Specification

Concrete is easily and readily prepared and fabricated in all sorts of shapes and structural systems. Its great simplicity lies in the fact that its constituents are ubiquitous and are readily available almost anywhere in the world. 

The National Planning Policy Framework aims to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to protect the environment and to promote sustainable growth.

In today’s modern world of concrete, performance parameters are no longer solely restricted to the material’s 28 day compressive strength. Beyond strength and durability, there may be other properties of concrete that are desirable on any given project.

The UK concrete industry is continually innovating. It is significantly investing in research and development to expand the material’s potential to tackle the challenges facing modern society.  

Find out more about CE Marking and the National Structural Concrete Specification.

Visual concrete can provide the most basic, utilitarian surface, appropriate for a plant room through to highly finished cladding for a corporate headquarters or gallery, and every quality of finish in between. Find out about how to specify visual concrete and the material efficiency and energy performance benefits of using concrete as a finish.