During Globe 2006 EcoSmart and partners were invited to make presentations to international delegates. In this presentation Klein discussed how concrete can be made greener by using SCMs to reduce the amount of cement. Klein referred to case studies which illustrate a range of cement replacement and different applications in which SCM concrete can be used.
Presentation Author: Diana Klein, P.Eng., Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd,
During Globe 2006 EcoSmart and partners were invited to make presentations to international delegates. In this presentation de Spot discussed the role of EcoSmart Concrete in sustainable building highlighting different case studies and the amount of cement replaced. The examples also showed the various applications in which EcoSmart Concrete was used. A next step is the development of SOS -SCM Optimization System- a tool to assist project teams in using the optimal amount of SCMs.
Presentation Author: Michel de Spot, P.Eng., EcoSmart Foundation,
As part of the Green Building Seminar organized by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Canadian Consulate in Dubai UAE Spot provided an overview of the EcoSmart Foundation and EcoSmart Concrete activities in the United Arab Emirates. De Spot illustrated how dynamic the UAE construction market is and how EcoSmart concrete can address resulting sustainability issues. EcoSmart concrete lessens the environmental footprint of concrete making it greener. De Spot also cited successfully completed case studies in Canada as well as discussing the Top 6 Reasons to use EcoSmart Concrete in the Emirates.
Presentation Author: Michel de Spot, P.Eng., EcoSmart Foundation,