Concrete floor’s life cycle

In English | Issue 4/2021

Concrete floor’s life cycle

The important decisions that influence the life cycle of a concrete floor are made at the design stage. These decisions include the appearance of the floor, its structural strength, load...

Concrete studies of new structures require cross-disciplinary knowledge

In English | Issue 4/2021

Concrete studies of new structures require cross-disciplinary knowledge

Professional concrete studies provide an irreplaceable tool for the quality assurance of new concrete structures as well as for problem solving. Correctly targeted and implemented sampling, well specified laboratory analyses...

Use of precast technical shafts for building systems

In English | Issue 4/2021

Use of precast technical shafts for building systems

Precast technical shafts for building systems refer to shafts supplied with building systems installed inside them. As a rule, precast technical shafts for building systems are one storey high. The...

Future binders for concrete

In English | Issue 4/2021

Future binders for concrete

Changes in concrete binders will take place already in near future. Changes are boosted by the climate change. CO2-emissions of concrete are needed to reduce and thereby also the cements/binders...

Surge of low-carbon concrete

In English | Issue 4/2021

Surge of low-carbon concrete

Operators and stakeholders of the concrete industry share a clear mindset to find new solutions and develop operation in the whole sector in terms of environmental responsibility. Customers are increasingly...

Preface: Research paves way towards emission-free concrete

In English | Issue 3/2021

Preface: Research paves way towards emission-free concrete

As far as concrete construction is concerned, we are living in interesting times. Economy is peaking, which is reflected in the availability of work force as well as in the...

University of the Arts Helsinki

In English | Issue 3/2021

University of the Arts Helsinki

University of the Arts Helsinki is developing its campus in Sörnäinen, an old industrial area close to the center. In recent years, the area has rapidly developed into a lively...

“Portus” – high standard of concrete architecture

In English | Issue 3/2021

“Portus” – high standard of concrete architecture

Residential building complex Portus, which was completed in August in the Verkkosaari area of Helsinki’s Kalasatama neighbourhood by the sea, has copied its design language from large luxury cruise vessels....

Wohnregal, Berlin

In English | Issue 3/2021

Wohnregal, Berlin

The “Wohnregal” is a 6-story building in Berlin housing live/work ateliers. It was built using precast concrete elements common in industrial warehouse construction: pillars, beams and TT-ceilings (ceiling elements including...

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

In English | Issue 3/2021

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

The new Scandic Grand Central is one of Finland’s most unique hotels in Finland, after its completion in early 2021. The Helsinki Railway Station, which was designed by Eliel Saarinen...

The Mall of Tripla

In English | Issue 3/2021

The Mall of Tripla

The Mall of Tripla, the largest construction project in Finland and the second busiest railway station in Finland, comprises three city blocks and extensive underground facilities, serving as a central...

Guide for conducting condition surveys on masonry and rendered facades

In English | Issue 3/2021

Guide for conducting condition surveys on masonry and rendered facades

The new Guide covers both fair face facades and their use as a rendering substrate, as well as insulation render systems. Although all the above facade structures and their damage...