Miroslav Vořechovský from Brno University of Technology (BUT), along with three international researchers, has received the most prestigious scientific grant awarded by the European Research Council (ERC). In the six-year FATRESCON project (short for FATigue RESistant CONcrete), funded with nearly 10 million euros, Vořechovský will coordinate a team comprising colleagues from Germany and Austria, in fundamental research on concrete—from the atomic level to large construction structures.The project aims to investigate the microscopic causes of concrete fatigue and its effect on the lifespan of concrete infrastructure, while also exploring eco-efficient and more durable alternatives to traditional cement binders.