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Knowledge Together – 70 years of progress in the chemistry of cement and concrete

2026-06-23

Concrete may look like a very simple material – you just mix cement with water, sand, and crushed stone and it will set and become hard. But in reality, it is a very advanced material, and knowledge is required to be able to design concrete for complex construction projects.

Sustainability, Innovation

Knowledge Together: Seminar Highlights Key Research for Climate-Neutral Concrete

2026-05-27

On 25 May, the Family Thomas Foundation, Chalmers University of Technology, and Thomas Concrete Group AB hosted an intimate seminar focused on advancing scientific research and education in ready‑mixed and precast concrete, as well as identifying key research areas essential for achieving climate‑neutral concrete. The event aligned closely with our 2026 theme, “Knowledge Together.”

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Industrin samlar akademi och forskare för att stärka utvecklingen av klimatförbättrad betong

2026-04-21

Betong är avgörande för att bygga robusta och trygga samhällen, inte minst inom infrastruktur och totalförsvar. Samtidigt måste byggbranschen bli mer klimatneutral utan att tappa konkurrenskraft. För att accelerera den utvecklingen, bjuder Konsortiet för grundforskning inom betongområdet in ledande personer på tekniska universitet och forskningsinstitut, till en strategisk workshop den 28 april.

Sustainability, Innovation

Recycled glass powder as a potential binder in concrete

2026-02-23

Concrete’s largest climate footprint comes from cement. Therefore, there is a strong global focus on materials that can replace parts of the cement without compromising quality or performance. One solution gaining attention is glass powder, finely ground recycled glass, that can be used as a pozzolanic material.

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Growing interest among construction companies in selecting the correct exposure class for concrete

2026-01-20

Many construction contractors opt for exposure classes that are higher than necessary in their projects. This results in unnecessary climate impact and increased costs. That is the view of Anders Lindvall, Technical Specialist at C-lab, Thomas Concrete Group’s research and development division, who is receiving a growing number of inquiries from clients and structural designers about which exposure class to choose.

Sustainability, Innovation

Our research for the future of concrete

2025-12-16

Research and Development is an important part of our effort to make the concrete industry more sustainable. Working closely with universities, industry associations, and suppliers, we explore innovative solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete without compromising on quality.

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.

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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.

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.