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Document: 

CI4703NEUnews

Date: 

March 1, 2025

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

3

Abstract:

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete introduced its new third-party Validation/Verification Program for the cement and concrete industries. NEU’s Program provides third party validation or verification of the environmental claims of both existing and innovative new products and technologies associated with reduced carbon cement, concrete production, and concrete products following International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.


Document: 

CI4701Bury

Date: 

January 1, 2025

Author(s):

Mark A. Bury and Carlito Cascone

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

1

Abstract:

This article provides an overview of a hydration-controlling (stabilizing) admixture and its use for recycling returned concrete. It includes details on a robustness evaluation of stabilization performance in a unique cross-country experiment, as well as information on the potential for lowering the environmental impacts of concrete production.


Document: 

CI4701Mizer

Date: 

January 1, 2025

Author(s):

Jennifer K. Mizer

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

1

Abstract:

The longevity of concrete is influenced by several interrelated challenges, each contributing to its gradual degradation. By addressing both technical and environmental considerations, stakeholders can achieve durable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly concrete solutions that contribute to the long-term sustainability of concrete.


Document: 

CI4609ConcreteQA

Date: 

September 1, 2024

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

46

Issue:

9

Abstract:

Understanding how to meet low-carbon concrete (LCC) mixture requirements is a challenge that many in the concrete industry now face. Part of the challenge is that the definition and reporting requirements for LCC vary widely by jurisdiction and specifying agency. Global warming potential limits, per mixture or per project requirements, and industry-average environmental product declarations have to be considered.


Document: 

CI4609EPAgrants

Date: 

September 1, 2024

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

46

Issue:

9

Abstract:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 38 grant recipients across the country, totaling nearly 160 million USD, to support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction products. The grants will be awarded to businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations serving all 50 states and will help disclose the environmental impacts associated with manufacturing concrete, asphalt, glass, steel, wood, and other materials.


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