 report, created in partnership with PwC Ireland.   The spotlight is rightly on net-zero targets, SBTi, and net-zero transition plans. Still, I firmly believe that climate technology is one of the missing pieces of the decarbonisation jigsaw.   Approximately 88% of global emissions are now covered by a net-zero carbon target. The deadline to reach many of these carbon targets—whether in 2030 or 2050—is fast approaching. As Ireland approaches the five-year mark of halving global climate emissions, the urgency of the situation cannot be overstated.   Decarbonisation is a problem that can be solved, and it is, in fact, a business opportunity. It can lead to cost savings, new revenue streams, and even market leadership. And let's not forget the bonus of attracting top talent and winning over eco-conscious consumers.   And for those pioneering Climate Tech solutions, the horizon is bright with opportunities. Our report highlights 22 remarkable companies from across the island of Ireland, and our research has identified over 300 pure-play Climate Tech companies. The energy sector continues to dominate, but we're seeing a growing number of Climate Tech companies addressing decarbonisation in the Mobility & Transport and Industry, Manufacturing and Resource Management (IMRM) sectors. We believe that Ireland has a strong ‘right to win’ in Climate Tech, and there are a number of immediate opportunities we could focus on: • Decarbonisation in commercial buildings  • Smart farming, nature restoration and food system innovation - Ireland’s largest domestic sector has an opportunity to lead the way globally  • Ireland can play a leading role in EV battery technology and the advancement of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) • Empowering women-led businesses and ensuring equitable access to finance • Grid technologies and energy management services  • Innovation in climate adaptation technologies. Our report calls for three specific actions: • Creating a Climate Tech Roadmap for Ireland to align decarbonisation targets with emerging Climate Tech solutions  • Focusing funding and support on developing climate technologies in sectors where Ireland has a competitive advantage  • Officially recognising Climate Tech as a unique and vital sector in its own right A huge thank you to David McGee and the Dublin team, Orlaith McGoldrick, Trish Dineen, Katie Cotter and their colleagues in Northern Ireland, Caitroina McCusker, and Majella Mason. And from the SustainabilityWorks Ireland team, Laura Heuston, Paddy Molony, and Conor Morrow, formerly of this parish. https://lnkd.in/eyENfgnj

🌱 The Future of Sustainable Building: Insights from Dalraj Nijjar 🌱 In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, what innovative trends should entrepreneurs be watching? Dalraj Nijjar, co-founder and CCO of Concrete4Change, shares valuable insights on the future of sustainable entrepreneurship , earned him the Young Innovators Award from Innovate UK 🚀 Key Trends to Watch: Regenerative Agriculture: Entrepreneurs can drive change by investing in practices that restore ecosystems and improve soil health, enhancing biodiversity while promoting carbon sequestration. Waste-to-Value Innovations: Transforming waste from one industry into high-value products for another is a game-changer. This synergy opens up unique business models and untapped opportunities. 🔍 Common Pitfalls: Many startups assume customers will pay a premium for sustainability. To succeed, your product must not only be sustainable but also outperform alternatives in cost, efficiency, or quality. 💡 Success Story: Concrete4Change proved the ability to convert wood waste into a CO2 mineralization carrier, paving the way for investment and growth. 📊 Measuring Impact: Utilize Life Cycle Assessment tools like Impact Forecast to evaluate your sustainability efforts and their ecosystem impacts. 🤝 The Power of Partnerships: Collaborate with industry leaders who prioritize sustainability. Understanding their goals and aligning your mission can amplify your impact. Explore the full article for more insights on building a sustainable future. Don't forget to check out our latest edition : https://lnkd.in/e7RGMV5v #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BuildingTheFuture #Concrete4Change #RegenerativeAgriculture

Our Co-founder & CCO Dalraj Nijjar will be in New York next week for #ClimateWeekNYC - taking Concrete4Change over the pond to the USA for the first time! If you're also attending, you can reach out and connect with him there👇

Infrastructure projects are typically categorized by their size, cost, and complexity, often requiring a bevy of specialized systems and technologies to design, engineer and ultimately build the structures. Our recently released Infrastructure Top 50 is meant to serve as a resource for companies in the process of building, benchmarking or updating their infrastructure tech stacks. Organized into five primary categories—Site Planning & Mapping, Project Management & Data Analytics, Asset Management & Maintenance, Advanced Materials, and Smart Equipment & Automation—the Infrastructure Top 50 spotlights technologies with which users in the field are reporting satisfaction and success. See our full list below and/or learn more about our Infrastructure Top 50 selections here: https://lnkd.in/gDWxc5D7 Site Planning & Mapping Exodigo 4M Analytics Exyn Technologies Advanced Navigation DroneDeploy Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial Trimble Inc. SiteVision Bentley Systems Paces CivilGrid Voxelmaps Project Management & Data Analytics Transcend Information, Inc. Datumate Samsara Kahua Pavewise InEight Aurigo Software Technologies Edgevanta ALICE Technologies Inc. Clue Insights Asset Management & Maintenance Skydio Gecko Robotics Percepto - Autonomous Drones Zeitview AiDash LUNA Innovations ANYbotics HeadLight Acuity Robotics Ltd Electro Scan Inc. Aren Advanced Materials Allonnia Boston Metal Brimstone CarbonCure Technologies Concrete4Change Dioxycle Fortera Sierra Energy Surface-Tech LLC Terra CO2 Technology WaveLogix Smart Equipment & Automation frenter Giatec MachineMax Rooster Asset Tracking SafeAI Xpanner

Last week, our CEO Sid Pourfalah attended the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore, presenting Concrete4Change's technology and impact to global audience of leaders and change-makers in the built environment sector. Concrete4Change is proud to be able to lead and contribute to the mission of transforming and decarbonising the built environment, and the IBEW is a fantastic forum for accelerating this effort. Special thanks goes to: Juan N. from Zacua Ventures Jan-Hendrik Goldbeck from GOLDBECK Fabian Lenz from GOLDBECK Gonzalo Galindo Gout from Cemex Ventures Arnold Leong from the Building and Construction Authority And to all who helped facilitate a fantastic conference.

🎉 That's a wrap! 🎉 Last week, Zacua Ventures attended the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in #Singapore and hosted a side #ConTech meetup alongside Woh Hup (Private) Limited — huge thanks to everyone who joined, spoke, and contributed. You made it unforgettable! 👏 Congrats to: Keefe Wayne Teo from Fabrica.ai 🤖 Wei Zhuang (Lenard) Tan from Ailytics 📊 Sid Pourfalah from Concrete4Change 🌱 Shijing from Hubble.Build 🏗️ Your presentations were truly impressive! 🌟 Special thanks to: Austyn Yong, CFA from Woh Hup Gonzalo Galindo Gout from Cemex Ventures Jan-Hendrik Goldbeck from GOLDBECK Dr. Anas Bataw and Juan N. from Zacua Ventures Thank you all for sharing your deep #ConTech insights with the audience! 💡 #ConTech #Networking #IBEW2024 #ZacuaVentures #Innovation

The future of #construction is now! 💪 And the recent International Built Environment Week (IBEW) #Singapore 2024 was a testament to that. We at Zacua Ventures were very happy to be a part of the #ConTech #Summit at IBEW Singapore with ourFounding Partner, APAC & EU Juan N.. Alongside Teck Thai Heng (BCA’s Deputy CEO) and other industry leaders like Gonzalo Galindo Gout from Cemex Ventures and Filla Mak from HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, we delved into the latest #trends in construction #technology. Also to Ke-Vin Lim from City Developments Limited, Murli Ravi from Tin Men Capital, Shaun Koo from H3 Zoom.AI, Benjamin Lee from Teambuild Construction Group and moderated by Yvonne Voon from Fifth Wall. They offered valuable insights into the vast opportunities for ConTech deployment in the region, including how start-ups can capitalize on these growth opportunities and attract investments. We would like to give an special thanks to BCA for welcoming Sid Pourfalah from Concrete4Change at this year edition! Singapore stands out as a hub for ConTech #innovation, thanks to initiatives like the #BEIH and Built Environment Accelerate to Market Programme (BEAMP). We'd also like to congratulate the winners of the ConTech Summit 2024 awards 🏆: Ailytics, PODIUM.io, and FJDynamics. We are confident that the future of construction will be bright ✨ , filled with opportunities born from inspiring events like this. #ZacuaVentures #ConTechSummit #IBEW2024 #Construction #Innovation #Singapore Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

With building targets the most ambitious they’ve ever been, how can the industry do this sustainably? Dalraj Nijjar, COO and co-founder of Concrete4Change - spoke with Entrepreneur UK about what sustainable trends businesses should be on the lookout for and the impact C4C’s work is having on the construction industry. Read the full article from Patricia Cullen: https://lnkd.in/eHdxE3un #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Construction #Startups #VentureCapital