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Concrete

This section of the website explores the use of concrete in construction.

Topics covered include:

  • Developments and good practice
  • Use as a structural material
  • Climate impact, carbon emissions and sustainable design
  • Information on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
      View RAAC information here

Resources and events

Course
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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2027

Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - November 2027
This course introduces attendees to the first generation of Eurocodes, focusing specifically on the design of common structural elements according to Eurocode 2.
Date – 8 November 2027
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Course
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Structural health monitoring - November 2027

Structural health monitoring - November 2027
The course will provide a practical introduction to data acquisition for structural condition monitoring and for use in live asset management projects.
Date – 2 November 2027
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £590 - £870 + VAT
Course
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Deep basement design and construction - October 2027

Deep basement design and construction - October 2027
This course gives guidance on the key design and constructability considerations when planning the construction of deep basements. It covers various types of embedded walls for both bottom-up and top-down construction.
Date – 13 October 2027
Location – Online
Price – £330 - £485 + VAT
Course
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Reinforced concrete essentials - September 2027

Reinforced concrete essentials - September 2027
This course establishes good practice in the design of reinforced concrete structures. Through practical exercises, it covers concept, design, flat slabs and finite element analysis.
Date – 6 September 2027
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Course
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Seismic design of structures - May 2027

Seismic design of structures - May 2027
This two-day, online course introduces seismic design of civil engineering structures. It builds on the basics of structural dynamics and engineering seismology.
Date – 26 May 2027
Location – Online
Price – £590 - £870 + VAT
Course
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Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - March 2027

Eurocode 2: design of concrete structures - March 2027
This course introduces attendees to the first generation of Eurocodes, focusing specifically on the design of common structural elements according to Eurocode 2.
Date – 16 March 2027
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Course
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Eurocode 8: worked examples of dynamic analysis and seismic building design - March 2027

Eurocode 8: worked examples of dynamic analysis and seismic building design - March 2027
This course delivers practical advice through the use of worked examples on dynamic analysis, conceptual design for earthquake resistance and seismic design of structural elements to Eurocode 8.
Date – 10 March 2027
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Course

Eurocode 8: an introduction to seismic design of buildings - March 2027

Eurocode 8: an introduction to seismic design of buildings - March 2027
This course delivers key advice and guidance on seismic design of structures to Eurocode 8 as well as the application of the Eurocode.
Date – 9 March 2027
Location – Online
Price – £315 - £465 + VAT
Conference
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fibUK: Developments in structural concrete conference 2026

fibUK: Developments in structural concrete conference 2026
This conference will explore how the concrete and construction sectors can harness carbon-neutral technologies, artificial intelligence and emerging construction methods to deliver more sustainable, resilient and efficient infrastructure.
Date – 3 December 2026
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS and online
Price – £44 - £179 + VAT

Featured events and resources

Guidance
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Concrete technology tracker

Concrete technology tracker
The aim of this webpage is to serve as a high-level guide for engineers about current and emerging lower carbon concrete technologies available in the UK market.
Date – 30 January 2024
Price – Free
Training
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Novel materials: concrete alternatives

Novel materials: concrete alternatives

Discover how limestone, calcined clays and graphene green concrete are reshaping the construction industry and how to use them successfully in your projects.

Date – 18 April 2024
Author – Various
Price – £26 - £40 + VAT
Training
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Analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings 1950 - 1985

Analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings 1950 - 1985

Exploring concrete buildings from 1950-1985, this series provides insights on reuse project challenges, cost-effective surveys and investigations, corrosion and fire management, historical building modelling, and the sustainable application of carbon fibre...

Date – 2 May 2024
Author – Various
Price – £105 - £160 + VAT