Dauson Environmental Group
Groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership converts construction waste into green economic solutions.
Research and innovation
Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Dauson Environmental Group (DEG), we are applying our expertise in sustainable engineering to support the development of low-carbon construction solutions. This collaboration reflects our strategic ambition to lead in sustainability and work in partnership with industry to drive meaningful change.
Challenge
The construction industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, with cement production alone responsible for billions of tonnes of CO2 annually.
As demand for construction materials continues to grow, there is an urgent need to develop sustainable, high-performance alternatives that meet industry standards while reducing environmental impact. At the same time, large volumes of construction and demolition waste remain underutilised, presenting both an environmental challenge and an opportunity for innovation.
Solution
To address this challenge, we partnered with Dauson Environmental Group to develop ultra-low carbon construction materials.
By combining our academic research expertise with industry insight, we are transforming construction waste into high-value supplementary cementitious materials and concrete products. This approach supports a circular economy model, enabling waste to be repurposed into scalable, commercially viable solutions.
Through advanced, energy-efficient technologies and applied research, we are helping to set new benchmarks in waste valorisation while supporting Dauson’s ambition to achieve a 100% recycling model.
Impact
This collaboration is delivering impact across multiple levels.
- Environmental: reducing reliance on traditional cement and lowering carbon emissions in construction
- Economic: creating new revenue opportunities through sustainable materials and supporting emerging green markets
- Industry: accelerating the transition to circular construction practices and low-carbon infrastructure across the UK
- Academic: demonstrating how applied research and industry collaboration can deliver scalable, real-world solutions
By working in partnership with industry, we are not only addressing an immediate sustainability challenge but also helping to reshape the future of construction – reinforcing our role as a leader in responsible innovation and research with impact.
This partnership strengthens our ability to meet environmental regulations and unlock new revenue through carbon trading. It places DEG at the heart of the global movement toward carbon reduction.
This initiative directly supports global sustainability targets while showcasing Teesside University’s leadership in environmental research. It reflects our commitment to responsible innovation and our role in tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time.