environmentally focused cement programs reduce environmental footprint

Dundee, Mich. — Holcim’s Envirocore product line is manufactured to meet applicable quality requirements and may be used in many of the portland cement concrete applications currently in use, the company reports. Holcim produces cement, an integral ingredient in concrete, and has committed to reducing its environmental footprint through programs designed to reduce clinker factor, create efficient thermal energy use, increase the use of alternative fuels and raw materials, and reduce or eliminate the need for cement kiln dust (CKD) disposal. www.envirocore.us.

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precast concrete wall panels are durable, lightweight

Savage, Minn. — Available in a range of thicknesses from 8” to 12” and widths up to 12’, Fabcon’s VersaCore Plus precast wall panels provide thermal efficiency, structural integrity and design flexibility, the company reports. The VersaCore Plus panels feature the ability to cast window and door openings during the precast process, and are available in a range of standard and custom finish options, as well as aggregate designs for commercial construction projects. Fabcon is an ISO 9001-registered manufacturer. www.fabcon-usa.com.

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ls products seal, harden and densify concrete

Lawrence, Kan. — Prosoco’s Consolideck LS (lithium silicate) and Consolideck LS Guard liquid floor hardeners seal, harden and densify concrete by penetrating and reacting to create insoluble calcium silicate hydrate within the concrete pores, the company reports. LS and LS Guard comply with all known state and federal Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations, and neither contain sodium or potassium salts, which can contribute to surface crazing/surface ASR (alkali silica reaction). www.prosoco.com.

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one-way concrete floor and roof system enables increased shoring spans

Toronto — Amvic Building System’s AmDeck Floor & Roof System is suited for use with Insulated concrete Form (ICF) construction, but can be used independently with other wall systems, the company reports. According to the company, one-way concrete floor/roof joists formed with this system can span approximately 30-35 feet, and spans greater than 40 feet can also be achieved using higher strength concrete and post-tensioned reinforcing cable strands. www.amvicsystem.com.

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structural autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and panels provide structure, benefits

Haines City, Fla. — AERCON autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) provides structure, thermal insulation, acoustic insulation and can also be the finished material for residential or commercial buildings, the company reports. AAC brings the workability of wood to an inorganic green material that is completely recyclable, produced with little or no waste, and ready for use after a short 24-hour manufacturing process. According to the company, AERCON can provide construction trainers and can advise architects, engineers and general contractors on designing, engineering and installation of AAC products. www.aerconaac.com.

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