Minister's plan calls for less concrete in public building projects

A statement from Peter Burke's department says that the guidance agreed by Government will "send a clear message to the construction, concrete, and cement sectors"

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is to write to ministers advising them on the guidelines for procuring cement and concrete products.

Public buildings will have to use less concrete under plans brought to Cabinet.

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke told ministers that he will soon write to public bodies to advise them of new guidance when designing public projects and, in particular, when procuring cement and concrete products.