Standards and PAS guidance

This section of the site includes guidance on the British concrete standard BS 8500 and an overview of standards relating to aggregates, admixtures and cement in concrete, reinforcment, precast concrete, novel cements as well as workmanship.

PAS 8820 novel cements

PAS 8820:2016 is a significant step forward enabling the use of some forms of concrete utilising alkali-activated cement binder.

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The Concrete Centre provides material, design and construction guidance. Our aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete and masonry to realise the potential of these materials.

The Concrete Centre, part of the MPA

The Mineral Products Association is the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and industrial sand industries.

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