Behind-the-scenes @ Centre for Infrastructure Materials

Professor Chris Cheeseman, Head of Materials Section, Imperial College London headed up the visit with his team there.

Members and their guests heard about the centre developing a new generation of construction materials that are more durable and robust, able to withstand heavier loads, more sustainable and cost effective to manufacture and maintain whilst reducing the production of carbon dioxide in the manufacture.

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