The conventional evaluation of fresh concrete on the basis of flow consistency is frequently not sufficient to ensure proper concrete processing. Subsequent surface finishing may be severely impaired,...
Insulation layers consisting of polystyrene or polyurethane are usually incorporated into concrete façades in order to increase their thermal resistivity to ensure compliance with the specified...
Concrete and steel are the most significant structural building materials that leave their marks on our built environment in many shapes and forms, which is why they are also key determinants of...
In the last few years, economic and ecological objectives led to ever more stringent requirements in terms of energy efficiency in building construction. The installation of additional insulation...
The law on bringing onto the market, taking back and the high-quality recycling of packaging (VerpackG) has been in effect in Germany since 01 January 2019. The Packaging Act replaces the Packaging...
The use of recycled chips saves considerable quantities of natural raw materials. Use of recycled chips is therefore an ecologically valuable alternative for processing natural resources. This...
Concrete is by far the construction material manufactured in the largest quantities worldwide. Its enormous significance in the context of the current sustainability assessment demonstrates clearly...
There is a demand for sophisticated sandwich façade elements beyond uniform large-panel construction that offer visual depth and eye-catching textures. Planning requirements increase in line with the...
In the past few years, the requirements related to fair-faced concrete and architectural concrete “seem” to have increased considerably in precast concrete construction. But is that true? It can be...
HeidelbergCement is committed to reaching carbon neutrality of its entire product portfolio on the concrete level by 2050. Heidelberg-Cement will work on all levels not only to minimize emissions, but...
