Sustainability and Concrete Masonry: Addressing Carbon
We hope you will make plans to attend on July 28, 2022, Concrete University Webinar on Sustainability and Concrete Masonry. Sustainability continues to be a primary driver for material decisions in buildings, for good reason. Residential and commercial buildings account for a significant percentage of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the US, and manufacturers are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact. In particular, accounting for carbon emissions is being more important relative to sustainability goals, and there is heightened focus on reducing the amount of embodied carbon in the built environment. This presentation will review ways concrete block producers are reducing carbon in their processes, recent research into how concrete masonry can sequester carbon from the environment and innovative ways that concrete masonry can help achieve sustainability goals, including those related to building occupant well-being and comfort.
Instructor:
Nick Lang, P.E. National Concrete Masonry Association
(1 hr. LU/HSW)
Learning Objective 1
Understand accounting for carbon in concrete masonry, including life cycle approaches.
Learning Objective 2
Learn about innovative sustainability solutions for concrete masonry.
Learning Objective 3
Review and understand recent research into carbon sequestration for concrete masonry products.
Learning Objective 4
Understand contributions of concrete masonry to interior environmental quality and occupant comfort
*All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance following the program
