Congratulations to Cemex Dry Mortar Europe Specialist Solutions team, who in conjunction with Normet Group, won the Tunnelling Specialist Supplier of the Year at the New Civil Engineer Tunnelling Conference 2024.

Up against a large pool of high achieving contenders, the submission focussed on meeting decarbonisation goals without compromising on quality, strength and durability of sprayed concrete works in aggressive ground conditions. The judges were impressed with the detailed explanation of the carbon reduction process and extensive testing to provide a solid foundation for their claim of excellence. The result of Cemex and Normet’s efforts is a sprayed concrete that offers a 25.4% carbon reduction compared with traditional like-for-like sprayed concrete applications.

Together with Normet, the team developed a groundbreaking, high-performance, lower carbon product innovation: Vertua® Lower Carbon Sprayed Concrete, which offers a 25.4 % carbon reduction compared with traditional like-for-like sprayed concrete product applications. The innovative new product solution was developed specifically for challenging site conditions on the Balfour Beatty Vinci JV, HS2, Long Itchington & Bromford tunnel design. Vertua® Lower Carbon Sprayed Concrete is testament to tireless collaboration across multiple disciplines in the pursuit of lower carbon end-to-end delivery and design excellence as part of Cemex’s climate action strategy, Future in Action.