The Director of Engineering at the Cement Association of Canada Vizer discussed the links between the cement industry and the environment through topics such as LEED thermal mass energy efficiency and solidification and stabilization.
Presentation Author: Andy Vizer, Cement Association of Canada,
De Spot discussed EcoSmart Concrete a tool against climate change regional fly ash supply and highlights of EcoSmart case studies. De Spot also discussed the benefits of using fly ash such as increased durability.
Presentation Author: Michel de Spot, P.Eng., EcoSmart Foundation,
February 13, 2008
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Vancouver, BC
For the 2008 Vancouver Buildex & BC Construction Conference, EcoSmart organized a session with a panel of four speakers discussing concrete and green building issues from the engineer, designer, contractor and concrete supplier perspectives. Topics included: strength, workability and durability; cost and availability; tests, designs and case studies; resource conservation, climate change mitigation, LEED and other sustainability aspects.
Prepared for the EcoSmart booth at the Big 5 construction show in Dubai UAE this presentation provides an introduction to EcoSmart concrete and its benefits. The Top Six Reasons to use EcoSmart concrete in the United Arab Emirates include: reduced cost; higher long term strength; easier to pump and finish; more durable and resistant to salt and sulfates; less water and cooling required; and less energy resources and CO2 emissions.
Presentation Author: Michel de Spot, P.Eng., EcoSmart Foundation,
At the October 2007 EcoSmart Concrete Seminar in Abu Dhabi and Dubai UAE Elzinga and Henry provided a background to TEAM its program goals and its involvement in projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions like EcoSmart Concrete.
Presentation Author: David Elzinga, Kerri Henry, TEAM – Technology Early Action Measures,