The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK cement and concrete industry created to help all those involved in design and construction to realise the full potential of concrete.

The Centre aims to assist all those who design and construct in concrete - whether they work for national or local government, client bodies, architectural practices, civil and structural engineering consultancies, main and specialist contractors or housebuilders – and offers:

• A one-stop-shop for industry information
• Free advice from our national helpline  - 0845 812 0000               
• UK regional staff providing specific project related advice and expert assistance
• CPD rated education and training
• Research strategy for dissemination to the construction industry
• Design guidance on topics such as structural design, fire, sustainability, acoustics, thermal properties and durability
• Industry events and promotion

Interpave is supported by The Concrete Centre, sharing similar aims and objectives. A close working relationship, based on partnership and collaboration, has been developed to take concrete forward in the UK.

Email: enquiries@concretecentre.com
Telephone: +44 (0)1276 606 800

Interpave is the Precast Concrete Paving and Kerb Association, promoting and developing concrete block paving, flags and kerbs - ranging from domestic uses to the most taxing heavy industrial applications. Interpave is a product association of the British Precast Concrete Federation Ltd (BPCF) and represents all the major precast concrete paving manufacturers in the UK. Its manufacturer members maintain the highest standards of quality control, product innovation and sustainability, and are signatories to the British Precast Concrete Federation Sustainability Charte.

Interpave’s main aim is to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on all aspects of paving for the widest possible audience. Its website at www.paving.org.uk provides the definitive information resource for the paved environment, including:

• Topical Issues of interest to – amongst others - urban designers, architects, planners, local authorities and the press, offering concise guidance in downloadable brochure form on matters of particular importance today.
• Design and Construction Information Documents providing the definitive, authoritative information on concrete block and flag paving, kerbs and channels, and particularly sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) and permeable paving.
• Interpave is championing concrete block permeable paving and has the expertise to develop this technology. It offers the most comprehensive information for all stages of the development process and the widest audience. 

Email: info@paving.org.uk
Telephone: 0116 253 6161