Sustainability | For Construction Pros

CarbonCure is both a process and the name of a company, representing a new way of making concrete that injects CO2 into the concrete so that when it hardens, or cures, the injected CO2 is mineralized, incorporating it permanently back into limestone.

Setting C02 in Concrete Improves Its Strength

According to one company, CarbonCure, injecting C02 into concrete can increase the concrete's strength

A partnership between HeidelbergCement and other groups is harnessing solar power to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Hong Kong.

HeidelbergCement Uses Solar to Offset CO2 in Hong Kong

Researchers suggest the recycled concrete can be a 100% substitute for non-structural applications.

University Research Suggests Recycled Concrete as Good, or Better than Traditional

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HeidelbergCement $531 Million to Modernize Cement Sites in France

In this initiative, CEMEX is partnering with Membrane Technology & Research, Inc. (MTR) to conduct an 18-month study at CEMEX’s Balcones cement plant in New Braunfels, Texas, and explore the potential CO2 emission reduction from installing new membrane technology in the plant’s production process.

U.S. DOE Award Carbon Capture Technology Grant to CEMEX

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Asphalt Industry Evaluates Utilizing Plastic in its Mixtures

Construction News Tracker: Housing Starts Surprise Forecasters with 6.4% Jump in October

News headlines include Dodge’s forecast of 4% starts increase in 2021, voters approved the most transportation-improvement initiatives in 20 years, horrific crash melts steel and asphalt of I-75 bridge over the Ohio River

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10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Expenses Paid with PPP Funds Not Deductible

Most-read construction stories of the week include 5 things to check carefully before buying a used dump truck, a SoFi time-lapse shows the NFL's largest stadium built in 3 minutes, how paving contractors are coping with COVID-19 and more.

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12 Days of Construction Christmas 2020 Gift Guide - Wireless Earplug Earbuds

These noise cancelling, OSHA-compliant bluetooth hearing protectors are a great option for the noisy construction jobsite.

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Six Sustainable Building Materials to Look for in 2021

As contractors begin to plan future projects, be on the lookout for these seven sustainable building materials in 2021 and beyond

CEMEX and Carbon Upcycling anticipate initial results from this joint research and development effort by mid-2021.

CEMEX and Carbon Upcycling to Use Nanotechnology to Produce Low Emission Concrete

The technology developed seeks to increase industrial by-products availability with cementitious qualities, like fly ash and slag, to produce concretes with a low CO2 footprint.

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Use of Plastic Additives in Asphalt Mixtures Increasing

Dow has installed their recycled plastic-modified asphalt mixtures on several roads and parking lots in the country, proving these mixtures to be a viable option in sustainable pavement design and construction

As extreme weather events become stronger and more frequent, the method for building homes must change too. Building structures must remain intact to provide safety for inhabitants and return to normal life shortly afterwards. Concrete construction can provide this.

The Case for Concrete Homes

The challenge is to build homes that can remain intact in any severe weather event, be more energy efficient, be reasonably priced, and be reoccupied shortly after a disaster so that life can go on with minimal disruption.

From materials that generate their own energy to those that provide greater structural protection, the future of building is evolving.

18 New Building Materials That Could Revolutionize Construction

These new materials are starting to generate buzz in the construction industry and could very well change the future of building.

From creating and transporting concrete to eventually receiving leftover concrete, there are opportunities to help ready-mix producers improve efficiency and reduce material waste, thus reducing costs.

How to Reduce the Cost of Concrete Production

The National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) estimates 3-5% of ready-mix concrete deliveries in the U.S. are rejected at the job site for various reasons, such as not meeting specifications. Another occurrence is a project simply has leftover ready

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Bamboo Helps Make Concrete Both Stronger & More Sustainable

Abundant, sustainable and extremely resilient, bamboo has potential to become an ideal steel replacement for concrete reinforcement.

Test projects in India and the United Kingdom of asphalt roads containing recycled plastic have demonstrated better wear resistance when compared to regular asphalt concrete pavement. A project in Texas was the first in the U.S. and Michigan projects were recently the first public asphalt roads.

Study: Plastic Use in Asphalt Pavements Showing Promising Results

Plastics Industry Association and NCAT study shows that asphalt formulations using recycled polyethylene (rPE) film recovered from retail locations could achieve many of the same benefits of traditional polymer-modified asphalt formulations.

More than 150 companies signed a statement asking governments to incorporate climate science into recovery efforts.

Husqvarna, LafargeHolcim Among Companies to Sign Net-Zero Recovery from COVID-19

More than 100 global companies have signed a statement asking governments to align recovery efforts with climate science.

CU Boulder researchers recently discovered a molecule that could improve the durability of concrete.

CU Research Could Lead to More Durable Concrete

CU Boulder researchers have discovered that a synthetic molecule based on natural antifreeze proteins minimizes freeze-thaw damage and increases the strength and durability of concrete.

Compass Datacenters announced its data centers will be built with concrete using CarbonCure technology.

CarbonCure Concrete to Be Used in Datacenters, Removes Carbon Dioxide

Compass Datacenters announced its data centers will be built with concrete using CarbonCure technology.

The three largest construction projects underway in the Twin Cities all have a recycling rate of more than 90%, one of which is the new Viking Stadium. Pictured here is part of that project, the demolition of the old Metrodome.

5 Techniques for Sustainable Building Construction

For contractors, a strategy for saving time and materials can lead to higher profitability and the good feeling of not creating unnecessary waste. Here’s a look at five techniques that are having the greatest impact on sustainable building construction.

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Cement/Concrete Association Sets New Sustainability Guidelines

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has published new guidelines aimed at further improving the biodiversity performance of the industry’s quarries.

Wildlife Habitat Council recognized Buzzi Unicem for its environmental efforts.

Buzzi Unicem Awarded Gold Conservation Certification

Buzzi Unicem USA - Greencastle Plant has been recognized for its environmental and sustainability programs by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

Liebherr and Designwerk have developed an emissions-free mixer truck to transport concrete.

Liebherr, Designwerk to Unveil Electric Truck Mixer

Liebherr and Designwerk have developed an emissions-free, electric mixer truck for transporting concrete.

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[VIDEO] Six Ways to Improve Asphalt Plant Sustainability

Here are the top six ways you can improve asphalt plant sustainability.

From new homes to major infrastructure projects, construction has a significant impact on our environment. GCP’s 2020 Vision for a Sustainable Future highlights three core sections.

GCP Applied Technologies Presents Sustainability Vision Statement

GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP), a leading global provider of construction products technologies, has presented its 2020 Vision for a Sustainable Future.

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[VIDEO] PCA Shaped By Concrete Campaign Highlights Concrete's Resiliency

Michael Ireland from Portland Cement Association talks about the association's new campaign, Shaped By Concrete. The campaign aims to highlight concrete's sustainability and resiliency.

[VIDEO] CASE Project Tetra is a Methane-Powered Wheel Loader that Cuts Fuel Cost 30%, Emissions 80%

Project Tetra will give operators a full day of performance while reducing emissions

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New Building Energy Conservation Code Takes Effect in New York City in May

Changes to the NYC Energy Conservation Code are designed to ensure that construction of new buildings, additions and alterations reduce greenhouse gas 80% by 2050

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PERC Donating to Non-profit Organization Supporting Respiratory Health

PERC to add $5 donation to a U.S. non-profit for every token added to prize machine in its booth at the 2020 NTEA Work Truck Show.

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U.S. Green Building Council Names Top 10 States for LEED

The ranking highlights leaders in sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings.

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Researchers Create Living Concrete as Strong as Cement-Based Mortar

Using photosynthetic cyanobacteria, scientists have created a new building material that is not only alive but can also reproduce.

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Thermal Breaks Provide Energy Efficiency in Concrete Reinforced Condo

Candela Lofts is the first reinforced-concrete luxury condominium to meet Passive House standards in the NY/NJ Metro area.

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Sustainable Cement Offers a Competitive Advantage

Solidia Technologies CEO Tom Schuler discusses why a sustainable future for the global cement and concrete market is not just beneficial for the environment but also your company.

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ACI Foundation Partners to Launch Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator

The calculator provides the building community a tool to compare and reduce embodied carbon emissions from construction materials.

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Costa Rican Company Transforms Plastic Waste into Concrete

The company hopes to provide high-quality construction materials while solving two of the world´s most pressing issues: the recovery of waste plastics from the environment and the global housing deficit.

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Researchers Test Seawater as Sustainable Concrete Ingredient

University of Miami researchers are the latest team to experiment with concrete's composition in an effort to address the industry's so-called sustainability problem.

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Michelin X TWEEL SSL 2 AT and HST 12N16.5 Airless Tires

Expanded skid-steer tire line now includes versions for off-road and pavement applications

Three More PROSOCO Coatings Now Qualify for LEED v4 Low-emitting Materials Credits

Interior Masonry Dustproofer, Siloxane WB Concentrate and BMC II now contribute to LEED v4 low-emitting materials credits after independent testing by Berkeley Analytical.