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The working group on Technology of the Industry gets off the ground

The working group on Technology of the Industry has just started its activity. And it aims to collect, prepare and share information on a set of best practices for the repair, reinforcement and protection of concrete structures.

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Learn more about the goals of our working group on Bridges

The working group on ‘Bridges’ is meant to covertopics related with this type of strategic land communication infrastructure, its materials, structures, pathologies and recommended monitoring and maintenance activities.

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How COVID-19 is affecting events in the sector?

It has been more than a year since COVID-19 appeared in our lives and changed them. And there are situations and circumstances that have become a part of our daily lives. One of them is, of course, social distance. And it has inevitably affected events in all sectors.

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Get to know the Renovation Wave Strategy

In the latter part of 2020, the European Commission launched its Renovation Wave Strategy which aims to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and make sure renovations lead to higher energy and resource efficiency.

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What you should know about Construction 2050 Alliance

Construction 2050 Alliance is an established group of European organizations working together to advance the needs and priorities of the wider construction and built-environment sector at EU level.

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ACRP wishes you Happy Holidays and all the best for 2021

The European Association for Construction Repair, reinforcement and Protection, ACRP, shares the best wishes for members, colleagues and all the related professionals of the industry for the Holiday Season 2020-2021.

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RILEM signs an international partnership agreement with ACRP

The International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials Systems and Structures (RILEM) has signed an international partnership agreement with ACRP.

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World of Concrete postponed to June 2021

World of Concrete made the proactive decision to reschedule WOC 2021 from January to June: the event will now take place June 8-10, educational offerings June 7-10, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

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European Council approves €87.4 billion in financial support for member states under SURE

The European Council approves €87.4 billion of financial support to 16 member states in the form of EU loans under SURE – a temporary EU instrument to mitigate unemployment risks during the COVID-19 crisis.

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COVID and concrete, by Mr. Christian Tridon

Concrete is a composite material, a binding agent and various aggregates.  Even though it is very resistant in compression, it has a notable weakness regarding tensile forces. This is why the frames generally made in carbon steel are carefully laid in order to overcome this weakness.

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ACRP starts its activity of diffusion of the maintenance of structures with monthly webinars

The European Association for Construction Repair, reinforcement and protection, ACRP, starts online education sessions through webinar for free with the first one next Wednesday September 30, under the title “The maintenance of bridges”. 

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ACRP postpone its European Conference 2020 due to COVID-19

Due to the sanitary situation generated by the Covid-19 and its consequences in Europe and the world, the association has decided to postpone its first conference for construction, reinforcement and protection, as the safety of attendees and sponsors is paramount.