Resource Library For End Users

Buildings Sequester Carbon: Repositioning the Building Industry

The American Institute of Architects' 94th President, Carl Elefante, discusses why decarbonization—especially embodied carbon reduction—will become a key differentiator for concrete producers and shape the future of the buildings and construction industry.

The Case for Performance-Based Concrete Specs

Dr. Michael Thomas, a world-renowned expert on concrete durability, dispels the decades-old concrete myths that still influence construction today, and makes the case for structural engineers to utilize performance-based concrete specs.

CarbonCure’s Impact on the GWP of Concrete

Concrete made with CarbonCure reduces the carbon impact (GWP) of concrete by 4-6% and may be used in addition to other carbon-reducing strategies.

CarbonCure Green Concrete Policy Primer

Learn about the city and state governments in the United States who are leading the way with low-carbon concrete policies that reduce embodied carbon in construction and the built environment.

Introduction to CarbonCure for Designers

A handout with the key information designers need to know about CarbonCure.

Introduction to CarbonCure for Contractors

A handout with the key facts contractors need to know about how CarbonCure works.

CarbonCure Ready Mix Specification Insert

Recommended specification language for incorporating concrete that has undergone in-situ carbon dioxide (CO₂) mineralization using the CarbonCure Technology into ready mix concrete specifications and/or procurement policies.

Specification Considerations for Engineers

Engineers play a vital role in reducing embodied CO₂ by adopting concrete specification best practices, which are contained in this brochure.

CarbonCure FAQ for Designers

An in-depth resource covering all of the information designers need to know about designing buildings with CO₂ mineralized concrete.

CarbonCure FAQ for Contractors

An in-depth resource covering all of the information contractors need to know about building with CO₂ mineralized concrete.

CarbonCure FAQ for Engineers

An in-depth resource covering all of the information structural engineers need to know about building with CO₂ mineralized concrete.

CarbonCure’s Contribution to LEED Credits

The breakdown on how CarbonCure contributes to the ability to earn points toward the LEED v4.1 Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction and Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations credits.