The Concrete Society Northern Ireland Region

CEMCOR Ltd welcomed a local primary school to their quarry and works recently to see how cement is produced. A fantastic example of one of our corporate sponsors playing a leading role in educating the next generation! Thanks to Paul Millar Allistair Wilkinson and Matthew Ferguson for hosting the visit.

This years Clay Shoot and BBQ is back at Field of Dreams NI in Bangor on the 25th of April. This event always books out quickly so make sure to book your teams place soon. Full details and booking form in the attachment.

🎱Exciting news, everyone! The Concrete Society NI YMC is thrilled to announce our very first Doubles Pool Tournament! Join us at The Watson Bar, Belfast on Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm for a night of fun and friendly competition. 💰 Entry is just £40 per team, and we’ll have a delicious buffet to keep you fuelled! To secure your spot, email us at regionalevents@concrete.org.uk by April 2nd. 👉 For more details, check the link in our bio or don’t hesitate to reach out to the committee. 🎉 #ConcreteSociety #pooltournament #belfastevents

Lunchtime Meeting - #MonaghanPeaceCampus - IStructE NII, Northern Ireland Hub The first lunchtime meeting of 2025, joint with The Concrete Society Northern Ireland Region, is entitled 'Monaghan Peace Campus'. It will be held online at 1pm on Tuesday 25 February 2025. Overview Monaghan Peace Campus, opened in May 2024, is a €22 million community hub located in #Monaghan Town. Funded in part by the EU's #PeaceIV Programme, the facility encompasses a cultural heritage centre, library, youth facility, and shared community multi-functional spaces, all designed to foster cross-community engagement and social cohesion. The campus also features external public amenity spaces and underground parking, enhancing its accessibility and utility for the local population. Its construction aims to provide a safe, open, and inspiring setting for communities to come together, promoting peace and reconciliation in an area historically affected by conflict. Speaker Chris Lumsden is a Senior Associate at Design ID with 17 years of post-graduate experience in structural engineering across multiple sectors, with particular expertise in Education, Bespoke Residential, Leisure, and Community projects. Notable projects include Banbridge SRC and the redevelopment of Maysfield Leisure Centre, both of which received IStructE regional awards. Having worked with WDR&RT Taggart and Taylor & Boyd before joining Design ID in 2011, Chris has developed expertise in steel, concrete, and timber construction. He has since led the technical design on high-profile projects, blending innovation with practical, efficient solutions. Please like, repost, and feel free to join us on the following Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/eh5hc_xH Meeting ID: 894 1519 4070 Passcode: w0bdtZ Monaghan County Council (Ireland) Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) - European Funding Department of Rural and Community Development IStructE Headquarters The Concrete Society #Peace #Campus #Monaghan #CommunitySpaces #CrossCommunity #StructuralEngineering #Concrete

The 3D transition of the mineral products industry in Northern Ireland: decarbonisation, diversity and digitisation. 3 Mar | 18:15 | online During this joint event with The Concrete Society Northern Ireland Region, learn more about the efforts across mineral product sectors to cut carbon, boost energy efficiency, and achieve net zero. Gordon Best (MPANI) will also highlight biodiversity net gain, world-class water management, and initiatives to improve workforce diversity and attract younger talent to the industry. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eQZPJwaZ Please note: the title of this event has been updated from that printed on the 2024/25 ICE NI programme card: 03 Mar – Decarbonising the Built Environment – A Suppliers Perspective gordon best Patricia McElduff Ronan Gormley Ruth Kelly Mineral Products Association #CarbonReduction #NetZero #Decarbonisation #Diversity

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

This years Clay Shoot and BBQ is back at Field of Dreams NI in Bangor on the 25th of April. This event always books out quickly so make sure to book your teams place soon. Full details and booking form in the attachment.

Interested in a formal qualification in the Field Testing of Concrete? A 2 day course is coming up in April that may be of interest. Please see details attached.

❄️ Get winter ready, register for Cold Weather Concreting taking place online on November 27th ❄️ The negative effects of placing concrete in colder weather are well established. Concrete can be damaged to such an extent that it is unfit for use, has lower strength development or reduced durability. In this seminar, our highly experienced industry professional speakers will discuss the damage caused by freezing temperatures to fresh concrete and provide practical guidance on successfully placing concrete during cold weather. To register email events@concrete.ie Further information is available from https://lnkd.in/esDd8ZB #concrete #winter #buildingmaterials #construction #civilengineering

A look back at our fantastic Annual Awards dinner from a few weeks ago. Congratulations to our student award winners, Young Members Sustainable Concrete Challenge winners and to our shortlisted, highly commended and overall winners. A special mention to our lifetime achievement award winner Professor Su Taylor, CEng FIStructE FIEI MISHMII MIIFC. Thanks to everyone who attended and gave generously to our charity for the evening OGCancerNI and a huge thanks as always to our local sponsors: Adcrete Limited | ADFIL | Albert Fry Associates | Arup | Breedon Group plc | CEMCOR Ltd | CEMENTAID (UK) LIMITED | Clady Aggregates Ltd. | Construction Testing Services Ltd | Creagh Concrete | Brian Curtis | DAWSON WAM | Doran Consulting | Farrans Construction | FK Lowry Holdings Limited | GRAHAM Group | Larsen Building Products | MC-Building Chemicals Mueller and Partners | M&L Contracts | Mannok | Master Builders Solutions | Mattest | McFarland Consulting Ltd | McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd | Northstone (NI) Limited | Novo Remedial Solutions : Concrete Repair | Resin Flooring | Remedial | Premier Cement Ltd. | Mineral Products Association | QSRMC - CPC - SpeCC | Queen's University Belfast | Rapid International Ltd | RPS | RTU | SDG | Sika | Taranto Ltd | Tetra Tech Europe Roll on next year!