A Greener Tomorrow

Concrete is as old as the Romans, but it’s also a key solution to modern concerns about energy efficiency, protecting the environment and using our resources wisely. High Concrete Group is committed to supplying the greenest possible precast concrete to help designers achieve buildings that deliver beauty, comfort and performance. Here is an overview of sustainability products, processes and resources.

More Sustainable Precast

C-GRID (TT) CarbonCast® – precast systems and components reinforced with C-GRID® carbon fiber grid instead of steel so that they’re lighter in weight, better insulating and more durable.
ECast™ ECast™ – weight-saving aggregate blends that directly reduce transportation costs and fuel use.
EcoMix® EcoMix® – precast concrete mix designs with recycled materials that reduce carbon dioxide from conventional cement by 50% or more.
SCC Electrostatic Dispersion Self-Consolidating Concrete - precast concrete that uses up to 40% less water and requires no vibration, saving energy.
High Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) Precast and Standard Precast Samples  High-SRI Precast Concrete - made with white cement and slag to attain a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 80 and above to help reverse the urban heat island effect.

Sustainability on Our Campus

Cool Climate Concrete Cool Climate Concrete®- program designed to encourage reduced use of Portland cement and therefore carbon emissions from precast concrete.
High Concrete Group LEED Silver Certified Maintenance Building  LEED® Silver Certified Maintenance Building, Denver, Pa. – an all-precast structure designed and built for maintenance of High Concrete Group campus and fleet vehicles.
Wash water reclamation Wash Water Reclamation, Denver, Pa. - an industry-leading filtration system captures wash water for reuse in concrete.

Sustainability Resources

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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Buildings - Concrete Sustainability Hub, Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Interim Report, December 2010