Concrete is an astonishingly robust material that can survive for far longer than its estimated lifespan, but this tendency can become a double-edged sword.

Concrete repairs are important for keeping structures like buildings and tunnels in good shape, but the carbon footprint has been an issue – until now.

It is essential that concrete repair specialists are called in when cracks appear in buildings to prevent them from worsening and to keep the structure sound.

Thanks to its versatility, durability and affordability, concrete has made its way into practically every street on the planet. But how exactly is it made?

Schools, airports, shopping centres and Preston Guild Hall all suddenly required urgent concrete repairs due to the very unpredictable ways RAAC concrete ages.

Structures might need to be strengthened over time, which is where the carbon fibre strengthening of concrete can help, enabling them to take more impact.

Here we’ll go over some of the most common stressors that affect concrete, as well as pointing out the best course of action if signs of damage start to appear.

When you hear the word “finite resources”, chances are the first images that come to mind are fossil fuels, precious metals and the like. But what about sand?

The UK government has identified a further 17 schools and colleges where concrete is at risk of collapse, taking the overall tally to a worrying 231 buildings.

As work ramps up on the highly controversial HS2 project, images showing the construction of a 300-metre-long viaduct made from concrete have been released.