Sustainable Cement & Construction Materials Solutions
Supporting cement producers, construction materials companies, and innovators to develop, test, and validate low-carbon cementitious materials — from raw materials to final performance.
Cement & Low-Carbon Cement Research Capability
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Advanced Cement & Low-Carbon Binder Research for Industry
SEAM supports the cement and construction materials industry in the development of low-carbon cements, alternative binders, and sustainable concrete technologies.
We work with industry to:
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Characterise raw materials and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
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Optimise clinker and binder formulations
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Validate performance, durability, and compliance
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Support innovation, scale-up, and regulatory readiness
Through integrated analytical, thermal, and mechanical testing, SEAM provides independent, high-quality data to support confident decision-making, accelerate innovation, and de-risk the development of next-generation cement and concrete materials.
The benefits offered by our Solutions
Industry Relevant: Our testing and analysis are aligned with real-world cement production and performance requirements.
Accelerate low-carbon innovation: Rapid screening and validation of new binders, SCMs, and alternative raw materials.
One facility, full capability: From mineralogy and chemistry to fresh and hardened concrete testing — all under one roof.
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+353(0) 51845648Services we provide
SEAM offers comprehensive laboratory testing and analysis to support the development, optimisation, and validation of cement, concrete, and low-carbon construction materials, from raw materials through to final performance and compliance. A break down of our service capability is as follows:
Material & Mineral Characterisation
Understand what your materials are really made of — and how that affects performance.
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Identification and quantification of cement and clinker mineral phases
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Analysis of crystallinity and amorphous content in blended and low-carbon cements
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Elemental composition and distribution in raw materials, clays, SCMs, and recycled aggregates
Supports clinker optimisation, alternative binder development, and quality control.
Particle Size, Shape & Reactivity Analysis
Optimising how materials pack, flow, and react.
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Particle size distribution and morphology of cement and SCMs
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Shape and sphericity analysis for workability and flow behaviour
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Surface area and porosity measurements to assess reactivity
Critical for early strength development, mix design optimisation, and low-carbon binder performance.
Thermal Behaviour & Emissions Assessment
Understand how materials behave at high temperature — and what they emit.
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Thermal stability and decomposition behaviour of binders and additives
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Characterisation of gases released during heating and activation processes
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Emissions assessment for calcined clays and alternative materials
Supports sustainable processing, emissions reduction, and regulatory compliance.
Carbonation & Carbon Sequestration Studies
Supporting the transition to carbon-neutral construction materials.
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Monitoring CO₂ uptake during carbonation
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Microstructural changes linked to durability and sequestration
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Assessment of biochar and bio-based additives
Enables design of materials that actively reduce lifecycle carbon.
Mechanical & Performance Testing
From laboratory innovation to real-world performance.
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Compressive and flexural strength testing
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Early-age and long-term performance validation
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Testing of novel materials including geopolymers and low-carbon mixes
Ensures materials meet structural, durability, and quality benchmarks.
Fresh Concrete & Mortar Testing
Ensuring workability and consistency on site.
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Workability and flow assessment
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Slump, air content, and consistency testing
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Controlled mortar and concrete preparation
