Ireland: Researchers at Trinity College Dublin's School of Engineering have developed a novel, 51%-reduced CO₂ concrete using biomass ash from the Edenderry power station. Precast concrete products company FLI Precast Solutions also collaborated on the research, which piloted two possible methods. The first method partially replaces cement with biomass ash, while the second eliminates cement entirely through geo-polymerisation of ash with slag. Enterprise Ireland funded the project under its Construct Innovate initiative. The partners will now seek to advance the adoption of this technology across Ireland.

The Edenderry power station supplies 150,000 homes with energy produced using 100% biomass from wood and agricultural sources.

Researcher Sara Pavia said "Biomass is inherently carbon-neutral. However, the disposal of the resulting ash byproduct represents a considerable challenge.”

Australia: Green360 Technology is developing a metakaolin for use in concrete production that has already exceeded quality benchmarks. Tests at Murdoch University in Perth confirmed that the product has an amorphous content greater than 88%, compared to a typical range of 55 - 75% for existing metakaolins on the Australian market.

The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper has reported that Green360 Technologies will now progress to commercial-scale concrete production trials with its joint-venture partner Permacast, which produces precast and prestressed concrete products.

France: Standards body Kiwa Innovation has certified Saint-Gobain's 3D concrete printing method. The company says that the independent certification confirms the effective performance of the process.

Australia: Boral has acquired Wallan Concrete’s dry mix concrete batching plant in Wallan, Victoria. The plant features four cementitious materials silos and 10 raw materials bins. Boral says that the purchase will support its service in Melbourne’s Northern Growth Corridor. It already operates another plant inside the growth corridor, at Wollert.

Executive General Manager, Concrete & Quarries South, Matt McKenzie said “The plant is practically brand new and Boral is very excited to have this great asset now part of its integrated operations. What is also important is that Boral is today welcoming new employees to the team.”