Sustainability

Inadequate curing, improper mix design and insufficient compaction can introduce structural defects.
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5 Concrete Technologies to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Advanced cementitious materials, carbon capture, self-healing concrete, nanotechnology and 3D printing can expand concrete’s longevity and improve its environmental impact.
The Heidelberg Materials Camden, New Jersey, slag grinding plant. In June 2024, the company converted its Speed, Indiana, cement plant to a slag grinding facility.
Slag Concrete Mix & Post-Tensioned System Key to Times Square New Construction
August 25, 2024
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8 Questions to Rightsize Equipment for Data Center Construction
August 29, 2024
Reaching Net-Zero Construction With Public and Private Support
Construction Won’t Reach Net-Zero Without Public & Private Support
August 31, 2024
Implementing greener alternatives to reduce a building’s carbon footprint is progress, but in some cases recycled plastics are more expensive than virgin plastic derived from crude oil. Equally, durable plastics like PVC are popular but recycled PVC is not carbon negative.
Carbon Negative Materials are Key on Jobsites
August 26, 2024
The Davenport Plant of Continental Cement, Chesterfield, Missouri.
Mapping Progress on the Road to Cement Decarbonization
August 24, 2024
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Bobcat Adds Stationary Fuel Cells to Two Factories
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Sustainability
CEMEX Partners With Heavy Equipment Manufacturers on Cleanup Race
Local jurisdictions are also increasingly launching initiatives to implement low-embodied carbon construction programs.
Sustainability
Carbon Emission Concerns Changing Delivery Requirements for Construction Projects
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What the Government Doesn't Know Can Hurt You, and Other Reasons to File EPDs Now
Concrete Materials
Construction Won’t Reach Net-Zero Without Public & Private Support
CEMEX Ventures
How the private and public sectors play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable construction industry.
Reaching Net-Zero Construction With Public and Private Support
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Carbon Negative Materials are Key on Jobsites
UBQ Materials
To meet targets, many players in the industry are using energy efficient, lower carbon footprint materials such as recycled plastics, which boasts benefits over virgin resin.
Implementing greener alternatives to reduce a building’s carbon footprint is progress, but in some cases recycled plastics are more expensive than virgin plastic derived from crude oil. Equally, durable plastics like PVC are popular but recycled PVC is not carbon negative.
Concrete
Mapping Progress on the Road to Cement Decarbonization
Portland Cement Association
America’s cement manufacturers avoided more than 3.9 million metric tons of CO2 in 2023, and they’re on track to outdo themselves every year to come.
The Davenport Plant of Continental Cement, Chesterfield, Missouri.
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Schwarze Celebrates Quality, Community, and 50 years
Schwarze Industries LLC
The event in Huntsville, AL, took place at Schwarze's factory location and highlighted the company's strong ties to the surrounding area, tight-knit employees, and their long standing influence within the industry.
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Concrete Materials
Green Cement Company Secures CO2 Capture Funding
Fortera
The green-cement company Fortera has secured Series C funding to further accelerate ReAct green cement and manufacturing more of the material out for construction.
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Sustainability
5 Ways to Prioritize Sustainability With Subcontractors
Green Badger
Subcontractors perform between 70 and 90 percent of construction work on any given project, making them critical partners in any sustainability effort or certification process.
How construction teams manage waste, maximize recycling opportunities and minimize environmental impact can greatly enhance sustainability opportunities on any construction project.
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