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Earlier this week we asked a question. Thanks to all who commented! Our answer ~ CURING CURING CURING! Concrete flatwork must be kept moist (and in some cases at a favorable temperature) CURING is the best way to ensure a great durability ROI on concrete flatwork investment!

Thank you for a wonderful two days ⁦@CBEC_Cat⁩! #CrushedStone #concrete #cement #sand #gravel #BuildingAndConnectingCommunities

Good morning from State College. The spring Technical Communities - aggregates, concrete and cement - meeting in person and online.

Now the fun starts with the hands-on experience ⁦@VolvoCE_NA⁩!

Dr. Ray Gallant ⁦@VolvoCE_NA⁩ speaks to PACA members on the 3 pillars of Sustainability - Planet + People + Profit.

In many ways, whole-life carbon (embodied plus operational carbon) is a better measure of the environmental impact of a construction project. Learn why at: buff.ly/3SIPjmY

Recent California mandates require that its cement industry reaches net zero status by 2045. Learn more about the transition to alternate fuels at: buff.ly/3OynH1t

What is whole-life carbon, and what can the concrete industry do to reduce it? Learn more at: buff.ly/3SIPjmY

ConcreteZero is a global initiative seeking net-zero carbon by 2050. Learn more about this effort and others at: buff.ly/49dQQag

California’s cement plants continue to transition from coal and petroleum coke to alternative fuels. Learn more at: buff.ly/3OynH1t

Are timely net zero initiatives achievable in the cement and concrete industries? Explore this and related questions at: buff.ly/49dQQag

Small quantities of graphene oxide (GO) address common limitations of metakaolin concrete. Learn more at: buff.ly/3SBOcFK

To reduce emissions, researchers are exploring the use of metakaolin and graphene in concrete mixes. Learn more at: buff.ly/3SBOcFK

Concrete road requires less build energy than asphalt given notably less granular material in the subbase. Its lighter, highly-reflective surface reduces night-lighting needs while improving visibility. It also absorbs less heat keep communities cooler and lowering smog.

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Heating cement kilns using electrically powered plasma torches is a novel way to eliminate fossil fuel use. Learn more about the progress being made at: buff.ly/47EPepF

Researchers are looking for ways to further reduce the use of emissions-intensive clinker in cement production. Examples include higher limestone concentrations and the use of basalt instead of limestone. Learn more at: buff.ly/3R30wgf

Plasma torches powered by electricity could reduce the use of fossil fuels in cement plants. Learn more about this novel approach at: buff.ly/47EPepF

Portland limestone cement with up to 15% limestone is garnering wide acceptance in the concrete industry. Learn more at: buff.ly/3R30wgf