Tuesday, October 13, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 404-405
This session will bring together perspectives from research, public agencies, and industry to examine why adoption of innovative and low-carbon concrete materials remains slow. An ACI Foundation–funded study will present a roadmap identifying key barriers across the value chain and strategies for implementation. The Colorado DOT will share its approach to advancing sustainable materials in practice, and an industry consultant will discuss real-world barriers to adopting innovative materials. The session aims to align stakeholders and identify actionable pathways to accelerate adoption of SCMs and alternative cements.
Learning Objectives:
(1)
Identify key barriers—technical, specification, procurement, and supply chain—that limit adoption of SCMs and alternative cementitious materials;
(2) Compare strategies used by agencies and industry to implement sustainable materials and evaluate approaches to accelerate adoption in practice;
(3)
Assess how stakeholder roles (owners, agencies, contractors, and suppliers) influence the implementation of low-carbon concrete technologies;
(4)