Teesside University & Dauson Launch Pioneering Collaboration

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Groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Teesside University and Dauson Environmental Group Converts Construction Waste into Green Economic Solutions

 

According to the European Commission and recent global studies, cement production exceeds 4.1 billion tonnes annually, contributing over 3.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ emissions when accounting for lifecycle impacts. Market estimates suggest a valuation of USD 506 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 686 billion by 2032, intensifying demand for low-carbon alternatives.

This shift creates a pressing need to develop sustainable, high-quality alternatives that meet BS EN450 standards (a British and European standard that defines the requirements for fly ash used as a concrete additive) for concrete and deliver substantial carbon savings. In regions such as Wales and Southwest England, a 30% replacement in cement usage equates to nearly 300,000 tonnes of demand, highlighting the scale of opportunity for new materials.

Dauson Environmental Group (DEG), a Welsh company, in collaboration with Teesside University, is responding with a bold innovation strategy. Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), DEG will valorise construction waste into ultra-low carbon supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and concrete products. The initiative complements DEG’s drive toward a 100% recycling model and positions the company at the forefront of circular construction and decarbonisation.

This cross-sector partnership doesn’t just solve a supply gap, it reshapes the landscape for sustainable building materials and low-carbon infrastructure across the UK.