May 15, 2024 - 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Toftrees Golf Resort, State College, PA
Help Accelerate the Use of Low-Carbon Concrete
Join us for a one-day symposium on resilient building design, where architects, engineers, and contractors will explore the integration of Zero Energy and Resilient Construction methods for sustainable communities. In an era marked by climate challenges, this event focuses on innovative approaches that fortify structures against disaster while promoting energy independence. Discover how resilient construction, combined with energy-efficient design and robust materials aligns with sustainability principles, offering a balanced solution for durability, energy efficiency, and disaster resilience. Come collaborate to envision a future where buildings actively contribute to environmentally conscious and sustainable communities.
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More About the Topics
BUILD BETTER CREATIVITY INTO YOUR DESIGNS WITH ICF’s - Learn more about Designing gorgeous and sustainable buildings that offer superior performance benefits which can help your structures leave a lasting impression and positive impact. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) let you do just that while giving you the maximum design flexibility to create the unique structures you envision. Give your clients a safe, reliable, and sustainable building that will keep them satisfied and comfortable for years to come.
NRMCA ‘s Matt Lemay will discuss Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) which is a communication document that quantifies environmental impact data from manufacturing a product. It is a summarized report extracted from an in-depth Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that complies with the ISO 14040 series. Although environmental disclosure can found in a variety of reports, they are most often cited as an Industry-Average EPD, or preferably, a Product-Specific EPD. EPDs are being specified in green building standards and codes (LEED, IGCC) v4, advocacy initiatives (Architecture 2030 Challenge for Products) and even referenced in State and Local legislation. These types of market-based and regulatory initiatives are driving an increase of EPDs in many industries and product categories.
Type IL Cement - The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050. The use of Portland Limestone Cement, or Type IL cement, will help achieve this goal. Learn more about the development of this product and how it is a greener option.
How to Measure Your Carbon Footprint- NRMCA Concrete Carbon Calculator Tool - The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) Carbon Concrete Calculator is a tool that helps concrete producers, contractors, and design teams collaborate on projects that reduce embodied carbon. The calculator uses Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and concrete mix designs to calculate a structure's carbon footprint. It then automatically generates a report that compares the anticipated carbon reduction potential of a low-carbon concrete project to original benchmarks. The calculator also helps users:
- Compare baseline projects to proposed low-carbon projects
- Benchmark against NRMCA, GSA, state, and local
- Set voluntary benchmarks for low carbon concrete
- Help write specifications for the lowest carbon footprint for concrete projects
- Establish a carbon budget
Who Should Attend?
Architects, engineers, general contractors, facility managers, building decision makers, owners and developers interested in learning about the economic benefits of building more sustainable structures.
Six (6) continuing education credits will be available.
Agenda
7:30 AM: Registration.
8:15 AM: Welcome & Introductions.
8:30 AM: PACA Presentation – Sustainable Concrete in Pennsylvania (.5 PHD) (Susan Armstrong – PACA).
9:00 AM: Developing and Building with ICF (Nudura) (1 PDH).
10:00 AM: EPDs Made Easy – Matt Lemay (NRMCA) Brian Davis (Climate Earth).
11:00 AM: Type IL Cement – Clayton McCabe, Argos Cement, a Summit Materials company. TBD – Buzzi Unicem USA (1 PDH).
12:00 PM: Lunch – Solutions to Lower Your Carbon Footprint, (Heidelberg Materials – Dominic Giovannucci) (1 PHD).
1:00 PM: How to Measure – NRMCA Concrete Carbon Calculator Tool, the use of an implementation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and utilizing CTAC/Concrete Testing Adherence Collaboration. Ken Crank (PACA)/Frank Mruk, (NRMCA) (1 PDH).
2:00 PM: Building with Sustainability in Mind (1 PDH) Low Carbon Concrete; PSU College of Engineering Research & Teaching Space; Centre Concrete – Rory McCoy; PSU – Facility Management; Whiting Turner (TBD); UPMC – Mercy Center and EPD and the Concrete Producer ; Bryan Materials – Justin Bryan
3:00 PM: Adjourn.
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