Brick size and the effects on functionality of brick façade

In English | ISSUE 3/2025

Brick size and the effects on functionality of brick façade

This study investigates the reasons behind the brick thickness used in Finland’s brick veneer construction and examines how using thinner bricks would affect rainwater penetration, building physical performance, load-bearing capacity,...

Automated workability control in concrete production

In English | ISSUE 3/2025

Automated workability control in concrete production

This doctoral dissertation investigates automated measurement techniques for controlling workability in concrete production, addressing the critical need for more efficient and reliable quality control. The research focuses particularly on normally...

Preface: Responsible concrete

In English | ISSUE 2/2025

Preface: Responsible concrete

About half of all the material is used for building in the world. In Europe, the majority of building is based on the use of concrete. Its triumph has been...

Graftlab

In English | ISSUE 2/2025

Graftlab

GRAFTLAB was conceived as a laboratory for modern working environments within the creative industry and fosters new collaborative formats through a focus on flexibility and cooperation. Located in the heart...

Hessund Strait bridge in Parainen

In English | ISSUE 2/2025

Hessund Strait bridge in Parainen

In the town of Parainen, the largest single Building processes included in the project are the new bridges built across Kirjalansalmi Strait and Hessund Strait. The bridge crossing the Kirjalansalmi...

Dismantling and recycling of wind farms

In English | ISSUE 2/2025

Dismantling and recycling of wind farms

The service life of wind power plants varies depending on when they were built, from 20 years to up to more than 35 years for new turbines. When a wind...

Summary of the main results of the low -carbon requirements of concrete floors project

In English | ISSUE 2/2025

Summary of the main results of the low -carbon requirements of concrete floors project

The project defined a new procedure for moisture control of concrete floors to be covered or coated. The procedure is based on the classification of concrete according to their moisture...

Abstract

In English | ISSUE 2/2025

Abstract

Roadmap for low-carbon concrete has been prepared in Finland. The aim of the roadmap was to identify different options to reduce CO2-emissions of concrete. Totally 16 different options were analysed....

Preface: Concrete ready to take on challenges

In English | ISSUE 1/2025

Preface: Concrete ready to take on challenges

The Association of Concrete Industry in Finland is the younger sibling organisation of the Concrete Association of Finland, and will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2029.The two Associations have...

Tammela Stadium unites entire town block

In English | ISSUE 1/2025

Tammela Stadium unites entire town block

Tammela Stadium has received the Concrete Structure of the Year 2024 Award. The Tammela Stadium in Tampere is a large-scale project with exemplary management and implementation. The project fulfils the...

Structure of the year 2024, Honorary mention: BY Low Carbon Classification and Calculator

In English | ISSUE 1/2025

Structure of the year 2024, Honorary mention: BY Low Carbon Classification and Calculator

BY Low Carbon Classification and Calculator have received an Honorary Mention in the Concrete Structure of the Year 2024 Competition. Requirements related to emissions from construction projects have been tightened...

Hatsinanpuisto Park in Espoo provides a green oasis in city centre

In English | ISSUE 1/2025

Hatsinanpuisto Park in Espoo provides a green oasis in city centre

The Hatsinanpuisto Park in the Leppävaara area of Espoo won the Environmental Structure of the Year 2024 Award. The Award is given in recognition of high-standard planning and implementation of...

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