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Membership:
– The Concrete Society is an independent membership organisation.
– It brings together all those with an interest in concrete.
– Members can exchange knowledge and experience across all disciplines.

Concrete Magazine:
– The society provides its own publication, Concrete Magazine.
– It targets the global concrete industry with stories from the UK/Ireland.
– Concrete Engineering International (CEI) covers worldwide projects.
– The magazine is available in digital and print versions.
– It is accessible to all society members.

Trust:
– The Concrete Society Trust was established in 1965.
– Its main activity includes an annual awards competition for students in concrete-related disciplines.
– The Joe Peirce Trust was incorporated in 1969.
– It provides prizes for candidates excelling in Advanced Concrete Technology.
– The Trust offers traveling bursaries for students attending conferences.

Coat of Arms:
– The coat of arms was granted on September 5, 1967.
– It symbolizes the union of the four bodies that formed the Society.
– The shield represents elements like aggregate, cement, water, and reinforcement.
– The lions in the arms symbolize strength.
– The motto “Concreti Corroboramur” means “Having come together, we are strengthened.”

References:
– History and information about The Concrete Society can be found on their official website.
– Membership details are available in the Concrete Society Membership document.
– Concrete Magazine specifics can be accessed through their website.
– Concrete Engineering International Magazine is available in a digital format.
– Information about the Trust and the coat of arms can be found on the Heraldry of the World website.