New Delhi, May 14 -- National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has organised a national workshop on concrete durability and quality standards and launched a six-month certification programme aimed at strengthening skills in advanced concrete technology.

According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the workshop "Durability Design and Quality Assurance of Concrete as per IS 456:2025 (Draft)" was held on 9 May at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The workshop brought together representatives from the construction industry, academia, research institutions and Bureau of Indian Standards to discuss proposed revisions in concrete standards and industry readiness for implementation.

The programme was inaugurated by Director, ...