Membership Meeting Of The Concrete Element Association
This article has been translated from Danish to English for clarity and accessibility.
Once again, the Concrete Element Association is hosting its annual members' meeting, this time focusing on AI technology and environmental sustainability. The event will provide a platform to discuss key industry topics and daily challenges.
Following tradition, the Concrete Element Association will hold its members' meeting in 2025, an event we eagerly anticipate. This meeting serves as a forum for discussing the specialised topics that shape the work of concrete element manufacturers in offices and design studios. And there is plenty to discuss, as the transition to more sustainable practices is well underway. Even though there is competition to achieve low Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) with minimal CO₂ emissions, there are still many technical details to address in relation to industry standards.
The 2025 meeting will once again take place at HUSET in Middelfart, and the association’s Technical Committee has prepared an engaging programme. Among the highlights is a presentation from the Technical Committee, addressing everyday industry challenges. One such challenge is managing vast amounts of static documentation, which can sometimes extend to several thousand pages. A key discussion point will be how concrete element manufacturers can streamline data processing, and whether AI could play a role in this.
AI is an exciting technology, therefore year’s event will feature a presentation on the Autonomous Engineer (AI), which has the potential to reduce design time by over 90%. This could serve as a valuable complement to traditional consulting engineers. The session aims to inspire discussion on the role of AI in the construction industry.
Sustainability remains a central focus, with precast concrete manufacturers being assessed on several related parameters. To support industry progress in this area, the members' meeting will also include a session on design optimisation, offering inspiration on how the sector can further contribute to sustainable development.
The meeting will conclude with a presentation of findings from the (P)RECAST project, which explores the recycling of concrete elements. Several manufacturers have contributed their expertise to this initiative, helping to advance sustainable practices within the sector.
