CECA
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association is the representative body for companies who work day-to-day to deliver, upgrade, and maintain the country’s infrastructure.
- Date
- 15 April 2021
- Time
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Overview
With the ongoing challenge faced in the industry of achieving Carbon Net Zero, ICE South West's Plymouth City Club in partnership with CECA South West invite you to a presentation on low carbon concrete.
Laura Jarvis, Hanson National Commercial Manager and Adam Birkinshaw, Hanson Technical Development Manager will be discussing their company’s approach to low carbon concrete, as well as ongoing efforts in reducing their carbon footprint throughout concrete batching operations.
Different concrete mixes will be discussed and presented along with their benefits and merits with reference to concrete characteristics and reduction of carbon.
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