New lower-carbon concrete mixtures can help us effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, as with all new technologies, adoption of novel concrete technologies involves technical risks that must be carefully managed.
Written in the context of standards adopted in the United States and drawing on recent project case studies, this framework provides an accessible methodology for designers, contractors, and owners to evaluate the use of these technologies, assess the level of their associated risk, and implement strategies to mitigate those risks throughout the design and construction process.
As novel concrete technologies rapidly enter the market in order to accelerate decarbonization of one of the world’s most carbon-intensive materials, clear technical guidance on adoption is essential. This framework supports the technical de-risking of novel technologies by focusing on performance-based evaluation and is intended to be used alongside robust scrutiny of decarbonization claims made by emerging products.
The report serves as a practical technical guide to support market transformation, helping project teams confidently incorporate novel concrete technologies as they reshape the design and construction of the built environment.
