Tag: Concrete
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NEU Releases Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Guide
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the release of a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D, LEED AP. This guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture…
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NEU Releases Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Guide
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the release of a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D, LEED AP. This guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture…
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CarbonCure Producers Deliver 10M Loads of Low-Carbon Concrete
CarbonCure Technologies, a carbon utilization technology company enabling lower-carbon concrete production at concrete plants worldwide, today announced a major achievement: 10 million truckloads of CarbonCure concrete produced to date by its concrete producer network. “This milestone reflects the extraordinary leadership of our innovative concrete industry partners using CarbonCure to produce high quality, lower carbon mixes,”…
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Beyond the Surface: How Decorative Concrete Is Redefining Design in 2026
Decorative concrete has come a long way. What was once viewed as just a decorative overlay or backyard patio upgrade is now a key player in modern construction. Today, it’s not only about adding visual interest — it’s about combining aesthetics, performance and sustainability in one versatile material that’s showing up everywhere from retail interiors…
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CHASM, Terracon Show Green Concrete Without Premium
CHASM Advanced Materials, a US based technology leader in carbon nanotube (CNT) innovation and manufacturing, together with Terracon, a leading U.S. consulting engineering firm, has successfully completed a green concrete pour demonstration in Wichita,Kansas, at the site of Air Capitol Materials—a major milestone toward scalable, low-carbon concrete that delivers high performance without the “green premium.”…
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CHASM, Terracon Show Green Concrete Without Premium
CHASM Advanced Materials, a US based technology leader in carbon nanotube (CNT) innovation and manufacturing, together with Terracon, a leading U.S. consulting engineering firm, has successfully completed a green concrete pour demonstration in Wichita,Kansas, at the site of Air Capitol Materials—a major milestone toward scalable, low-carbon concrete that delivers high performance without the “green premium.”…
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Concrete Homes and WUI Codes: Building Beyond the Flame
The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, windstorms, and earthquakes, there is now increasing pressure on builders to invest in more robust residential construction methods. The changes are forcing builders…
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Decarbonizing Concrete: What the Contractor Can Do
In November 2025, CarbonCure Technologies was able to achieve a notable milestone for the concrete construction industry. More than 83.6 million cubic yards (or 10 million truckloads) of the CarbonCure product have been produced to date throughout its producer network. According to the company, that’s the equivalent of enough concrete to build all 30 NFL…
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Decarbonizing Concrete: What the Contractor Can Do
In November 2025, CarbonCure Technologies was able to achieve a notable milestone for the concrete construction industry. More than 83.6 million cubic yards (or 10 million truckloads) of the CarbonCure product have been produced to date throughout its producer network. According to the company, that’s the equivalent of enough concrete to build all 30 NFL…
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Mastering Cold Weather Concrete Placement
Placing concrete in cold weather presents unique challenges that can compromise the material’s strength, durability, and long-term performance. For construction and engineering professionals, understanding the principles of cold-weather concreting is not just a matter of compliance but essential for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of a project. Adhering to established guidelines and employing effective…