As part of our 70th-anniversary celebrations, Titan Usje, in partnership with the Faculty of Civil Engineering Skopje, organized the "New Eco Concretes for a Sustainable World" conference. The event brought together industry experts, academia, and policymakers to discuss the role of innovation in production of new eco sustainable materials in the future of construction.
"Innovation and new technologies are our top priority. In the past five years, we have invested over €6 million in digitalization, AI-driven solutions, and sustainable practices, reducing CO₂ emissions by 2,600 tons," said Konstantinos Nikolaou, CED of Titan Usje.
With an additional €20 million investment planned in new technologies over the next three years, Titan Usje remains committed to leading the green transition in construction. Through the production and market launch of new eco-friendly cements, the company has already reduced CO₂ emissions by more than 40,000 tons.
Speakers at the conference included Prof. Dr. Goran Markovski, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Peter Mark from Germany, Prof. Dr. Snežana Marinković from the University of Belgrade, Serbia, Christoforos Voulgaris from TITAN Cement SA, Greece, Ivan Angelov from Titan Usje, Dzevat Kicara, director of the Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia, and several other representatives from the industry and institutions. Through their insights and discussions, the conference highlighted several key conclusions:
- The construction industry is a key driver of economic growth. Implementing AI-based solutions will enhance processes and create opportunities for new sustainable products.
- Stronger collaboration between science, industry, and institutions is crucial in times of rapid transformation across sectors.
- Joint efforts are essential to achieve long-term sustainability, improve competitiveness, and support economic growth.
In order to intensify the cooperation between the private sector and the scientific community, Titan Usje has started a collaboration with the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University "St. Cyril and Methodius," which is being implemented through the project "Knowledge + CO₂ -" – with knowledge and innovation to reduce CO₂. This conference is part of this project, but many others are planned as well. The project's activities are carried out through three main modules: Educational Module – organizing courses, internship programs, field visits, and podcasts; Research and Development Module – multidisciplinary research and the opening of a smart laboratory; and Awareness Raising Module – youth competitions, annual exhibitions, and other activities.
