Canada releases first national-level disaster risk assessment

3 years ago

In recent years, Canadians have seen extreme weather events, like floods and wildland fires, destroy homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.

Whole Life Cycle Carbon Uptake Tool

3 years ago

Carbonation is a natural process of carbon uptake in concrete estimated to offset up to 43% of calcination emissions during cement production.

Leveraging carbon uptake to lower concrete’s carbon footprint

3 years ago

By "inhaling" carbon dioxide, concrete can act as a carbon sink through the process of carbon uptake.

Carbon-neutral pavements are possible by 2050, but rapid policy and industry action are needed

3 years ago

Analyses show stakeholders of all levels must get involved in decarbonizing pavements to reach climate goals.

INSURING MASS TIMBER BUILDINGS

3 years ago

Insurance costs for mass timber buildings are higher than for other building types. Why?

Hurricane-resistant construction may be undervalued by billions of dollars annually

3 years ago

Hurricane-related loss models may undervalue stronger construction by over 80 percent.

Canada Releases First Step Towards Net-Zero Concrete

4 years ago

Canada’s cement industry has been steadfast in its commitment to tackle climate change and reach net-zero by 2050. 

Futureproofing our Infrastructure

4 years ago

Having in place measures to minimize damages from natural disasters is the essence of resiliency planning.

Concrete Innovations Environmental Impacts of Building Materials

4 years ago

Concrete - the foundation of civilization is leading us to a sustainable future

Decarbonizing Concrete – The Policy Levers

4 years ago

There is no silver bullet when getting to carbon-neutral concrete.