2013 International Concrete Sustainability Conference
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| Researchers, academics, students, engineers, architects, contractors, concrete producers, public works officials, material suppliers, concrete industry professionals and others are invited to participate. More than 60 world-renowned speakers will present the latest developments related to designing, specifying, manufacturing, testing, constructing, maintaining and researching concrete as they relate to sustainability. Topics include: • Life Cycle Assessment - Assessing carbon footprint, embodied energy and other environmental impacts for buildings, infrastructure, and cement and concrete manufacturing. • Low Impact Development - Pervious pavements and erosion control structures. Urban heat island reduction, light colored pavements, green roofs and cool communities. • Green Concrete - Recycled and alternative materials, including aggregates, water, cementitious materials and fuels. Beneficial use of byproducts for cement and concrete production. • New Concrete Technology - Durability, extended service life models and validation, performance-based specifications to foster sustainability. Innovative concrete production methods. • Sustainability Initiatives - Green building codes and standards adopted by building owners, designers, contractors and product manufacturers. Economic incentives and legislation. • Functional Resilience - High-performance concrete applications in buildings and infrastructure, fortified building codes and community initiatives focusing on disaster resistance and adaptive reuse. | |||
| Event: | 2013 International Concrete Sustainability Conference | ||
| Start: | 5/6/2013 | Contact: | National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) |
| Ends: | 5/8/2013 | Phone: | |
| Location: | Hotel Sofitel San Francisco Bay | Fax: | |
| Redwood City, CA | Link: | http://www.ConcreteSustainabilityConference.org | |
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