The use of decorative concrete continues to grow and has an increasing range of applications. Using colour, texture, pattern and surface finish, the process has created items as diverse as street furniture, coloured polished floors, imprinted motorway bridge abutments, and even fake mud at London Zoo and Bovington Tank Museum. PICS has seen growing interest in coloured concrete applications from designers and architects, while different finishing techniques have pushed the boundaries of artistry and coloured and textured creations. There is an increasing level of artistry within the decorative concrete sector that sets it apart from the mainstream concrete industry. From a sustainability perspective, continued research by the global cement and concrete industry provides benefits by making concrete more durable, sustainable and environmentally friendly, with the ultimate goal of becoming carbon neutral. Concrete is a durable material used to create long-lasting paving that will not rust, rot, or burn. The lifespan of concrete building products can be double or triple that of other common building materials. Concrete produces minimal waste compared with other paving mediums, as it can be produced in only the quantities needed for each project, and after it has served its original purpose, it can be recycled and used as aggregate or as backfill material for a new project.
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