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Cement is the major contributor to the embodied carbon of concrete. Reducing the cement content can significantly decrease the carbon footprint. Besides, incorporating industrial by-products like GGBS as a partial replacement for cement, leads to a considerable reduction in embodied carbon, making concrete more sustainable. You can use the following link for Embodied Carbon Calculator for Concrete https://lnkd.in/dUxQR_S #ReadyMixConcrete #NRMCA #SustainableConstruction #BuildingMaterials #ConcreteStructures #CivilEngineering #concreteplant #concretecontractor #concretebatchingplant #Construction

Geopolymer Green Cement Offers a Water-Saving Solution for the Construction Industry - The need for housing and infrastructure is forecast to skyrocket as global urbanization grows, with two-thirds of the world's population predicted to reside in cities by 2050. This rapid urban growth will require vast amounts of cement and concrete, the bedrock materials of construction. However, the environmental footprint of traditional Portland cement, particularly its significant water usage, is raising concerns. The cement and concrete sector is urgently exploring greener alternatives, including green cement, to address these challenges. Portland cement, the most widely used type of cement, is essential in concrete production but comes with a hefty environmental cost. Water, a Portland cement component, accounts for 9% of global industrial water withdrawals. As water demand is predicted to rise sharply, with 75% of the water needed for concrete production expected to come from regions facing water stress by 2050, finding ways to reduce this dependency is crucial. Click the link below to read the full story... https://lnkd.in/d2Tmjw27

The Low Down … on Low Carbon Cement – ideal for below ground work. We're seeing increased awareness of the attributes of Low Carbon Cement in settings where sulfates can be present… which is good news for all customers aiming to reduce their impact on the environment. Sulfates can often be found underground (and in marine environments), so Low Carbon Cement is the ideal cement solution for use in concrete, mortar and grout where these can be present. A brand available through Keyline branches is Heidelberg Materials Low Carbon Cement. Heidelberg Materials produces aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, cement and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) – a lower carbon cement replacement – and recycled materials, to help build the infrastructure we need to live, learn, work and travel. And it’s the UK’s largest supplier of Regen GGBS, a readily available and reliable option to reduce the embodied carbon in concrete through the replacement of CEM I. In addition, the company has created its EcoCrete range of lower carbon concretes, which contain Regen GGBS to reduce the CO2 emissions associated with standard CEM I concrete by at least 30 per cent. You can find out more about Low Carbon products by speaking to your local Keyline branch. https://lnkd.in/dswCE3e

Exploring the Potential of Polymerized Sulfur Concrete in Modern Construction - In the dynamic landscape of construction and energy materials, polymerized sulfur concrete (PSC) is proving to be a remarkable discovery. Beyond its groundbreaking role in hydrogen storage, PSC is emerging as a crucial material for building flood-resistant structures, influencing the insurance industry. Known for its extraordinary properties, PSC is revolutionizing energy storage, providing robust solutions in construction, addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, and offering new avenues for sustainable development, including integrating green concrete technologies. Understanding Polymerized Sulfur Concrete Composition and Creation Polymerized sulfur concrete (PSC) is an innovative construction material that combines sulfur with aggregates such as dune sands and other additives. Unlike traditional concrete, which relies on Portland cement as a binding agent, PSC utilizes polymerized sulfur to achieve its unique properties. The composition of PSC includes polymerized sulfur, which constitutes about 32.5% of the mixture, 32.5% dune sands, 17.5% limestone filler, and 17.5% ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS). Click the link below to read the full story... https://lnkd.in/d-knapzC

What is #slagcement's role in reducing carbon emissions? How does slag cement enhance the longevity of concrete structures? Learn this and more in #SCA Info Sheet: Slag Cement's Role in Sustainable Construction! Learn More: https://ow.ly/fSbp50TOR0W

A new set of international definitions for low-carbon cement and concrete, which will help to expedite the decarbonisation of the construction sector, have been unveiled by the GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). "We now call on policymakers, governments and the private sector to procure green cement and concrete and provide the key signals to our sector to accelerate decarbonisation," commented Thomas Guillot, chief executive of the GCCA. #concrete #cement #decarbonisation #construction Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWpYEmtV

To fill the current gap in low-carbon cement and concrete guidance, PCA and professionals across the cement-concrete-construction value chain have developed a new resource, Lower Carbon Concrete: Voluntary Guidelines for Developing a Protocol. For daily news and analysis subscribe to the https://lnkd.in/gQreQ8BR newsletter. #Asphalt #Construction #Paving

Our first talk of the day is Decarbonising Cement and Concrete, 11.30 at the Materials Stage. This seminar will provide an update on the latest sector activity to decarbonise cement and concrete; guidance on what clients and designers can do now to reduce carbon in their projects; and an overview of resources to help designers specify lower carbon concretes based on changes in the concrete standard, BS 8500.

To fill the current gap in low-carbon cement and concrete guidance, PCA and professionals across the cement-concrete-construction value chain have developed a new resource, Lower Carbon Concrete: Voluntary Guidelines for Developing a Protocol. For daily news and analysis subscribe to the https://lnkd.in/gZ3R4-wC newsletter. #Concrete #Construction #Materials

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