ICE Core Concepts: Low Carbon Cements and Concrete for Construction

Sustainability is the single biggest challenge facing the construction industry today, and nowhere is this more pressing than in the concrete sector. Concrete is a wonderful material, beautiful in its elegance and versatility, yet so often underappreciated and surrounded by myths. The fact that we produce more concrete than food tells us something important. It is urgent that we improve the sustainability credentials of cement and concrete, and we must do this using evidence, data and clear knowledge, while also tackling those persistent misconceptions.

This is where Professor Monower Sadique’s book makes such an important contribution. There are not many credible books on this subject yet, and this one stands out because of its clarity, conciseness and straightforward style. Despite being concise, it manages to cover all the major trends in low carbon concretes, from carbon capture and geopolymer concretes to the potential use of olivine, as well as the established cement replacement materials already widely used in the UK.

What I really appreciate is that the book works on two levels. It is an excellent textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students who need to build their knowledge in this vital field, but it is also a very practical and accessible reference for engineers, designers and practitioners who want to make better decisions on real projects. The section on embodied carbon is particularly valuable, explained in a clear and simple way that helps engineers make rational, evidence-based and justifiable choices.

In short, this book is timely, concise and genuinely useful. It gives students, researchers and practitioners alike the knowledge and confidence they need to engage with one of the most urgent issues of our time.

ICE Core Concepts: Low Carbon Cements and Concrete for Construction is an accessible introduction to cement and concrete, focusing on recent developments and trends in low-carbon concrete materials and technologies used in construction

• | Author: Monower Sadique
• | Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• | Publication Date: Jul 21, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781836084778
• | ISBN-10: 1836084773