Sacyr's Blog

Christ the Redeemer is 30 metres high and stands 710 metres above sea level. Each of its arms has a surface area of 88 square metres and its feet measure 1.35 metres. This majestic structure has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Brazil.

Is the most widely used building material on Earth—concrete—a good choice for building in space? Some researchers think so. We analyse the materials and challenges involved in achieving this science fiction goal.

At Sacyr Chile we are developing a new technology to improve recycled aggregates from concrete rubble from construction waste. 

Advantages include, cutting CO2, saving water, reducing the contamination of asphalt, and helping to preserve forests. In addition, each dose achieves better fiber distribution thanks to their smaller diameter and length.

Chile has launched a new example of circular economy applied to the creation of new building materials. This project consists of the development of a new type of concrete by recovering glass waste.