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CONCRETE. It just makes cents. Providing answers about concrete solutions.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Absolutely

[Concrete Ontario @ConcreteOntario]

Earlier this week we asked a question.
Thanks to all who commented!

Our answer ~ CURING CURING CURING!

Concrete flatwork must be kept moist (and in some cases at a favorable temperature)

CURING is the best way to ensure a great durability ROI on concrete flatwork investment!

[PACA @PaAggConAssn]

Thank you for a wonderful two days ⁦@CBEC_Cat⁩! #CrushedStone #concrete #cement #sand #gravel #BuildingAndConnectingCommunities

[PACA @PaAggConAssn]

Good morning from State College. The spring Technical Communities - aggregates, concrete and cement - meeting in person and online.

[PACA @PaAggConAssn]

Now the fun starts with the hands-on experience ⁦@VolvoCE_NA⁩!

[PACA @PaAggConAssn]

Dr. Ray Gallant ⁦@VolvoCE_NA⁩ speaks to PACA members on the 3 pillars of Sustainability - Planet + People + Profit.

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

In many ways, whole-life carbon (embodied plus operational carbon) is a better measure of the environmental impact of a construction project. Learn why at: https://t.co/IcO3RrldJX

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

Recent California mandates require that its cement industry reaches net zero status by 2045. Learn more about the transition to alternate fuels at: https://t.co/UQzQSbe29A

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

What is whole-life carbon, and what can the concrete industry do to reduce it? Learn more at: https://t.co/IcO3RrldJX

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

ConcreteZero is a global initiative seeking net-zero carbon by 2050. Learn more about this effort and others at: https://t.co/Bn4aPc9Zk6

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

California’s cement plants continue to transition from coal and petroleum coke to alternative fuels. Learn more at: https://t.co/UQzQSbe29A

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

Are timely net zero initiatives achievable in the cement and concrete industries? Explore this and related questions at: https://t.co/Bn4aPc9Zk6

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

Small quantities of graphene oxide (GO) address common limitations of metakaolin concrete. Learn more at: https://t.co/FlMP08owPB

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

To reduce emissions, researchers are exploring the use of metakaolin and graphene in concrete mixes. Learn more at: https://t.co/FlMP08owPB

[Concrete Ontario @ConcreteOntario]

Concrete road requires less build energy than asphalt given notably less granular material in the subbase.

Its lighter, highly-reflective surface reduces night-lighting needs while improving visibility.

It also absorbs less heat keep communities cooler and lowering smog.

[PACA @PaAggConAssn]

Are you interested in taking a certification exam in 2024? Check out our website to see what opportunities for certification are available: https://t.co/qDFWh9WymN #BuildingMomentum #BuildingandConnectingCommunities #Education #Certifications

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

Heating cement kilns using electrically powered plasma torches is a novel way to eliminate fossil fuel use. Learn more about the progress being made at: https://t.co/NAa73pGZJI

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

Researchers are looking for ways to further reduce the use of emissions-intensive clinker in cement production. Examples include higher limestone concentrations and the use of basalt instead of limestone. Learn more at: https://t.co/rIzGoGXEyb

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

Plasma torches powered by electricity could reduce the use of fossil fuels in cement plants. Learn more about this novel approach at: https://t.co/NAa73pGZJI

[SpecifyConcrete @ConcreteForPA]

Portland limestone cement with up to 15% limestone is garnering wide acceptance in the concrete industry. Learn more at: https://t.co/rIzGoGXEyb