Concrete is fundamental to building a better worldJune 14, 2023PNBRC0 Likes News, Opinion, People“Cement and concrete are vital for the modern world, and there is no time to lose in reaching net zero.” CONTINUE READING
Canada releases first national-level disaster risk assessmentMay 30, 2023Frank Came0 Likes Building Resilience, News, PolicyIn recent years, Canadians have seen extreme weather events, like floods and wildland fires, destroy homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. CONTINUE READING
Whole Life Cycle Carbon Uptake ToolApril 3, 2023PNBRC1 Likes Building Resilience, NewsCarbonation is a natural process of carbon uptake in concrete estimated to offset up to 43% of calcination emissions during cement production. CONTINUE READING
Leveraging carbon uptake to lower concrete’s carbon footprintApril 1, 2023PNBRC1 Likes NewsBy "inhaling" carbon dioxide, concrete can act as a carbon sink through the process of carbon uptake. CONTINUE READING
MANAGING CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE COSTS FOR MASS TIMBER BUILDINGSMarch 14, 2023Frank Came0 Likes Building Resilience, News, ResearchWhy are insurance costs for mass timber buildings higher than for other building types? CONTINUE READING