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Concrete Paves the Way to a More Sustainable Future

Construction Business Owner

Concrete Paves the Way to a More Sustainable Future ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:45 Millions of miles of pavements are placed or rehabilitated across the globe every year. greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), according to a February 2023 study from the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub).

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Principles of Sustainable Construction

Job Order Contracting

Principles of Sustainable Construction. sustainable design. sustainable building materials. Concrete reinforced with natural fibers. The Principles of Sustainable Construction (Adapted from CIB, 1994 and Kibert, 2008). durability. energy efficiency. waste reduction. indoor air quality. Straw bales.

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Carbon Concrete: Production and Advantages

The Constructor

Carbon concrete is a sustainable construction material produced from concrete and carbon fibers or bars. The carbon is incorporated into the concrete through mesh-like textile mats placed between its layers or as randomly or uniformly dispersed fibers throughout the concrete. Carbon bars can […].

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Three steps to sustainability: How the cement and concrete industry can become carbon neutral by 2050

Construction Dive

Is carbon neutrality really achievable for something as messy as the cement and concrete industry? It’s already happening – and here are three steps to sustainability you can take right now.

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CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo

GCP Applied Technologies

CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo Phillip.fry@gc… Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:40 Solving Canada’s toughest concrete challenges, connect with experts at Booth #2472 GCP Applied Technologies February 07, 2024 Feb. We are excited to share our expertise with the Canadian market.”

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

Lets Build

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction.

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Sustainable Concrete Construction Methods and Practices

The Constructor

Sustainable concrete construction is a step towards green and eco friendly concrete construction practices to solve global environmental.

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