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3/27/2024
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Concrete industry professionals had multiple choices to advance their knowledge on sustainable concrete solutions during Concrete Sustainability Day at the ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA, March 26, 2024. Concrete Sustainability Day included a set of sessions devoted to low carbon concrete, sustainability, and resiliency. The Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) is sponsored the day with a special guest lunch speaker from the National Renewal Energy Laboratory (NREL). Attendees learned why the building sector needs sustainable concrete solutions, why codes and standards on low carbon concrete are needed, and how low carbon concrete is defined. The first half of the day focused on “Concrete Performance Improvement as a Means of Reducing the Life Cycle Carbon Footprint of the Built Environment,” with discussions on how the versatility of concrete can help mitigate the carbon footprint of structures and educating stakeholders about the solutions to minimize the environmental impacts of concrete. Speakers also provided their insight and experience about the challenges and opportunities for using available codes and guidelines to achieve a better performance with regards to sustainability issues. Lunch featured a presentation from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that discussed accelerating innovation and integration of industrial decarbonization technology solutions for achieving industry-wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets. Attendees also learned how increased utilization of low-embodied carbon materials and the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques in construction practices can help in decarbonization. Afternoon sessions followed the theme of “Building a Sustainable and Resilient Concrete Future: What's Next,” and provided an overview of the current ACI initiatives around low-carbon concrete and sustainable concrete, followed by a look forward into resilient concrete. The session wrapped up with a panel discussion on what’s next for the concrete industry and ACI’s role moving forward. Learn more about Concrete Sustainability Day and other sessions at the ACI Convention at concrete.org.
Concrete industry professionals had multiple choices to advance their knowledge on sustainable concrete solutions during Concrete Sustainability Day at the ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA, March 26, 2024.
Concrete Sustainability Day included a set of sessions devoted to low carbon concrete, sustainability, and resiliency. The Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) is sponsored the day with a special guest lunch speaker from the National Renewal Energy Laboratory (NREL). Attendees learned why the building sector needs sustainable concrete solutions, why codes and standards on low carbon concrete are needed, and how low carbon concrete is defined.
The first half of the day focused on “Concrete Performance Improvement as a Means of Reducing the Life Cycle Carbon Footprint of the Built Environment,” with discussions on how the versatility of concrete can help mitigate the carbon footprint of structures and educating stakeholders about the solutions to minimize the environmental impacts of concrete. Speakers also provided their insight and experience about the challenges and opportunities for using available codes and guidelines to achieve a better performance with regards to sustainability issues.
Lunch featured a presentation from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that discussed accelerating innovation and integration of industrial decarbonization technology solutions for achieving industry-wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets. Attendees also learned how increased utilization of low-embodied carbon materials and the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques in construction practices can help in decarbonization.
Afternoon sessions followed the theme of “Building a Sustainable and Resilient Concrete Future: What's Next,” and provided an overview of the current ACI initiatives around low-carbon concrete and sustainable concrete, followed by a look forward into resilient concrete. The session wrapped up with a panel discussion on what’s next for the concrete industry and ACI’s role moving forward.
Learn more about Concrete Sustainability Day and other sessions at the ACI Convention at concrete.org.
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