UKIERI Concrete Congress

Advances in Concrete Technology and Construction

1 – 3 November 2026

Themes

1. Innovative Materials in Concrete Technology

• High-Performance / Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
• Self-Healing Concrete
• Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
• Recycled and Green Concrete
• Nano-Materials in Concrete

2. Sustainability in Concrete Construction

• Carbon-Neutral Concrete
• Circular Economy in Concrete Production
• Low-Carbon Cement Alternatives
• Waste Management in Concrete Construction
• Sustainable Design and Building Practices

3. Smart and Digital Technologies

• AI and Machine Learning in Concrete Mix Design
• IoT for Structural Health Monitoring
• 3D Printing in Concrete Construction
• Automation and Robotics in Concrete Production
• Digital Twins for Concrete Structures

4. Durability and Performance Enhancements

• Advances in Corrosion Resistance
• Improving Durability of Concrete
• Fire Resistance in Concrete Structures
• Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Materials

5. Concrete under Extreme Loading and Environments

• Concrete under Fatigue / Impact Loading
• Concrete for Marine Applications
• Challenges in Arctic and Desert Conditions
• High-Temperature Applications
• Underwater Concrete Construction

6. Design and Construction Innovations

• Modular and Prefabricated Concrete Systems
• Lightweight Concrete for High-Rise Structures
• Advances in Formwork and Reinforcement
• Innovations in Concrete Pavements and Roads

7. Testing, Quality Control and Standards

• Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
• Real-Time Monitoring Technologies
• Updating Standards and Codes for Modern Practices
• Quality Control in Mass Concrete Construction

8. Concrete and Resilience

• Concrete Structures for Disaster Resistance
• Seismic-Resistant Concrete Design
• Resilience to Climate Change Impacts
• Role of Concrete in Post-Disaster Reconstruction

9. Economic and Policy Aspects

• Cost-Effective Concrete Solutions
• Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Construction
• Incentives for Green Concrete Adoption
• Challenges in Large-Scale Implementation

10. Future Trends and Vision

• Emerging Technologies in Concrete and Construction
• Vision for Net-Zero Concrete Construction
• The Role of Concrete in Smart Cities
• Collaboration Across Disciplines for Innovative Solutions