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Sustainability, Innovation

Why biodiversity matters in construction

2025-11-18

When we think about sustainable construction, energy efficiency and carbon emissions often steal the spotlight. But there is another critical piece of the puzzle: biodiversity. The way we build, the materials we choose, and even the forestry practices behind those materials all shape the ecosystems around us. Yet, knowledge about how different building materials impact biodiversity throughout their life cycle is still surprisingly limited.

Sustainability, Innovation, News

Low-carbon concrete reduces climate impact by up to 60 percent in residential project

2025-11-11

Uppsalahem, NCC and Thomas Betong are paving the way for the future of residential construction through the Takryttaren project in Uppsala, Sweden. Thanks to innovative solutions and close collaboration between the developer, contractor and material supplier, the climate impact from the concrete products used in Takryttaren has been reduced by up to 60 percent.

Team Thomas

In Fimmersta, history, heart, and sustainability are in every scoop of gravel

2025-11-10

The Fimmersta gravel pit is an example of how history, heart, and sustainability can work together. Here we show that climate improvement doesn’t always require new technology – sometimes it’s enough to make the most of what already exists, in the right way.

News

New milestone as Atlanta’s tallest building takes shape

2025-10-22

Thomas Concrete Group continues deliveries to what will be the tallest building constructed in Atlanta in more than three decades. The project is nearing the final floors, and the majority of the concrete is now in place.

Trends

The construction market in the Southeastern U.S.

2025-09-30

What drives construction growth in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States? Let’s take a closer look at the Southeast – and how Thomas Concrete is part of the picture.

Sustainability

Building a sustainable future in the U.S. Southeast

2025-09-30

The climate challenge in construction is global, but solutions are shaped locally. In the U.S. Southeast, interest in sustainable building is rising rapidly. Here, Joy Davidson, Sustainability Manager for Thomas Concrete Inc., shares how we are working to meet customer needs and climate goals – with innovation and responsibility.

Sustainability, News

Thomas Beton GmbH delivers to major wind farm in Germany

2025-09-16

Thomas Beton GmbH, part of Thomas Concrete Group, has delivered 7,500 m³ of concrete to a newly built wind farm in Gnutz-Timmaspe in northern Germany. The project comprises 14 turbines, 12 of which have been provided with concrete foundations from Thomas Beton. Through this project, the company further strengthens its position in the growing wind power segment in Germany.

Team Thomas, News

Marina Gasparius Appointed New Head of Precast at Thomas Betong

2025-09-10

Thomas Betong, part of Thomas Concrete Group, is strengthening its executive team with the appointment of Marina Gasparius as the new Head of the Precast business area in Sweden. With a solid background from Stena Stål and over a decade of experience in leadership and complex business development, Marina now takes the helm of the precast operations – with a focus on customer value, innovation, and sustainability.

Innovation

Research for the future of concrete – Our ongoing work

2025-08-29

At Thomas Concrete Group, research and development are at the core of our mission to create a more sustainable concrete industry. Through close collaborations with universities, industry organizations, and material suppliers, we continuously explore new ways to find innovative solutions and to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint without compromising quality and durability. Currently, we are engaged in several exciting research projects focusing on alternative binders and innovative methods for evaluating concrete properties.