Novel materials and technologies on Carbon Conscious Concrete will play a key role in the low carbon transition in the construction industry. Join us for an engaging session aimed at addressing the challenges associated with international efforts for CO2 reduction in the concrete industry. The presentations will include examples of how industry stakeholders and concrete professionals alike are helping to deliver on concrete’s promise to be the globe’s resilient, low carbon, building material of choice. Contractors, material suppliers, engineers, architects, researchers and scientists will benefit from this session.
Learning Objectives:
(1) Gain insight into international efforts for CO2 reduction in the concrete industry;
(2) Learn about emerging and established approaches for decarbonizing concrete;
(3) Learn about pathways toward broader adoption of carbon-conscious concrete supported by evolving standards, verification frameworks, and successful regional implementations;
(4) Gain practical insights into what truly works on active projects, how low-carbon strategies influence schedules and costs, and where opportunities exist to drive meaningful climate action from the construction side;
(5) Present new innovative technical approaches that can enhance more effective construction.
Global Compatibility of CO2 as an Admixture: Regional Learnings and Pathways to Carbon-Conscious Concrete
Presented By: Dean Forgeron
Affiliation: Carbon Cure Technologies
Description: This presentation explores the global deployment and compatibility of CO2 utilization as an admixture in concrete, drawing on laboratory data collected across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. The discussion highlights how regional variations in cement composition, SCM use, and admixture chemistry influence carbonation reactions and performance outcomes. Case studies demonstrate how CO2 mineralization improves sustainability and cement efficiency while maintaining compatibility across diverse binder systems. The presentation will also outline pathways toward broader adoption of carbon-conscious concrete supported by evolving standards, verification frameworks, and successful regional implementations.
Low-Carbon Concrete and Brining Carbon Capture and Storage Cement to Market
Presented By: Larry Rowland
Affiliation: Heidelberg Materials
Description: This presentation will provide an over-view of emerging and established approaches for decarbonizing concrete. It will show why Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Utilization technologies are critical to our industry achieving its net zero goals and highlight progress on the industry’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality. It will explain how captured carbon is accounted for and review the programs and strategies being used to meet market demands for carbon reductions. It will provide examples of how industry stakeholders and concrete professionals alike are helping to deliver on concrete’s promise to be the globe’s resilient, low carbon, building material of choice.
No Matter Where You are Making Concrete, the Little Things Still Matter
Presented By: Nathan Tregger
Affiliation: Verifi LLC
Description: Concrete is a global practice and a necessity for our society. Regardless of climate or culture, proper truck utilization and quality control drive not only productivity, but if done creatively, sustainability as well. This presentation will cover perspectives from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand in their use of ready-mix on-board sensors and in-transit management. These systems can play a pivotal role in ensuring proper attention to all the little things that matter, including performance compliance, fleet management and water management. Producer and contractor focus on these processes will be discussed along with their impacts on sustainability through fuel savings, reduced waste and cement savings.
The Use of Match Curing to Expedite and Reduce Risk During Construction with Low Embodied Carbon Concrete
Presented By: Stacia Van Zetten
Affiliation: EXACT Technology
Description: This presentation will discuss the importance of accurate assessment of in-place concrete strength in the construction of data centers with low embodied carbon concrete (LECC). This is critically important as early strength gain is often a challenge with some LECC technologies, and lack of early strength for some critical path activities (e.g., erecting tilt walls) conducted during cooler weather can result in project delays and added risk. The use of match curing can alleviate uncertainty, and thus risk, allowing projects to proceed on schedule with confidence. Both laboratory studies, mock-ups, and actual construction studies will be used to illustrate the efficacy of match curing.
The Contractor’s Perspective on Sustainable Concrete Practices
Presented By: Navisa Jain
Affiliation: Ellisdon
Description: This presentation explores how contractors can play a meaningful role in advancing sustainability within the concrete industry. Instead of focusing solely on high-level targets, we look at the day-to-day decisions that directly shape project outcomes and carbon performance. Through real case studies, we will compare emissions estimated during the design phase with actual as-built results, highlighting where gaps appear—and why they matter. The session will also present findings from ongoing research and development initiatives aimed at addressing industry challenges where effective solutions for contractors are still limited or nonexistent. Attendees will gain practical insights into what truly works on active projects, how low-carbon strategies influence schedules and costs, and where opportunities exist to drive meaningful climate action from the construction side. The goal is to provide a clear, grounded perspective on how contractors can contribute to a lower-carbon built environment, while navigating the realities of project delivery.