Over the past couple of decades, the construction industry has seen significant change. That has especially been the case when it comes to concrete sustainability. Nowadays, there is a stronger focus on green building efforts like reaching net-zero-carbon concrete by 2050 and a higher demand for sustainable building materials. At the same time, AEC professionals now have access to a wider range of effective concrete technologies.

All of which has led to an increase in commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

It’s a concept that the American Concrete Institute (ACI) values highly, having developed their committee for sustainability, ACI Committee 130, in 2008. Through it, they have helped inform the industry of changes to the best practices in sustainable concrete construction.

Their commitment to sustainability hasn’t stopped there either. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, ACI has several committees that have remained committed to including sustainable construction as part of their mandate. And while they have been meeting virtually over the last two years, this year, they will meet in person and online at ACI’s spring convention in Orlando, Florida.

Taking part in these efforts is Kryton’s CEO, Kari Yuers, who has been a member of the ACI for decades and was appointed a Fellow of the ACI in 2010. She has always kept sustainability in mind both in her work with ACI and in her business.

It’s part of her dedication to helping the industry build better, and it shows in all facets of her work. Currently, she is bringing that dedication to her latest task in leading the efforts to revise and expand the ACI 212 Report on Chemical Admixtures.

While this work is still underway, much development has gone into it already, paving the way to redefine concrete sustainability and improve building practices and use of materials. For a little more insight on what the industry can expect in this latest 212 report, Kari has joined us today for an interview on the topic.

That’s a good question.

So, one of the first things we did when I came in as Chair of 212 was to solicit perspectives from ACI members and the general public. We wanted to determine what new advancements in chemical admixtures we needed to recognize and whether they needed their own chapter or could be added to current chapters.

Eventually, we settled on a range of new chapters and content. Besides updating the existing chapters, we are adding new information on admixtures for 3D printing, durability, and hardening and erosion control and the impact on the sustainability of admixtures in general.

Keep reading this interview on kryton.com