Keynote Lecture by Dr. Andrew Minson (GCCA)
Global Perspectives on Decarbonising Whole Life Cycle of Concrete
Monday, August 26, 2024 during Opening Plenary Session
Dr Andrew Minson BEng (Hons) DPhil CEng FIStructE FICE
Andrew is Director of Concrete and Sustainable Construction at the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) where he is responsible for the global net zero delivery strategy, collaboration with multilateral government initiatives such as IEA, OECD, WEF and the UN high level Champions Breakthrough Agenda and developing coalitions to communicate the positive role concrete plays in delivering the UN sustainable development goals. Prior to joining GCCA he was responsible for The Concrete Centre in the UK – a cement and concrete industry funded organisation which worked with the design and construction community on why and how to use concrete for sustainable outcomes.
Andrew graduated in Civil Engineering from University of Queensland before completing a DPhil at University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He enjoyed 10 years as an engineer with ARUP based in their London office working on architect led building projects around the world. He is active in the global Institution of Structural Engineers having served on both council and board.