N22 Award Winning Bridges
Introduction:
The N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom dual carriageway extends 22km from the eastern side of Macroom town to the western side of Baile Bhuirne in Co. Cork. The construction of the 130 structures (including four river bridges and 16 road bridges) involved in this project required significant innovation in structures and bridge design and […]
CONCRETE PRACTICE IN IRELAND 2025
Date: 18th June 2025 | Venue: George Moore Auditorium, UCD
Held by UCD every ten years from 1965 until 1995, the Concrete Practice in Ireland (CPI) symposia series was initially conceived by Prof. Sean de Courcy as a means of providing a snapshot of current practice and recent developments in concrete technology and […]
Easter Arrangements
The Irish Concrete Society wishes you a very Happy Easter.
Our office will close on Wednesday 16th April and reopen on Wednesday 23rd April.
To contact us, please email office@concrete.ie and we will respond on our return.
42nd Annual Awards Results
We are delighted to showcase details of the winners in all categories of our 42nd Annual Awards, available to view here
The House that Precast Built: Precast Concrete Solutions for Faster Residential Construction
Venue: Online
The concrete industry embraces innovation and modern methods of construction (MMC) by offering concrete solutions which can be used to reduce construction time as well as offering cost savings.
Consideration of MMC options for structural concrete at an early design stage is critical in optimising the speed of construction, structural performance and delivery […]
Cold Weather Concreting
Date: 27th November 2024 | Venue: Online
The negative effects of placing concrete in colder weather are well established. Concrete can be damaged to such an extent that it is unfit for use, has lower strength development or reduced durability. Therefore, it is important that precautions are taken to ensure that the performance […]
Pushing Boundaries: Efficient Design and Construction to Reduce Carbon in Concrete
Venue: Online
Reducing carbon in concrete requires not only changes in the material’s manufacture but also smart, well-coordinated and efficient design and construction decisions. With no single strategy available to achieve this, innovative approaches are needed in the way in which projects are designed and built.
This joint seminar with Engineers Ireland will provide practical […]
Entry to our 42nd Annual Awards is now open
Established in 1977, our prestigious Annual Awards are a celebration of excellence in design and construction in concrete. Adjudicated by independent and distinguished juries of construction industry professionals, our Awards acknowledge construction achievements in which concrete, in any form, contributes significantly to the built environment.
The winning projects will be announced at our […]
Fundamentals of Concrete Technology
Starting 3rd September 2024
Covering essential information, this three half-day hybrid course suitable for all those involved in the production, design, and supervision of concrete will cover essential information to enable better understanding and knowledge of the most used construction material in the world.
Laboratory Session: 3rd September 2024, 10am to 6pm*, UCD Lab
*90 min […]
Annual Joint Weekend with Concrete Society Northern Ireland Region
We are delighted to announce the annual meeting of members and their partners with our colleagues in the Northern Ireland Region of The Concrete Society.
Hosted by the Irish Concrete Society, this year’s event will be based at the Savoy Hotel, Limerick and visit the International Rugby Experience building in Limerick. Winner of the 41st […]