Articles, Guides & Reports
NEU has identified materials that are a good starting place to learn about sustainability and decarbonization. NEU also periodically publishes articles in industry trade journals.
NEU Highlights
NEU Introduces The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials
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NEU's new guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete with emphasis on the material and mixture decisions that designers, engineers, contractors, and policymakers make at the project level.
Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Available to Reduce CO2 Emissions of Concrete
Many solutions exist to produce low-carbon concrete. One such solution is the increased use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and alternative cements.
Guide
Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Available to Reduce CO2 Emissions of Concrete Used in Your Project
Concrete plays a critical role in civilized society and is used extensively in our buildings, highways, bridges, and other infrastructure. This is because it is a versatile material that offers a safe, durable, and resilient solution at an efficient cost and it cannot be easily replaced with another building material.
Guide
SCGA: The Sustainable Concrete Guide - Applications
Andrea J. Schokker, Editor
In compiling this book, the Editorial Review Panel worked with associations, institutes, and organizations that represent concrete materials, products, and construction to qualify and quantify concrete applications in regards to sustainable development.
Guide
SCG1: La Guía de Concreto Sostenible - Estrategias y Ejemplos (ES)
Andrea J. Schokker, Editor
All materials have sustainable benefits and shortcomings, and concrete is no exception. This book is intended to provide the design and construction team with objective information on concrete’s characteristics—including its pros and cons related to sustainability—that the design/construction team can consider and use to meet the needs and requirements of building owners.
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