Typical projects undertaken: Durability assessments of concretes made with waste material. Organisation of Conferences. Establishing cost effective University based research programs for SME's to undertake sophisticated studies, including SEM & XRD to solve industrial problems. Independent investigations of building materials failures. Identifying the right product for special applications and if not available to formulate a purpose made product and arrange supply if necessary. Overseas experience: UK, Cyprus, Greece, China, Holland.