This week, Aldis Zegelis, Head of Concrete Technology department, had the privilege of presenting a guest lecture at Riga Technical University, engaging with 2nd-year civil engineering students on the future of concrete engineering.
During the session, we explored one of the most fundamental challenges of concrete - shrinkage and cracking - and how modern engineering approaches are transforming industrial flooring and structural systems. Through real project examples, we demonstrated how PrīmX® Concrete Technology redefines traditional design by eliminating unnecessary joints and enabling stronger, more durable, and more sustainable concrete structures.
Primekss continues to bring Latvian-developed innovation to the global construction industry, proving that by engineering the behavior of concrete itself, we can achieve structures that are not only more resilient but also significantly more resource-efficient.
Thank you to Riga Technical University and Genādijs Šahmenko for the invitation and the inspiring discussion with students who are eager to challenge conventions and shape the future of construction.
Congratulations to the winners of the Concrete Quiz. Concrete may be the most widely used construction material in the world, yet mastering its behavior requires true engineering curiosity. From shrinkage and cracking to durability and structural performance, understanding concrete means understanding how structures truly work.
It was inspiring to see students approach these questions with precision, critical thinking, and the willingness to challenge assumptions - exactly the mindset the future of engineering requires.
Well done to the winners and to everyone who participated. The next generation of concrete engineers is already asking the right questions.