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All about concrete

History

Discover the history of concrete in all its dimensions, from its early beginnings and the invention of reinforced concrete at the end of the 19th century to the technological innovations that make high-performance concrete possible.

The history of concrete
Pilot worksite, using Chronolia™ concrete, Nice, France

Manufacturing process

The mix of water, cement and aggregates that goes to make up concrete, the use of additives to obtain specific properties... Discover the key steps in the manufacture of concrete.

The concrete manufacturing process

The terminology of concrete

Every profession has its technical jargon. Our glossary explains the words used to talk about the manufacture and use of concrete.

Glossary

Quiz on concrete: test your knowledge!

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Industrial ecology

How to create value from waste

Large amounts of natural resources, particularly minerals and fossil fuels, are used to manufacture cement. For many years the Group has been working to reduce the environmental impact of its activities by finding ways to obtain value from waste products.

Cement and industrial ecology