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The image shows 2 modern concrete buildings at an angle from the ground up. They are adorned with innumerous plants and greenery. The blue sky is visible between them. On Earth Day, this image represents the progress done so far towards a greener and more sustainable future in the concrete industry. But the challenges continue. There is much to be done to decarbonize the concrete industry as a whole.

Sustainability and Decarbonization

Thankfully, the emphasis is now on clean energy, decarbonization and practicing methods that have a positive impact.

This is the feature image of the blog post Top 3 Reasons to use Air-Entraining Agents in Concrete. The image is a picture of the side of a building, showing its intended architectural feature of exposed concrete. The center of the image shows concrete stairs giving ample acess to the several floors of the building.

Top 3 Reasons to use Air-Entraining Agents in Concrete

Air entraining agents are used by themselves or teamed-up with other concrete additives to enhance concrete properties. Far from being […]

Hexagon shape has 6 triangles with products from the Carbofen Line. 4 triangles has powdered products, 1 has a flaked product and the last is a liquid product. All the products from the Carbofen line substitute the vinsol resins.

Carbofen is a Vinsol Resin Substitute

Given the increasing demand for natural resins in the global market as companies focus more on their green footprint and […]

The image shows a bridge over a body of water. The structure is made of concrete and extends into the horizon. The main view of the bridge is its underside, displaying the concrete support pilars and the underside of the road above.

What is the Freeze-Thaw Cycle in Concrete?

Winter, especially farther away from the equator, equals white landscapes and that time of the year to cozy up to a fireplace. To us humans, winter is just another season, but to concrete structures, it’s when those buildings, roads, bridges, etc.…