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NEU Technical Director Joins Panel at ASPIRE
Sureka Sumanasooriya, NEU’s Technical Director, is speaking at the AIA Aspire Experience 2026, September 13-15, 2026. In the panel Concrete 2000–2050: Technological Innovations Transforming Architecture, Sumanasooriya will explore how to achieve high-performance, low-carbon concrete materials. Aspire is a regional design conference created by the AIA state chapters of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Panel Description Concrete is undergoing a structural transform
No Capture, No Clinker, Just Binder
Join Thomas Atkinson, Head of International Affairs, Hoffmann Green Cement, for the next NEU webinar on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Hoffmann Green Cement produces innovative, clinker-free, low-carbon cement that serves as a replacement for traditional portland cement. Instead of burning limestone at extreme temperatures, Hoffmann Green manufactures its cement by mixing a patented chemical activator matrix with industrial by-products. By eliminating
Join NEU's Session at the 2026 Fall ACI Concrete Convention - Atlanta
NEU is offering a session on Metrics & Economics of Resilient Buildings for Reducing the Effects of Disasters: The Role of Concrete on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST during the 2026 Fall ACI Concrete Convention in Atlanta. Session description Resilient building is currently evolving from a niche safety focus to a standard, high-performance integration of survivability and sustainability. With non-climate and climate-related disasters costing billions annual
Baker Construction Renews Membership
NEU welcomes Baker Construction back as an Affiliate Member! Baker Construction is known for integrated construction solutions for complex projects where execution matters most. Baker Construction is the nation’s leading commercial concrete construction contractor. By honoring its legacy and living The Baker Way, Baker Construction strives to build a better future for everyone who comes into contact with the company. The Baker Way ensures that goals, decisions, and actions fo
NEU Releases Second Low-Carbon Concrete Certificate Program
The program provides comprehensive guidance on reducing the carbon footprint of concrete through strategic material selection A new certificate program, Low-Carbon Concrete: Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations, is now available from NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete and ACI University. This program is a complement to NEU’s first certificate, Low-Carbon Concrete: Qualification, Design, and Compliance, and provides comprehensive guidance on reduc
NEU Announces Quincy Materials Corporation Joins as Growth Member
NEU is happy to welcome Quincy Materials Corporation to our membership! Quincy Materials Corporation is an advanced materials processing company recovering mission-critical metals and materials from legacy mining and industrial operations to support U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure. Quincy Materials is joining NEU as a Growth Member, a new membership category reserved for new, up-and-coming materials and technology companies. NEU looks forward to working with Quincy Mate
MST Rebar Obtains NEU’s Environmental Claim Verification
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete announces that MST Rebar Inc. has achieved NEU's third-party verification for their product MST-BAR® GFRP (glass fiber-reinforced polymer) Rebar. MST Rebar Inc. is committed to making greener, environmentally friendly products for the concrete industry. NEU’s verification process involves assessing an environmental information claim based on historical data and information to determine whether the statement is mater
ACI Foundation and NEU to Co-Host Summit at Upcoming ACI Concrete Convention
The ACI Foundation and NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete announce their first co-hosted Summit immediately before the ACI Convention in Atlanta, GA. The Summit titled "Increasing the Pace of Change: Working Together for Better Concrete Across the Value Chain" is on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This Summit will bring together researchers, industry professionals, and experts from academia and government agencies to report on th
Are you part of the Concrete roadmap journey or a speed bump?
Communication is a key link in the chain when it comes to measuring the 5 C’s - Construction, Carbonation, Concrete, Cement, and Clinker. Join Shawn Kalyn, B.eng LEED AP bd+c, Sustainability and Technical Marketing – North America, Votorantim Cimentos, to discuss the American Cement Association (ACA) and the Cement Association of Canada (CAC), concrete roadmap 2030 and 2050 goals and implementation. Integrating new innovations in cement and concrete production involves using
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