Our Story
NEU was established by the American Concrete Institute to lead the global concrete industry in advancing low-carbon and sustainable concrete technologies, empowering all stakeholders to create a resilient built environment.
Our world’s climate crisis has moved the cement and concrete industry to consider technologies that can successfully reduce CO2 emissions. The best path to take can be hard to discern with an over-abundance of information available from a multitude of sources. It’s not easy for companies to decipher the best technologies and materials to use, and sometimes, good information can get lost in the shuffle.
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This is where we come in.
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NEU was established in 2022 by the American Concrete Institute to address advancing the reduction of carbon in the built environment. The Center, based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, leverages ACI’s role as a world-leading authority and resource for the development, dissemination, and adoption of consensus-based standards for concrete design, construction, and materials. NEU's membership is open to government agencies, industries, technical societies, standard bodies, manufacturers, contractors, and professionals.
Mission
NEU leads the global concrete industry in advancing low-carbon and sustainable concrete technologies, empowering all stakeholders to create a resilient built environment.
Vision
A future where concrete construction is carbon-neutral, resilient, and sustainable, ensuring long-term durability and adaptability for current and future generations.
NEU's Core Values
COLLABORATIVE
Unite global stakeholders to achieve shared climate and resiliency goals.
ADAPTABILITY
Embrace innovation that enhances sustainability and resiliency.
URGENCY
Act proactively while considering long-term environmental and societal impacts.
INTEGRITY
Maintain accuracy, science-based decisions, and ethical practices.
TRANSPARENCY
Share data and methodologies openly to build trust.
NEU's Stakeholders
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Concrete raw material suppliers
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Ready-mixed concrete producers
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Concrete product manufacturers
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Construction companies and developers
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Architects/consulting engineers
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Owners (public/government; private)
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Universities, nonprofits, and associations
How Do We Create Value for the Industry?
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Commitment to education on sustainable and resilient practices and climate adaptive strategies.
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Global partnerships to advance carbon-neutral and resilient built environment.
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Validation and verification for technologies and environmental claims.
Our Goals to Achieve Our Mission in the Concrete Industry
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Establish NEU as a leading authority on sustainable, resilient and carbon-reduction technologies, setting the standard for industry knowledge and innovation.
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Forge and leverage strategic partnerships and alliances across the construction value chain to drive the widespread adoption of sustainable, resilient and carbon-reduction technologies.
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Position NEU as a premier educational resource, empowering industry professionals with insights and expertise on sustainable, resilient and carbon-reduction technologies.
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Validate/verify claims, helping the industry meet sustainability and resiliency goals.
