Institute of Concrete Technology

What Institute of Concrete Technology does

The Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) is a UK-registered non-profit professional body founded in 1972 and headquartered in Sandhurst, Berkshire, that serves concrete technologists, technicians, and construction industry professionals. It administers a four-stage qualification framework — the Certificate in Concrete Technology & Construction (Stages 1–3) and the Diploma in Advanced Concrete Technology (Stage 4) — alongside joint certifications with the American Concrete Institute (ACI), namely the Concrete Field Testing Technician (CFTT) and the Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician (CCSTT). The Diploma is internationally accepted as the leading qualification in the field, and ICT holds Professional Affiliate status with the UK Engineering Council, enabling members to pursue Chartered Engineer registration.

ICT's core offering is a qualification and certification ecosystem supported by publications (Yearbook, Technical Papers, Technical Notes, Points of View), events (Annual Convention, regional seminars, SYPro webinars), and continuing professional development infrastructure. Technology includes a Self-Guided Learning Platform for Stage 2 preparation and EN Standards training videos for certification candidates. Distribution is delivered through a partner network spanning Heriot-Watt University (MSc), Go Academy (South Africa), Concrete Institute South Africa, Australian ACT providers, and ACI Resource Centers in Latvia, Malta, and Spain, with administrative support from the Concrete Society.

ICT generates revenue through tiered membership subscriptions (£0–£163/year), Supporting Organisation packages (£750–£1,350/year), convention and yearbook sponsorships (£1,500–£3,500+VAT), certification examination fees, and publication sales. The institute operates with a small core staff (approximately 5 employees), an elected Council led by President John Reddy and Vice President Veronika Elfmarkova, and an Executive Officer (Edwin Trout), with operational activity concentrated in annual events and a biennial convention cycle.

Name

Institute of Concrete Technology

Legal name

The Institute of Concrete Technology

Website

https://theict.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Institute of Concrete Technology is a UK-based non-profit professional body founded in 1972 that delivers internationally recognised qualifications, certifications, and continuing professional development for concrete technologists through a four-stage framework and partnership with the American Concrete Institute.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Engineering Qualifications

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN), Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Professional certifications
• Concrete technology training
• Engineering qualifications
• Professional membership
• Construction industry standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandhurst

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from free (students) to £163 (Fellows). Includes Graduate (£27), Technician (£42), Affiliate (£61), Associate (£90), Corporate (£132), and Fellow (£163) grades. Retired members pay reduced rates.
2. Convention Sponsorship: Principal sponsor package for annual convention at £3,500+VAT including tickets, exhibition space, advertising, and recognition.
3. Supporting Organisation Membership: Gold package at £1,350+VAT and Silver package at £750+VAT annually, providing exhibition space, convention attendance, advertisements, and logo usage rights.
4. Yearbook Sponsorship: Yearbook sponsorship package at £1,500+VAT including editorial acknowledgement, full-page colour advertisement, quarter-page adverts in quarterly newsletter, and website presence.
5. Certification Fees: Fees for certification programs including CFTT and CCSTT, administered jointly with ACI.
6. Publications Sales: Yearbook issued free to members. Technical Papers, Technical Notes, and Points of View publications available for download. Postage charges may apply for physical copies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Institute of Concrete Technology administers a four-stage professional qualification framework (Stage 1 Concrete Practice through Stage 4 Diploma in Advanced Concrete Technology), joint ACI-ICT technician certifications (CFTT and CCSTT), an MSc pathway delivered with Heriot-Watt University, peer-reviewed technical publications (Yearbook, Technical Papers, Technical Notes, Points of View), the SYPro young professionals network, and an annual convention and technical symposium programme.

Product overview

The Institute of Concrete Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional qualifications, certifications, and publications for the concrete technology industry. The core offering includes a four-stage qualification framework (Stages 1-4) leading to the Diploma in Advanced Concrete Technology, alongside a partner-delivered MSc program at Heriot-Watt University. Professional certifications include the ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Field Testing Technician (CFTT) and the newer ACI-ICT Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician (CCSTT). The Institute also provides a Young Professionals Network (SYPro), annual conventions and events, and publishes technical literature including the ICT Yearbook, Technical Papers, Technical Notes, and Points of View publications. All offerings are tied to membership grades from Student through Fellow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT Certificate in Concrete Technology & Construction: Stage 1 - Concrete Practice Entry-level qualification aimed at concrete technicians, operatives, batch plant supervisors, and concrete mixer operators/drivers that certifies mastery of basic objectives of activities in the concrete industry. Assessed by examination and leads into the higher ICT qualification stages.
• ICT Certificate in Concrete Technology & Construction: Stage 2 - General Principles First step in obtaining a recognised qualification in concrete for candidates with some previous experience; knowledge of essential principles of concrete is assessed by a 3-hour closed-book examination, supported by ICT's Self-Guided Learning Platform.
• ICT Certificate in Concrete Technology & Construction: Stage 3 - Practical Applications Stage applying principles of concrete technology to production and construction techniques, with knowledge assessed by a 3-hour closed-book examination. Required to progress toward Associate Membership and the Stage 4 Diploma.
• ICT Diploma in Advanced Concrete Technology (Stage 4) The worldwide-accepted leading qualification in concrete technology, providing in-depth advanced knowledge across a wide variety of topics and preparing candidates for two 3-hour examinations; routes candidates to Corporate Membership (MICT) and Engineering Council registration.
• MSc in Advanced Concrete Technology Postgraduate degree awarded by Heriot-Watt University, accredited by ICT and aligned to the Institute's learning objectives; meets criteria for Full Corporate Membership of ICT, Stage 4, and the MICT designation.
• ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Field Testing Technician (CFTT) Certification Jointly accredited ACI-ICT certification demonstrating the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete per EN Standards; certification is valid for five years and is referenced in BS8500 UK National Annex to EN206.
• ACI-ICT Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician (CCSTT) Certification ACI-ICT certification programme assessing and validating technicians' skill in testing the compressive strength of hardened concrete; awards a jointly badged ACI-ICT certificate and a five-year card of competence, and extends the CFTT program.
• ICT SYPro (Students and Young Professionals Network) Network for students and early-career professionals within ICT that fosters professional identity, peer support and CPD opportunities, and enhances early engagement with concrete professionals through webinars, social events, and mentorship programs.
• ICT Yearbook Annual flagship publication containing technical, social, educational, operational, and professional details about ICT and its activities in the concrete sector; issued free to members as a PDF.
• ICT Technical Papers Peer-reviewed standard research papers of 4,000-6,000 words testing hypotheses and reporting results in concrete technology, available for download from the ICT website.
• ICT Technical Notes Concise scientific summaries of approximately 500 words covering new products and technologies of relevance to concrete technology, available for download.
• ICT Points of View Personal opinion pieces on past and current developments and future strategic needs of the concrete industry, aimed at enhancing excellence in research and practice; available for download.
• ICT Endorsed Papers/Reports Peer-reviewed papers and reports endorsed under the ICT imprint, including the Classification methodology for embodied carbon of concrete.
• ICT Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme ICT-facilitated professional development service that arranges and approves CPD-registered activities and verifies members' CPD records, with members required to log 25 CPD hours per year.
• CFTT Training Videos Industry-sponsored training videos aligned with EN 12350 and EN 12390 testing procedures covering sampling, slump test, flow table test, density, air content, and specimen making/curing for concrete testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diploma/MSc in Advanced Concrete Technology qualifies for Corporate Membership (MICT) and route to Chartered Engineer status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and secondary.

• Heriot-Watt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025MSc in Advanced Concrete Technology moved to Heriot-Watt University in 2025 under tutelage of Muhammed Basheer and Benny Suryanto. Course takes candidates in September 2025 and January 2026. Meets criteria for Full Corporate Membership of ICT, Stage 4, and MICT designation.
• Minerals MatterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2023Memorandum of Understanding signed for cooperative working and mutual support in promoting careers and training. Minerals Matter involves Employers, Educators, Industry bodies to educate and inspire next generation.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly accredited certification programs including ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Field Testing Technician (CFTT) and Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician (CCSTT). ACI Resource Centers globally certified as approved examiners for both programs. Programs offered in English and Spanish.
• Engineering CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Affiliate status allows ICT members via joint membership with Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) to be assessed for inclusion in registers for Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and Engineering Technician (EngTech).
• Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint membership arrangement with SOE enables ICT members to access Engineering Council professional registration through this awarding body.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSCS recognises ICT membership for registration as Professionally Qualified Person. ICT qualifications at Stages 3 and 4 qualify for Academically Qualified Person status.
• RILEM Youth Council (RYC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSYPro collaborates with RILEM Youth Council for joint peer-to-peer webinars and cross-promoting events. Inaugural meeting sparked enthusiasm for collaborative initiatives to engage young people in construction and materials industry.
• Go Academy (South Africa)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourse provider delivering educational courses leading to ICT Diploma examinations in Advanced Concrete Technology in South Africa.
• Concrete Institute South AfricasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourse provider delivering educational courses leading to ICT Diploma examinations in Advanced Concrete Technology.
• Australian ACT course providerssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourse providers delivering educational courses leading to ICT Diploma examinations in Advanced Concrete Technology in Australia.
• Concrete SocietysecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConcrete Society provides administrative support to ICT. ACT Project Reports held in Concrete Society's library indefinitely. Joint events held including Future Concrete Technologies Joint Lecture.
• University of MaltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Ruben Paul Borg welcomed ICT delegation to discuss advances in concrete technology and research needs. University serves as focal centre for construction materials in Malta.
• Queens University BelfastsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously hosted MSc in Advanced Concrete Technology. Venue for 2027 ICT Convention on 20 May 2027.
• University of LeedssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously hosted MSc in Advanced Concrete Technology for over 10 years. MSc dissertations abstracted in ICT Yearbooks.
• Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement via MPQC to use Institute of Quarrying's CPD recording app. ICT previously partnered with MPQC for original CPD app.
• Ulster UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for FlexEd module enabling 44 students to achieve ICT Stage 1 qualification. Exam fees covered through CITB NI partnership. Dr Bryan Magee serves as course director.
• TALENT Concrete TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICT purchased TALENT learning materials for stages 2 and 3 Concrete Technology to support members' preparation for qualifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Concrete Institute (ACI): ACI is the largest US-based professional and standards body for concrete, jointly accrediting ICT's CFTT and CCSTT certifications. Directly comparable mission (concrete credentials, conventions, publications) but at substantially larger scale and global footprint.
• Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC): UK body issuing qualifications for the mineral products and extractives sector, including concrete. Partners with ICT via the Institute of Quarrying's CPD app and historically co-developed the original ICT CPD app.
• Institute of Quarrying: UK/international professional body for the quarrying and mineral products sector. Highly comparable membership/qualification/CPD model and provides the CPD recording app used by ICT members.
• The Concrete Society (UK): UK-based concrete industry body that provides administrative support to ICT. Overlaps on technical events, publications, and CPD for concrete professionals; hosts joint lectures and stores ACT Project Reports.

Others

• Engineering Council (UK): UK regulator for engineering professional registration (CEng, IEng, EngTech). ICT is a Professional Affiliate of the Engineering Council, making it a strategic enabling partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Society of Operations Engineers (SOE): UK engineering body that is the joint-membership vehicle allowing ICT members to obtain Engineering Council professional registration. A key enabling/awarding-body partner in ICT's chartered pathway.

Broad incumbents

• RILEM: International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures. Comparable in being a globally active technical body in concrete/materials research and youth engagement (RILEM Youth Council partners with ICT SYPro).

Regional players

• Indian Concrete Institute: India's national body for concrete professionals, recognized in ICT's 2025 ACI award entry via the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail project. Comparable in mission and certification activity but operates in a different geographic market.
• Concrete Institute of Australia: Australia's peak body for concrete technology, delivering the Australian ACT course in partnership with ICT. Comparable membership/qualification model but primarily serves Australia rather than the UK/Europe.
• Cement & Concrete SA: South African concrete industry body and ACT course provider partnering with ICT. Comparable role in a different geography, focused on Africa rather than UK/Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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