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Utilizing ACI Code 323 – Low-Carbon Concrete: Real World Implementation and Examples
ACI Code 323 was introduced in November of 2024 and is ready for adoption by authorities having jurisdiction in green building standards, as well as for incorporation into project specific specifications. In this presentation, Nathan Forrest PE, Technical Director at California Nevada Cement Association will briefly review the ACI 323 Code requirements and then walk through specific examples of how the code can be utilized on projects of varying size and scope. Join us on: Fe
Jan 21


UC Davis' Free Virtual Listening Sessions to Gather Industry Insights
Research funded by the ACI Foundation will utilize insights gathered from stakeholder dialogues. The University of California, Davis is hosting a series of three free virtual listening sessions aimed at identifying the barriers to implementing innovative concrete materials across the infrastructure value chain. The virtual sessions, scheduled for February 2026, will provide a forum for open dialogue among industry stakeholders to inform an action-oriented roadmap for the futu
Jan 21


NEU Appoints Kerry Sutton as Executive Director to NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the appointment of Kerry Sutton, PE, LEED AP, as its new Executive Director. In this role, Ms. Sutton will lead NEU’s mission to foster global collaboration, accelerating the adoption and use of reduced-carbon concrete technologies. Ms. Sutton brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the concrete sector, with a strong background in design, construction, and materials. Her appointment signals
Nov 19, 2025


On-Demand: Brevik, the world’s first industrial-scale CCS project, is a reality!
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a mission critical technology in the roadmap to decarbonize the cement and concrete industries. In June 2025, Heidelberg Materials launched the first industrial scale CCS project at the cement manufacturing facility in Brevik, Norway. This breakthrough technology is up and running now allowing Heidelberg Materials to offer evoZero Carbon Captured Brevik, a high-quality carbon captured cement enabling net-zero concrete. Once the CCS system a
Aug 6, 2025


On-Demand Webinar: Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement as a low embodied carbon binder for sustainable concretes
View webinar CTS Cement is the leading manufacturer of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement in North America. Nick de Ocampo, Director of Sustainability at CTS Cement, will discuss the company’s history, development, and implementation of CSA cement throughout the years. The webinar will highlight the performance characteristics that make CSA cements an excellent choice for high-performance, long-lasting concrete solutions. Because of the increased performance, CSA cements en
Jul 17, 2025


New industry report predicts U.S. will need 1 million tons of cement for AI infrastructure by 2028
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2025) A report released today by the American Cement Association’s (ACA) market intelligence team predicts the...
Jun 19, 2025


Association representing the U.S. cement manufacturing industry takes a new name
“Portland Cement Association” is changing to “American Cement Association” Portland Cement Association, the national association...
May 9, 2025


Heidelberg Materials completes acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its...
Apr 3, 2025


On-Demand Webinar: Introduction to the NEU Environmental Claim Validation/Verification Program
View webinar NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete recently launched its Validation/Verification Program to assess...
Mar 28, 2025


NEU's Survey of Companies Producing Low-Carbon Concrete Materials and Technologies
NEU is conducting a two-part Survey of Companies Producing Low-Carbon Concrete Materials and Technologies. Currently, we are collecting...
Feb 4, 2025


NEU Leads with global collaboration in reducing carbon concrete: NEU announces third-party Validation/Verification Program
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete (NEU)—with a vision to guide the global concrete industry in advancing...
Jan 23, 2025


On-Demand Webinar: Eco-Efficient Floors and Foundations
Primekss presents a new on-demand webinar on "Eco-Efficient Floors and Foundations: Why the World Needs Concrete Technology That Ensures...
Sep 5, 2024


Reducing Carbon in Concrete Learning Opportunities at Fall ACI Convention
Each ACI Convention brings innovative sessions from NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete on tackling the...
Sep 4, 2024


Heidelberg Materials Finalizes Award Contract with U.S. DOE for Mitchell Cement Plant Decarbonization Project
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce it has finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)...
Aug 15, 2024


Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association Joins NEU
NEU is delighted to welcome Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) as an Affiliate Member. The CMHA represents a unification of...
Jul 17, 2024


PCA-led Project to Receive $2.4 Million from EPA to Upgrade Environmental Data Provided by Cement and Concrete Industry Program
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents America’s cement...
Jul 16, 2024


Video: An Overview of NEU
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete is uniquely positioned to provide access to technologies and the knowledge...
Oct 26, 2022
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