COIN's vision is creation of more attractive concrete buildings and constructions. The primary goal is to fulfil this vision by bringing the development a major leap forward by developmen of advanced materials, effective construction techniques and new design concepts combined with more environmentally friendly material production. Carbon fibre will replace traditional steel reinforcement.

Host institution: SINTEF Building and Infrastructure

Partners: NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), Norcem AS, Unicon AS, Rescon Mapei AS, Aker Solutions, Veidekke Entreprenør ASA, Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Spenncon AS, Skanska Norge AS, Saint-Gobain Weber

Budget: Approx. NOK 207 million over eight years