Local Manufacture

Concrete Benefits Local Economies and Evironments

 

Reduces Heat Island Effect | High Albedo | Local Manufacture | No Toxic Runoff | Supports Recycling

 

 

 

Concrete mix designs are adaptable to different regions, able to make use of available materials for course aggregates and other ingredients. Concrete also requires a relatively low transport time in order to avoid solidification. Therefore, its use in construction minimizes transportation costs and related energy consumption. Choosing concrete supports local economies by requiring nearby companies for transport and placement, and by making use of regional materials.