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5 Concrete Technologies to Reduce Carbon Footprint

The Euclid Chemical Company

Advanced cementitious materials, carbon capture, self-healing concrete, nanotechnology and 3D printing can expand concrete’s longevity and improve its environmental impact.

Inadequate curing, improper mix design and insufficient compaction can introduce structural defects.

Slag Concrete Mix & Post-Tensioned System Key to Times Square New Construction

Heidelberg Materials North America

The TSX Broadway building in Times Square needed cutting-edge design and engineering to maintain the site’s cultural history. Here's how contractors used a 40% slag concrete mix (minimum) for high-performance and low-carbon concrete.

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.

8 Questions to Rightsize Equipment for Data Center Construction

Sunbelt Rentals

This checklist is essential for proper equipment sizing on your next construction project.

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Construction Won’t Reach Net-Zero Without Public & Private Support

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

Unveiling the Inaugural NEWH Structures of Hospitality Excellence (SOHE) Award

NEWH has announced hotel construction awards.

Honorees will be selected based on their contributions to the creation of significant and outstanding hospitality renovations and new-build structures worldwide

Carbon Negative Materials are Key on Jobsites

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.

Mapping Progress on the Road to Cement Decarbonization

American 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.

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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Dodge Mid-Year Report Predicts Positive Numbers for Construction

Dodge Construction Network

Despite considerable risks facing this year’s economy, construction starts are expected to increase at a 10 percent pace in 2024, reaching $1.2 trillion.

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Green Cement Company Secures CO2 Capture Funding

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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5 Ways to Prioritize Sustainability With Subcontractors

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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