Concrete for a sustainable future of the Netherlands

The Netherlands, a beautiful country with magnificent architectural buildings and an extensive transportation infrastructure. A diversity of paved roads, energy-efficient homes, safe bridges and a large network of rail and waterways. A country with several airports, modern distribution centers and a sewage system we can be proud of. Actually so ordinary, but also so important to live, work and enjoy in.

We use some 15 million m³ concrete, which accounts for about 2% of total CO2 emissions in the Netherlands. The cement and concrete industry is aware of this and is working hard to reduce it. For decades, we have been leaders in the use of CO₂-poor binders and durable concrete structures.

Symposium Concrete House June 25
There are new ambitious social issues to take one step further. This challenge is not easy and we want to solve it with you. Hence this Betonhuis symposium! By working more together in the chain, we ensure further sustainable and circular growth of the construction sector. We would like to enter into discussion with you. Where does the cement and concrete industry stand? What will it take to shape the climate transition? How do we achieve the goals of the Concrete Agreement. Where are the technical and circular limits at the moment? And how do we achieve even better results together? Betonhuis cordially invites you!

Program 

• 12.30 - 13.00 Walk-in with sandwich lunch
• 13.00 - 13.15 Chairman of the day Rob van Gijzel, BetonhuisWelcome and introduce concrete in the Netherlands
• 13.15 - 13.40 Friso van der Zee, Wageningen University & ResearchBiodiversity and Concrete Agreement
• 13:40 - 14:05 Evert Schut, RijkswaterstaatCircular concrete chain
• 14:05 - 14:30 Alexandra Boot, Boot advocatenJudicial challenges in circular construction
• 14:30 - 14:55 Break
• 14:55 - 15:20 Dorine Helmer and Robert Hengens, PwCPricing greenhouse gases
• 15:20 - 15:55 Pim Peters, IMd Consulting EngineersWhat everyone should know about circular construction
• 15:55 - 16:20 Mantijn van Leeuwen, NIBEEen concrete agreement to be proud of!
• 16:20 - 16:45 Chairman of the Day Rob van Gijzel, Concrete HouseQuestions, discussion and closing
• 16:45 - 18:00 Networking drinks

For whom.
This meeting is intended for members affiliated with Betonhuis, government, clients and anyone interested in the implementation of the Concrete Agreement. There is no charge for participation. Maximum number of participants is 125 people.

Sign up? You can do so via the website concretehouse.co.uk/symposium

There is no charge for participation. In case of no show registration, €50 will be charged.

Download the invitation.