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Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association represents industry producers and associate members

[American Cement Association @American_Cement]

Cement is responsible for concrete, which is the foundation of our local and global communities and one of the most sustainable materials used today. Learn more about creating cement with sustainability in mind here: https://t.co/gEtv7V4DAd

[CRH Americas @CRH_Americas]

We love aggregates and today we’re celebrating #OldRockDay. At CRH, we turn big rocks into small rocks, and from those small rocks, we build big things – homes and highways, schools and skyscrapers, bridges and runways, cities and communities. #proud2bCRH #rocks #construction

[Utah Ready Mixed Concrete Association @urmca]

“What do diamonds, sunglasses, high-end lululemon sportswear and concrete have to do with climate change? They can all be made using carbon dioxide (CO2), locking up the planet warming gas.”
#paveahead #buildwithstrength
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[American Cement Association @American_Cement]

To realize carbon neutrality by 2050, the cement and concrete industry is pushing towards environmentally responsible ways of producing cement. Find out how it is done here: https://t.co/Zgn3up6e5E

[Shaped By Concrete @By_Concrete]

Cement producers are constantly pursuing innovative, #energyefficient ways of producing the most durable building materials.

Learn more about how cement, the main ingredient of #concrete, is made:

[Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition @PNBRCoalition]

Do read this article on carbonation - how concrete absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere https://t.co/FtRyl9Dafk

[Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition @PNBRCoalition]

Building the Resilient Infrastructure Needed for the Future https://t.co/sSi8ELqxxG

[Gregg Lewis @GreggLewisAIA]

CONCRETE BUILDINGS, PAVEMENTS AND STRUCTURES FUNCTION AS STOREHOUSES OF ATMOSPHERIC CARBON https://t.co/1MmFZ1LfUn via @YahooFinance

[OCAPA.net @OregonConcrete]

US lawmakers take a concrete step to battle emissions https://t.co/mFfeULaJhK

[Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition @PNBRCoalition]

A third of municipal solid waste is generated by Construction, Renovation & Demolition activities. See what Vancouver is doing to minimize wood waste
#construction #demolition #waste https://t.co/fYgwJ5Wmkg

[Build With Strength @BuildStrength]

Perks of building a home out of concrete? Lower insurance premiums, lack of termites and lower maintenance jut to name a few. #BuildWithStrength
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[OCAPA.net @OregonConcrete]

Another innovation for highway repairs using concrete.

[Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition @PNBRCoalition]

The cement sector is thus facing a significant expansion at a time when its emissions need to fall fast. From a technical perspective, there are a number of solutions for reducing the emissions associated with cement production; al…https://t.co/D7zknFQy91 https://t.co/SqH1uXlHRJ

[WisRMCA @WisRMCA]

Here is an inside look at the recently updated “The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction”—the industry’s go-to reference book—by the people who helped write... https://t.co/54dF5od2s8

[Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition @PNBRCoalition]

Determining the right location and building size is followed by choosing what type of building construction is best suited for your needs. Advantages of precast concrete are higher quality control and quick turn-around time for ins…https://t.co/ZKSxHSJCpl https://t.co/BHfNaXPK2L

[NCCER @NCCER]

Adapting training to the tech-savvy youth of today is an important key in recruiting the next generation of craft professionals. One tool that is becoming widely utilized in the construction industry is the use of simulators. https://t.co/3DRjlwcDFu

[Build With Strength @BuildStrength]

For Build with Strength, safety isn’t just a word, it’s a promise. A promise to deliver top notch technical guides, resources, and education on the safety benefits of using ready mixed concrete. #BuildingSafetyMonth https://t.co/NfsSECcMWl

[AISI @aisisteel]

Construction Industry Groups (@aisisteel, @ACPApumpers, @aisc, @CalcimaRocks, @CRSI_tweets, @ConcreteMasonry, @nrmca, @OregonConcrete, @PCA_Daily, @CFSteelIndustry, @philipkbell) Urge @WhiteHouse to Review Inequitable Federal Funding - https://t.co/Dmyh9rqL1d

[OCAPA.net @OregonConcrete]

Emission Omissions report link available here.

[Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition @PNBRCoalition]

Re: supposed climate-related benefits of mass timber, when realistic forest regeneration rates, soil carbon loss & new-growth are accounted for, cradle-to-grave emissions for wood buildings are 6 percent greater than concrete buildings. See more. https://t.co/H4qn3mjqAy

[Pacific Northwest Building Resilience Coalition @PNBRCoalition]

Tool for tracking GHGs in buildings has “built in” errors: study https://t.co/k9EYxfDlmr