GIC 2026: the fair is back
The sixth edition of GIC – ITALIAN CONCRETE DAYS will take place in Piacenza (Italy) from 16th to 18th April. Are you ready for it?
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Everything about World of Concrete 2026
The World of Concrete (WOC) 2026 will take place in Las Vegas from January 20 to 22, with education sessions beginning on January 19. Learn more about the event and discover why you need to go.
IACDS Yearbook 2026 is coming!
We are excited to kick off the journey toward the IACDS Yearbook 2026, our annual publication that brings together the knowledge, innovation, and stories that define the concrete drilling and sawing industry.
Join World of Concrete 2026
Registration for World of Concrete 2026, in Las Vegas, is now open and you can get the CSDA discount!
IACDS joins the AEDED Annual Meeting in Spain
Last Wednesday, September 24, AEDED held its Annual Meeting, the Foro AEDED 2025 in Madrid. Roderich Braun, President of IACDS, attended the event on behalf of the association.
Coffee grounds power, a greener future concrete
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production found that when SCG is treated through pyrolysis at 350°C, it transforms into a biochar (350CBC) capable of replacing up to 15% of sand in concrete mixes.
SEDDRe’s Rencontre des Métiers 2025 brings together industry professionals in Angers
On June 4 and 5, 2025, IACDS member SEDDRe held its annual Rencontre des Métiers in Angers, France.
Looking back to Bauma 2025
Bauma 2025, held from April 7–13 in Munich, proved once again why it is the world’s leading trade fair for construction and demolition professionals. With over 600,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,600+ exhibitors, the event was a hub for innovation, business, and global collaboration. For IACDS members, participation in Bauma was more than attendance; was a strategic necessity.
EU Sets 2040 climate target, cement industry responds with roadmap ambition
On July 2nd, the European Commission announced a 2040 climate target of 90% greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to 1990 levels—paving the way to full climate neutrality by 2050. The target is part of the EU’s broader Clean Industrial Deal, emphasizing sectoral flexibility and implementation.
Save the date for the IACDS Annual Meeting 2026 in Edinburgh!
We are excited to announce the IACDS Annual Meeting 2026, taking place on May 14–15 in Edinburgh, Scotland, in collaboration with the Drilling and Sawing Association, DSA.
What to expect in the IACDS Yearbook 2024/2025
We launched the new Yearbook 2024/2025 at the IACDS Annual Meeting 2025, during Bauma. A publication that shows what is going on in the industry, what is about to come, and the highlights of the years 2024 and 2025. Discover what is inside its pages!
CORE DRILLING SPECIALISTS LTD wins Public Prize at IACDS Diamond Award 2025
We are proud to announce that Core Drilling Specialists LTD has been awarded the Public Prize in the IACDS Diamond Award 2025 for their exceptional work on the Scottish National Galleries project in Edinburgh, Scotland.
WEST COAST CUTTING INC wins job category at IACDS Diamond Award 2025
We are pleased to announce that WEST COAST CUTTING INC has been awarded first place in the Job Category of the IACDS Diamond Award 2025 for their outstanding work on the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) North Runway Rehabilitation Project.
BRAUN wins product category at IACDS Diamond Award 2025
The IACDS Diamond Award 2025, one of the industry’s most prestigious recognitions, was celebrated this year at bauma, the world’s leading trade fair for construction and mining machinery. The event brought together professionals from across the globe to showcase innovation and excellence in concrete cutting and drilling. Meet the winner: BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies.
IACDS President attends 41st FBS General Assembly in Augsburg
On May 30–31, 2025, the city of Augsburg, Germany, hosted the 41st Annual General Assembly of the German Concrete Drilling and Sawing Association (FBS). The two-day event offered a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking among industry professionals.
