Milbank Concrete Products introduces Ultra Low Carbon Hollowcore, cutting cement content by almost 60% without losing structural performance.
Milbank Concrete Products has introduced a new Ultra Low Carbon Hollowcore precast concrete solution designed to cut embodied carbon in structural floor and roof installations. The product achieves an approximate 60% reduction in cement content compared to traditional mix designs, directly addressing the construction industry's urgent push to lower carbon footprints across supply chains.
Reducing embodied carbon remains a primary hurdle for developers and structural engineers working under strict environmental guidelines. By re-engineering the concrete mix without altering the physical dimensions or core geometry of standard hollowcore planks, the product provides a low-carbon alternative that integrates into existing architectural plans without requiring structural redesigns.
For main contractors, sub-contractors, and commercial builders sourcing precast elements through brick merchants and specialist building material suppliers, this development simplifies compliance with green building standards. Because the planks maintain proven structural performance, site teams do not need to alter standard installation methods, crane lifting capacities, or structural calculations. While initial material costs for ultra-low carbon formulations can carry a slight premium depending on merchant supply chains, avoiding the administrative and design costs of structural re-engineering makes it a practical option for projects bound by strict carbon targets.
Reported by Housebuilder & Developer — original article
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