New Study reveals significant flaws in assertions that wood-based building products reduce global warming
The study underlines the importance of the assumptions and starting points for substitution effects in consequential Life Cycle Assessments.
Cambridge engineers invent world’s first zero emissions cement
Three Cambridge engineers have filed a patent for the world’s first emissions-free route to recycle Portland cement.
Carbon-Neutrality by 2050 – Can it be done?
Cement and concrete are the foundations upon which our modern society and our economic wellbeing are based. The question is…
Building with Wood – the often-untold story
The climate-related benefits of high-rise buildings constructed from wood often ignore serious risk factors associated with such structures.
The Resilient AMERICA Act, and Why It Is So Important.
A short Act, but one that will have a significant impact across America
General Services Administration Issues Specs for New Low Carbon Building
The General Services Administration has issued new standards for reducing the carbon footprint of the buildings and infrastructure projects.
Climate change is a threat we cannot ignore. It’s also an opportunity to secure our future
IPCC issues a sobering assessment of how vulnerable we are to the hazards we will face over the next two…
NRMCA Members Decrease Carbon Footprint by 21% in Seven Years
Innovative products such as portland-limestone cement can reduce the carbon footprint of concrete while maintaining high performance.
The fastest population growth in the West’s wildland-urban interface is in areas most vulnerable to wildfires
Development in areas bordering wildlands face some of the highest risks for wildfires.
Adam Auer to become the new President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada
Adam has worked tirelessly to promote concrete’s contribution to sustainability.