Centrum Pile Ltd have joined the Low Carbon Concrete in Aggressive Ground Project

摘要

Centrum Pile Ltd have announced their participation in the Low Carbon Concrete in Aggressive Ground (LOCOWAG) project, which has been awarded funding by Innovate UK.This initiative is a major move for Centrum Pile Ltd on its mission to reduce carbon footprint and balance business aims with their commitment towards protection of the environment "We as an industry and as a business needed to find "a better way to play the old game," says Paul Pendleton, Director of Centrum Pile. The objectives of this two-year project are: 1. Develop, assess, and demonstrate AACM concrete formulations meeting user needs for foundations (buildings and infrastructure) 2. Demonstrate and assess use of AACMsin piling to de-risk adoption 3. Carry out laboratory tests to assess durability of AACM concrete formulations in sulphate-rich conditions (and other key performance characteristics), and compare with those of PC-based and other AACM-based concretes, as a driver for new industry-wide guidance/ standards (such as BS8500, BRE IP 17/05 and BRE SD1) 4.Assess business models and barriers to market and address these.