The UK concrete market is experiencing a pivotal shift towards sustainability, driven by emerging legislation and industry awareness. Mapei is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation with innovative solutions like the RE-CON AGG admixtures, which address key challenges in sustainable concrete production. The potential for sustainable concrete solutions continues to grow, supported by evolving specifications and environmental consciousness.

Ian Ellis, a seasoned professional with long time experience in the concrete industry, discusses the growing emphasis on low-carbon concrete and sustainability in the UK. He highlights advancements in admixture technology, the increasing use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCM), and recycling. Ellis envisions Mapei’s RE-CON line as pivotal in reducing waste and driving innovation for a greener future.

Mapei AS R&D team has developed RE-CON AGG 90, an innovative water absorption inhibitor designed for challenging aggregates in Nordic climates. The researchers successfully demonstrated its potential to replace up to 50% of natural aggregates with recycled concrete aggregates while maintaining workability of concrete without losing compressive strength. The new product addresses the challenge of sustainability in concrete production, offering a promising solution for reducing environmental impact.