Established in 1973 to promote excellence in the use of concrete in Ireland, the Irish Concrete Society is the primary organisation in Ireland concerned with the technical aspects of design and construction in concrete. Since its foundation, the Society has remained a cross-sectorial, independent, impartial, science and engineering based organisation.

The founding key objectives of the Society are:

• The provision of information on all aspects of concrete by way of meetings, seminars and site visits.
• The circulation of papers and journals dealing with concrete matters.
• The promotion of excellence in the use of the material.
• The promotion of research and other scientific work regarding concrete materials technology.

These key objectives are implemented in the various and widespread activities of the Society.

EDUCATION

The Society provides Education on concrete matters through organising and running technical lectures, seminars, courses and technical visits both on its own and in collaboration with other organisations.

INFORMATION

Our Technical Advisory Service is available to all to answer queries on the use and application of concrete from design and specification to manufacture and construction.

The Society also provides access to large database of technical information to members through our Members Area.

AWARDS

Our prestigious Annual Awards, which began in 1979, recognise excellence in design and construction in concrete in three main categories of Building, Infrastructure and Element. The Sean De Courcy Student Award is presented annually to encourage third level students’ interest in concrete and the International Award recognises Irish companies who export concrete products or services abroad. The scheme was extended some years ago to pay tribute to concrete in sculpture.

COOPERATION

The Society is a constituent member of the European Concrete Societies Network and has regular contact with other member organisations.

Members of the Society join annually with their colleagues from the Northern Ireland region of the (UK) Concrete Society on a joint technical visit to a construction site of note. To foster a spirit of co-operation and unity of purpose there is also a social dimension to this annual event.  Contacts are further strengthened by attendance at other important functions in each other’s annual programme.

The Society also seeks to co-operate with both national and international organisations of similar interest in pursuing its objectives.

MEMBERSHIP

Information on membership and joining the Society can be found on our Membership page.