Concrete Canvas Co-Founders Awarded MBEs for Engineering Innovation

Concrete Canvas Ltd. is proud to announce that its Director and Co-Founders, Peter Eric Brewin and William Campbell Crawford, have been awarded Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of their services to engineering materials innovation.

Peter Eric Brewin has been recognised for his contributions to engineering materials innovation, reflecting his role in the invention and technical development of Concrete Canvas^® — a revolutionary cement-impregnated fabric that has transformed concrete installation across infrastructure, mining, rail, and environmental applications.

William Campbell Crawford has been awarded an MBE for services to engineering materials innovation and to export, recognising his leadership in growing Concrete Canvas into a globally exported British engineering solution, now used in over 100 countries.

Founded in Cardiff, Concrete Canvas Ltd. has become a leading example of UK engineering innovation, combining material science, sustainability, and practical construction efficiency.

These honours reflect the founders’ long-term commitment to advancing construction methods and reinforcing the UK’s reputation for world-class engineering innovation.