The main trends of 2023 in concrete construction

Abstract

The analytical review of 2023 was prepared based on the analysis of materials and publications of the Beton GmbH information center (Germany).

Concrete construction, concrete and reinforced concrete technologies, carbon neutrality, and resource efficiency are the central topics that the Beton GmbH (IZB) information center is working on today on behalf of German cement and concrete manufacturers. As an analytical platform for manufacturers and the driving force of the industry, the center promotes new applications of cementbonded building materials and introduces innovative products and processes. Given the critical importance of cement and concrete in construction, the industry also has a special responsibility to mitigate the effects of climate change. Therefore, the German cement industry has been actively working for many years to reduce carbon emissions and conserve natural resources. Using innovative technologies, Germany plans to produce cement and concrete with zero carbon emissions by 2045.

An important element of the promotion and training of sustainable concrete construction is the provision of technical advice to builders, contractors, architects and engineers in the field of civil, road, high-rise and agricultural construction. The main focus is on concrete and processes that provide sustainable, reliable solutions, as well as contribute to the implementation of major planned ideas in accordance with the main global trends: climate efficiency, resource conservation, energy conservation.