Zeotech’s AusPozz™ Faces Critical Test in Laing O’Rourke Partnership Amid Decarbonisation Push

Strategic Collaboration for Sustainable Construction

Zeotech Limited, an emerging player in mineral processing technology, has taken a significant step forward in commercialising its low-carbon building material, AusPozz™, by entering into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd. Laing O’Rourke is a global leader in engineering and construction, known for delivering cutting-edge infrastructure projects across Australia and beyond.

The MOU sets a framework for mutual collaboration, allowing Zeotech to leverage Laing O’Rourke’s extensive expertise and network within the construction industry. The partnership aims to explore the practical application of AusPozz™, a high-reactivity metakaolin product designed to reduce the embodied carbon footprint of concrete, through trials on live projects and tenders.

AusPozz™ Trials, From Lab to Live Projects

Following a successful large-scale commercial concrete demonstration pour earlier this year, which attracted attention from Laing O’Rourke, the new agreement will facilitate further trials of AusPozz™ in real-world construction settings. These trials are critical for validating the product’s performance and sustainability credentials, providing concrete suppliers and construction teams with practical insights into its benefits.

Hollie Hynes, General Manager – Sustainability and Environment at Laing O’Rourke, highlighted the importance of collaboration across the value chain to tackle decarbonisation challenges. She emphasized that trialling innovative materials like AusPozz™ on live projects is essential to understanding their scalability and impact on reducing embodied carbon in infrastructure.

Implications for Zeotech’s Growth and Market Adoption

For Zeotech, partnering with a construction heavyweight such as Laing O’Rourke represents a strategic milestone. CEO James Marsh noted that these field trials will provide critical validation needed to support broader market adoption and unlock growth opportunities within the construction sector. The MOU, valid until September 2028, also leaves room for a future binding agreement, contingent on the outcomes of the trials and further commercial discussions.

Dr Ralf Dicke, Director Strategy, Transformation and Innovation at Laing O’Rourke, framed the partnership as part of the company’s commitment to industry leadership and innovation, accelerating the adoption of next-generation solutions that contribute to decarbonising the built environment.

Looking Ahead

This collaboration signals a growing momentum in the construction industry to embrace sustainable materials and reduce carbon emissions. While the MOU is non-binding and exploratory, the involvement of a major construction player like Laing O’Rourke lends credibility and potential scale to Zeotech’s AusPozz™ product. Investors and industry watchers will be keenly observing the progress and results of these trials as they could set a precedent for low-carbon concrete adoption in Australia and internationally.