Revolutionary opportunities with fiber-reinforced lightweight design
The construction industry is facing immense challenges, among them the need to reduce emissions and to use resources more efficiently. Fiber-reinforced construction plays a key role in managing this challenge. The specialist network CU Bau is active here at the forefront of innovation aimed at making the construction industry more sustainable and efficient.
CU Bau of Composites United e. V. (CU) is at the center of revolutionary developments in the construction industry. Of a total of 350 members in the General Association CU from industry and research, manufacturers and users, CU Bau includes around 80 members. It is the objective of CU Bau to establish fiber-reinforced lightweight design as standard in the construction industry. This innovative approach promises not only significant reductions in consumption of energy and resources, but also a drastic reduction of CO2 emissions – a decisive factor in view of the fact that cement production alone leads to approx. 8 % of global CO2 emissions.
Innovation driver for resource-preserving & sustainable building
The principle of lightweight design is to manufacture construction products with less or with lighter material without compromising functionality and performance. Integration of fiber-reinforced materials in construction products and building projects, in addition, can shorten construction times, reduce personnel, lower transportation costs and lessen the need for heavy construction equipment. The focus of CU Bau is therefore on increasing efficiency and sustainability.
Sustainability is playing an increasingly significant role in the construction industry. Composite fiber materials not only have a longer service life and can be recycled: in addition, they make a considerable contribution to the energy-efficiency of newbuilds. They moreover offer innovative options for rehabilitation and restoration that can extend the service life of existing buildings. By promoting recycling and circular economy, CU Bau actively contributes to a future-proof construction industry.
“We are already in a new era of building, in which sustainability and efficiency are firmly anchored. Transformation in the construction sector is increasingly being driven by fiber-reinforced lightweight design. It is our aim to establish this approach nationally and internationally and to invite companies to join our network. Together with our members we would like to contribute to more sustainable construction methods,” says Roy Thyroff, Managing Director of CU Bau.
CU Bau at Ulmer BetonTage
The 68th BetonTage in Ulm takes place from 14 to 16 May – a leading event in the construction industry. CU Bau, in collaboration with the team of the BetonTage, has organized Podium 11, Lightweight Design, on 16 May and invites all interested persons to participate. Managing Director Roy Thyroff will moderate throughout the day and will welcome prominent speakers on the topic “Lightweight design – composite fiber materials for newbuilds and rehabilitation.” Podium 11 offers participants the opportunity to access information on the latest developments and innovations and to extend their specialist knowledge.
CU Bau can be found at the BetonTage on Stand 40, next to the BFT Café.
