Betonilehti magazine

Betoni is a magazine that introduces widely concrete architecture and structures, environmental and infrastructure construction, the latest information on concrete construction, research and development projects and the most interesting references from Finland and abroad. The magazine also presents the latest concrete art and design.

The features and news covered in the Magazine build up the development picture of concrete architecture and technology as well as industrial construction, both in Finland and on the international scene. Standing columns include the technical columns and training programs organized by Concrete Industry Ltd. Betoni Magazine also serves as a communication tool providing information on various events in the industry.

The Magazine is designed for developers, designers and builders in the construction trade, as well as for public employees and professionals working in business and industry. Betoni Magazine is also distributed to various research and educational institutes. Betoni Magazine was founded in 1930.

Betoni Magazine is a member of the Finnish Magazine Media Association.

It comes out four times a year, with 96-120 pages in each issue.

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Preface: Promoting sustainable construction with Concrete

In English | ISSUE 1/2024

Preface: Promoting sustainable construction with Concrete

Concrete construction and concrete as a material come up in every single building project in some manner. The articles of this Magazine also present many awarded projects in which concrete…

Concrete Structure of the Year 2023: Raide-Jokeri – new light rail line in Helsinki

In English | ISSUE 1/2024

Concrete Structure of the Year 2023: Raide-Jokeri – new light rail line in Helsinki

The high-speed light rail line Raide-Jokeri is a large-scale project that showcases exemplary project management and is of great significance to the society and the urban environment. It improves crosstown…

Environmental Structure of the Year 2023: Näsi Park Bridge in Tampere

In English | ISSUE 1/2024

Environmental Structure of the Year 2023: Näsi Park Bridge in Tampere

The Näsi Park Bridge in Tampere was built using in an exceptional manner the structure of the old vehicle bridge for the new purpose of use, and landscaping the bridge…

Residential Company As Oy Töölön Castellum

In English | ISSUE 1/2024

Residential Company As Oy Töölön Castellum

A complex of three high-rise buildings has been completed in the old Töölö area of Helsinki. It has not been an easy feat to fit the new largescale building with…

Facade Renovation Competition 2023: Residential Company Asunto Oy Eura, Helsinki

In English | ISSUE 1/2024

Facade Renovation Competition 2023: Residential Company Asunto Oy Eura, Helsinki

The facades of Asunto Oy Eura underwent a traditional renovation project of a high standard, which restored the original architecture of the building completed in 1928, and significantly upgraded both…

Preface: Shall we peek on the other side of the coin for a change?

In English | ISSUE 4/2023

Preface: Shall we peek on the other side of the coin for a change?

The use of concrete is brought up when discussing the most significant contributors to climate change. Rarely do we see anyone talking about the role of concrete in the fight…

New sports facility architecture – Namika Arena

In English | ISSUE 4/2023

New sports facility architecture – Namika Arena

The Concrete Facade 2023 architectural award was given to the Namika Arena in Helsinki. The baseball arena of Helsinki YMCA showcases new standards and fine and thoughtout details in the…

Ratamestarinkatu 9 renovation Helsinki

In English | ISSUE 4/2023

Ratamestarinkatu 9 renovation Helsinki

The East Pasila office building in Ratamestarinkatu 9 constructed in the 80’s received an environmentally friendly update. The building received a major renovation with an updated facade, roof, HVAC rooms…

Niemeyer Sphere – white concrete sculpture in Leipzig

In English | ISSUE 4/2023

Niemeyer Sphere – white concrete sculpture in Leipzig

One of the last designs of the acclaimed Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer (1907 – 2012) was realised in the Leipzig industrial district in Germany. The Niemeyer Sphere project started in…

New coating guideline for concrete floors under preparation

In English | ISSUE 4/2023

New coating guideline for concrete floors under preparation

There are several options for coating of concrete floors. The choice of the coating is affected by different factors, such as coating type, thickness and material, the quality requirement specified…

Precast prestressed concrete beams made continuous as a deck structure

In English | ISSUE 4/2023

Precast prestressed concrete beams made continuous as a deck structure

A deck structure may be defined as the roof of an underground functional space. The surface of the deck structure is part of the yard area, and the space underneath…

Preface: Has time passed concrete by?

In English | ISSUE 3/2023

Preface: Has time passed concrete by?

You sometimes hear people talk about the postcement era. This refers to replacing the nearly 200 years old Portland cement with loweremission binders or concrete with some other building materials….