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Robust growth of the construction sector in developing regions such as the Asia Pacific is set to inflate demand for fiber-reinforced concrete over the next decade. The demand for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces has significantly increased due to consistent population growth and accelerating urban migration across transitioning economies. Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC), with its non-combustible nature, high tensile strength, and affordability, has emerged as a preferred material in construction projects. The glass fibers segment, which recorded a valuation of over USD 100 million in 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.5% from 2023 to 2032. These attributes make GFRC a reliable and cost-effective solution for construction projects, thus augmenting their demand over the next ten years.

This week's CIA NSW Seminar is in Newcastle. Join us for the "Net Zero Carbon Concrete" seminar on Wednesday, June 26, at NEX - Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre, Newcastle. If you haven't registered your seat, REGISTER NOW! - https://lnkd.in/gHn8-eWd At the CIA's conference in Perth last year, sustainability, the circular economy, and how do we reach net zero carbon in the concrete industry were the key talking points. In the concrete construction industry it is essential for there to be real change in sustainability but it will require significant change in how we specify, design, supply and construct in the future. So what is happening in the materials, design and construction sectors to make this happen? This seminar will focus on some of the real actions taking place in the concrete industry and what we need to do to achieve net zero carbon. Our speakers will cover a broad range of topics and offer perspectives that are related to their sectors. 1. Michael van Koeverden will provide an overview of what is happening and what is needed in the materials sector, with respect to sustainability. 2. Michael Heathwood will discuss the constructability aspects and what needs to happen on site to meet sustainability requirements. 3. David Sparkes from GHD will also be presenting from a consultants perspective. Proudly Sponsored by: Concrete Insights and SmartCrete CRC #concreteinaustralia #concrete #inthemix #concreteconstruction #excellenceinconcrete #construction #concretestructures #carbonconcrete #CIAEvents

How do we get to Net Zero by 2050? I'm looking forward to presenting in Newcastle tomorrow afternoon on Net Zero Concrete.. the future. If you are tired of hearing Green washing on sustainability you'll enjoy this event from three practical presenters working in the field. David Sparkes (GHD Technical Director- Structural/Civil) will set the scene on the changes to Embodied Carbon and how structural design will need to respond to these changes to meet 2050 targets on CO2. I will be talking on Net Zero Concrete and how we can make changes now to our materials and projects to reduce our overall embodied carbon and future impacts. Michael Heathwood (Laing O'Rourke Australia- Technical Specialist will discuss the unique way Laing O'Rourke have approached net zero in their projects as leaders in the field in reaching Net Zero by 2050. We look forward to seeing you there to discuss real ways we can get to Net Zero concrete and structures by 2050, starting now...

Interesting event and great insights from the three speakers on practical considerations in Net Zero Concrete

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 size is forecasted to reach US$1.8 billion by 2026, while growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2021-2026, owing to the increasing demand of insulated concrete form from the residential, commercial, and industrial sector. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 : @ https://lnkd.in/grB5UySD 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: There has been an increasing focus on sustainable and energy-efficient construction practices. Insulated concrete forms, which contribute to better insulation and energy efficiency in buildings, have gained popularity. 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: ICFs have been gaining traction in the residential construction sector. Homeowners and builders are recognizing the benefits of ICFs in terms of energy efficiency, durability, and safety. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 : @ https://lnkd.in/gu5N75FH 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The ICF industry has been witnessing advancements in technology and innovation. This includes the development of new ICF products with improved features such as ease of installation, enhanced insulation properties, and compatibility with modern construction 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 : Fox Blocks|Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms|LogixHealth |Quad|Amvic Building System|Liteform|ICF |BuildBlock |Reward Wall Systems|TFG (The Foschini Group) |Polycrete Restorations |SuperForm Products Ltd.|Benchmark|BASF #ICF #InsulatedConcreteForms #EnergyEfficientHomes #SustainableConstruction #GreenBuilding #BuildingTechnology #ConcreteConstruction #BuildingInsulation #ConstructionInnovation #ResidentialConstruction

Week 1 of The Concrete Centre's Sustainability Series is focused on measuring and reporting carbon. Each week will have a number of spotlighted resources to aid designers.    Week 1's first spotlight is on: EPDs for concrete   Environmental product declarations, or EPDs, provide transparent data on construction products to help designers choose building materials with lower environmental impacts. In 2024, MPA published five new sector EPDs for ready-mixed concrete, to help designers understand and quantify the impacts of their mix design choices. - More information and links to sector EPDs for cement, ready-mixed concrete and precast products are available here, https://lnkd.in/eAJcHF62 - The latest issue of Concrete Quarterly includes a technical article explaining why EPDs are becoming increasingly important and how designers can best use them to inform early-stage decisions. It is available to read here, https://lnkd.in/emMmibuA

Does your project need a carbon footprint calculation? Don't worry, we're here for you! We can now help you with the results of our LCA study. The Environmental costs indicator for a light steel frame is €0.15 for a 100-year lifespan for 1 kg of steel, or €1.17/m² of light steel framing. Let’s compare these results with you! According to the NMD (Dutch database): 🌱 The traditional house with constructive brickwork has an ECI of €2,88/m² 🌱 Cross-laminated timber has an ECI of €1.78/m² 🌱 Untreated timber framing has an ECI of €0.61/m² (only in Netherlands). In Belgium all construction timber has to be weather-treated with chemicals, which has a significant negative impact on emissions, recyclability and therefore the ECI score. These results are excellent news for the steel frame industry. We can now prove that our system is one of the best sustainable construction systems. #buildlikeneverbefore #steelframe #construction #elevation #architecture #lightgaugesteel #ossaturemétallique #constructiondurable #maisonenacier #surélévation

Continual innovation in materials compliments the continual innovation of prefabricated building methods. See below for some international examples and tell us which Australian projects have impressed you!  Precast concrete panels with integrated insulation and finishes. Notable example: The Habitat 67 in Montreal, Canada Prefabricated steel modules for rapid assembly of high-rise buildings. Notable example: The Empire State Building in New York, USA Cross-laminated timber (CLT) for large-scale structural applications. Notable example: The Treet Building in Bergen, Norway Prefabricated glass panels with integrated smart technologies for energy control. Notable example: The Crystal in London, UK Recycled plastics in prefabricated construction components. Notable example: The Eden Project in Cornwall, UK The Best use of Materials in Prefabricated Building category includes Concrete, Timber, Steel, Hybrid and more.  To be eligible, projects must have reached practical completion no earlier than 1 May 2021. Learn more and enter at: https://lnkd.in/gFamSYeX The Awards ceremony will take place on 28 August 2024 as part of the Offsite 2024 conference in Sydney. #SBIA #smartbuilding #prefab #prefabrication #offsite #MMC #steel #concrete #timber #CLT #awards

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration as the construction industry continues its mission of increasing sustainability. However, a new white paper from the CFFA - Vinyl Roofing Division argues that embodied carbon reveals only part of a building material’s total carbon footprint. https://lnkd.in/g6cSkFTB #sustainability #building #construction