About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Most concrete operations are carrying unnecessary cost through overdesign, variability, and conservative assumptions — often without realising it.
Concrete & Geotechnical Engineering was established to address that.
With over 40 years of combined industry experience across ready-mixed concrete, aggregates and construction materials, we work directly with producers, contractors and project teams to improve performance where it matters — in production and in the field.
Our focus is not just on technical advice, but on identifying where cost, risk and inefficiency exist, and implementing practical solutions that reduce cement, improve consistency and deliver measurable outcomes.
Everything we do is grounded in real operating conditions — your materials, your plant, and your constraints — ensuring improvements are achievable, not theoretical.
Meet the Team
Founder & Managing Director
Glenn Carson
Practical Technical Leadership Focused on Performance and Profitability
Glenn brings over 30 years of experience across concrete, aggregates, and technical operations, including national leadership roles responsible for performance, cost control, and quality outcomes across multiple plants and regions.
His strength lies in identifying where operations are losing margin through overdesign, variability, and inefficiencies — and implementing practical changes that improve performance without increasing risk.
Glenn has led mix optimisation programs, supported major project delivery, and worked directly with plant teams to improve batching consistency, material utilisation, and compliance with AS 1379.
He understands the reality of production environments — where decisions must balance cost, risk, and deliverability — and focuses on solutions that actually work in the plant and in the field.
Please see the Case Studies page for projects worked on by Glenn.
Founder & Managing Director
Matt Carson BEng. Civil
Materials Performance and Geotechnical Insight That Translates to Real Outcomes.
Matt provides deep expertise across geotechnical materials, aggregates, and construction applications, supporting projects where material variability, marginal sources, or non-standard conditions require experienced technical input.
He works closely with clients to assess material suitability, optimise performance, and develop practical pathways for compliance — particularly where standard approaches fall short.
Matt’s approach is grounded in understanding how materials behave during construction, not just in testing — helping clients reduce risk, improve constructability, and make better use of available resources.
Please see the Case Studies page for projects worked on by Matthew.
Glenn Carson
Recent Project Outcomes
Cement Reduction & Mix Optimisation – Multi-Plant Operation
Identified consistent overstrength across multiple mixes (typically 6–10 MPa above target), driven by conservative batching and variability.
Implemented targeted mix adjustments and batching controls, resulting in:
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Reduction of 12–18 kg/m³ cementitious content across key mixes
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Improved strength consistency and reduced standard deviation
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Immediate recovery of margin without increasing compliance risk
Major Infrastructure Project Support – High Volume Supply
Provided technical support during large-scale project delivery, focusing on mix stability, pumpability, and compliance under varying site conditions.
Outcomes included:
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Consistent performance across high-volume pours
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Reduced variability during production and placement
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Successful compliance with project specifications without overdesign
Plant Performance Improvement – Batching & Variability Control
Worked directly with plant teams to identify sources of variability including moisture control, batching tolerances, and material inconsistencies.
Delivered:
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Improved batching accuracy and repeatability
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Reduction in unnecessary cement used as a “buffer”
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Increased confidence in mix performance and compliance
Matt Carson B.Eng Civil
Recent Project Outcomes
Marginal Materials Assessment – Quarry & Civil Application
Assessed variable and lower-quality material sources for use in structural and pavement applications.
Developed practical blending and utilisation strategies that:
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Enabled use of materials previously considered unsuitable
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Reduced reliance on higher-cost imported materials
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Maintained compliance with project specifications
Geotechnical Material Suitability – Infrastructure Project
Provided material classification, performance assessment, and constructability advice for project-specific earthworks materials.
Outcomes included:
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Clear identification of material limitations and risks
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Development of workable construction controls
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Improved efficiency during placement and compaction
Material Performance & Constructability Support
Worked with project teams to align testing results with real-world behaviour during construction.
Delivered:
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Practical recommendations for compaction, moisture control, and placement
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Reduced rework and site delays
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Improved confidence in material performance under field conditions
What This Means for Your Operation
Across both concrete and geotechnical materials, the focus is the same:
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Identify where cost and inefficiency exist
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Improve performance without increasing risk
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Deliver solutions that work in real operating conditions
👉 If you’re unsure where the opportunity sits, send through a mix or material data and we’ll provide a quick high-level review.