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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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…

Compact Air project – Investigation of compaction

In English | Issue 3/2021

Compact Air project – Investigation of compaction

The Compact Air project aimed to determine possibilities to reduce the amount of compaction pores to reduce the risk of segregation. In the first phase of the project, existing test…

Development of eco-innovative technology for concreting in the arctic region

In English | Issue 3/2021

Development of eco-innovative technology for concreting in the arctic region

In Betoni 3/2019, we introduced our ARCTICecocrete project, which was funded by the Interreg Nord EU program. This article presents the main results of the project, which ended during the…