DB Group News

Technical Advisor (Regional covering the Midlands)

The Role – Technical Advisor Reporting to the Site Support Manager, as a Technical Advisor, you will be responsible for onsite technical support to multiple construction projects where PUDLO waterproofing systems are being installed, including waterproof concrete,...

Jackson’s supply chain come together to build low carbon cycle path

Jackson Civil Engineering and its supply chain have developed a ground-breaking asphalt mix that can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of surfacing works. The environmentally-friendly process was used to construct a new cycle path built for Birmingham City...

Materials Science Technologist Degree Apprentice

DB Group (Holdings) based in Bourn, Cambridgeshire, was established in the early 1970s and is a leading innovator of specialist cementitious products and supplies a comprehensive range of waterproofing products into the construction industry. The Company trades...

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week With Our Own Rising Star

With valuable apprenticeships and workplace placements on the decline, DB Group endeavoured to make a small difference by taking on our first apprentice at MPS Concrete Solutions. Let us introduce Jack, our MPS Site Operative. Jack came to us in September 2016 at 17...

Greenbloc – UK’s first cement-free ultra-low carbon concrete block launched

Greenbloc, powered by Cemfree new low CO2 cement alternative described as construction ‘gamechanger’ The first cement-free ultra-low carbon concrete block has been launched in the UK today which promises up to 73% CO2savings compared to traditional concrete blocks....

Cemfree ultra-low carbon technology helping farmers work towards Net Zero emissions

Wolfenden Concrete are launching the unique SUPA GREEN range: innovative ultra-low carbon agricultural concrete products to help reduce costs, improve productivity and meet environmental targets. The new SUPA GREEN product range is the result of extensive development...

Vacancy – Specification Manager (North)

Specification Sales Manager Field-based role covering the North of England Fantastic opportunity for a tenacious and driven sales professional with experience working within the construction industry, to join our ambitious and growing business, where you’ll be...

DB Group Wins ‘Supply Chain Excellence’ Award from Construction News

DB Group (Holdings) Ltd has been awarded the Supply Chain Excellence award at the 2020 Construction News Awards for the use of their highly innovative product Cemfree. The annual awards were held virtually for the first time on Thursday 26 November, and DB Group...

Cemfree article, The Bigger, The Better, As long at it’s green

The Bigger, The Better, As long at it's green in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) The concrete alternative that's building a greener construction Industry. MMC hears about a greener alternative from Adam Gittins, Commercial Manager of Cemfree. The construction...

Environment Agency uses Cemfree ultra low-carbon concrete infrastructure project in the Midlands

Cemfree ultra low-carbon concrete is being used on an Environment Agency flood defence project in Birmingham. It will be used for kerb bedding and backing over several kilometres in conjunction with various recycled products in an effort to reduce the projects’ carbon...

It’s time to end our ‘dirty’ concrete addiction

Cemfree's Adam Gittins writes in Construction News - July 2020 Sustainability has always been at the mercy of market forces, with stakeholders often preferring cheap and traditional rather than new and innovative. As building work recommences, these market forces risk...

Cemfree article, World Cement magazine – April 2020

Tony Sheridan (B.Sc. Civ Eng. MBA) discusses the benefits of low-carbon cement alternatives and why they may be the answer to improving the strength, durability and hygiene of the material.