The foundation industries operate on long term investment cycles. This means that many companies are now planning the facilities that will be in operation in 2050. But the need to reduce carbon emissions and improve resource efficiency are impacting not just the foundation industries, but also their customers. What types of materials and products will their customers be wanting to purchase this far into the future?

The year 2022 is unique for the ICT because the Institute will be 50 years old. By any standard this is an achievement and will be celebrated socially and technically. The anniversary is a very special occasion for the ICT, its members, and the concrete industry that it represents.

Over the last 50 years the Institute has staunchly supported education in concrete technology, resulting in respected qualifications, professionalism, training, and the provision of relevant information relating to all things concrete. It has, and still does provide, qualified professionals at all levels.

The 3rd RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication (Digital Concrete 2022) will be hosted by Loughborough University, UK. The conference will provide a platform for the key developments in the field and a must attend event for researchers, engineers and practitioners to share and discuss the latest innovations.