As Europe’s critical infrastructure—including bridges, dams, tunnels, and water-retaining structures—faces the inevitable challenges of aging and climate-induced stressors, the demand for advanced rehabilitation methods continues to grow. Traditional, percussive demolition methods are increasingly proving inadequate for modern project demands, paving the way for safer and more sustainable technical solutions.
In an outstanding editorial piece published in our previous edition by Conjet , the mechanics and future of hydrodemolition were thoroughly analyzed. By utilizing high-pressure water jets reaching up to several thousand bar , this robotically operated or hand-held method removes unsound concrete selectively or to predetermined depths. Crucially, it leaves reinforcement steel clean and completely intact without introducing micro-cracks into the surrounding structure.
The Core Benefits of a “Total Efficiency” MindsetArticles featured in our publications regularly analyze how adopting a mindset of Total Efficiency transforms asset management. This approach, as highlighted by Conjet, balances direct productivity with overall project impacts, offering a comprehensive suite of benefits:
- Structural Integrity: Preserves the underlying substrate while creating a superior bonding surface for new concrete.
- Safety & Lower Disruption: Remote operations drastically reduce risks for personnel in hazardous environments, while lower noise and vibration levels minimize impact on surrounding transport or energy corridors.
- Environmental Stewardship: Water-based removal eliminates silica dust exposure, lowers ambient noise, and allows wastewater streams to be collected, treated, and reused , aligning perfectly with European green construction practices.
Get Involved in the EWJI Yearbook 2026!
This analysis is just a brief look at the extensive, high-value technical content published in the EWJI Yearbook 2025. Every year, our publication serves as the ultimate European reference point for technical papers, market reports, and safety guidelines driving the water jetting industry forward.
The EWJI Yearbook 2026 is currently in production, and we are opening the floor for industry experts, suppliers, and contractors to contribute.
- Read the full article: You can consult the complete editorial piece by Conjet and browse through past market insights by accessing the official EWJI Yearbook 2025 Library.
- Participate in the next edition: Don’t miss the chance to showcase your technical expertise, case studies, or sponsorship in the upcoming edition. Get in touch with the secretariat or visit our Get Involved in the EWJI Yearbook 2026 page to secure your entry.