Concrete plans for a low-carbon future

Concrete plans for a low-carbon future
The construction of the Waimea Dam near Nelson used tonnes of low-carbon concrete. (Image: Tim Cuff)
Tim Kleier
Since arriving in New Zealand from a position in international industrial decarbonisation, I’ve spent much of my time meeting the committed individuals and organisations delivering decarbonisation. Most professionals I meet are aligned with the global goal of "minimising emissions" rather than "maximising substitution".However, a recent article in BusinessDesk that compared laminated wood to concrete in construction is presented in a somewhat biased manner by the author.While his appeal to keep alive the Building...

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