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    BS 8500 - Method of Specifying Concrete

    Utilize lower carbon concretes to help meet net zero targets in your construction projects.

    Helping concrete play its part in construction's drive to net zero

    With the net zero agenda becoming more high-profile for the construction industry, the sector increasingly needs access to lower carbon concretes to meet their targets.

    BS 8500's guidance helps all those with responsibility for specifying concrete including cement producers, concrete producers, large contractors, and consultants.

    It covers all concrete used in the built environment, infrastructure, road building, house building, and commercial premises building industries.

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    Promoting sustainability in construction

    BS 8500 complements BS EN 206, giving UK specific guidance incorporating provisions related to lower carbon compositions.

    Accelerate progress towards a sustainable world

    The guidance in BS 8500 describes methods of specifying concrete to help achieve net zero goals.

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      Meet net zero targets for construction projects.

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      Increase innovation and confidence in multi-component concretes.

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      Ensure construction specifications are upheld while using new building materials.

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      Meet customer and stakeholder expectations.

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      Contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth.

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      Contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production.

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    Get in touch to see how we can accelerate your journey towards innovation and sustainability in construction.

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