ABOUT THIS COURSE:

Concrete is the most commonly used building material in the world. Its central ingredient, portland cement, is a leading source of global industrial emissions, and demand for cement is on track to grow 23 percent by 2050.

This course features a panel of representatives from established and emerging companies who are pioneering carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in the cement and concrete sectors. Panelists discuss the state of the market for carbon-based concrete alternatives, the critical role of public policy, and the technical dimensions of their CCU offerings.

This on-demand class is a GPRO Construction Management elective should take approximatley 90 minutes to complete.


AFTER THIS COURSE, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

- Explain several new technologies that can reduce the carbon impact of concrete.

- Describe the state of the market for carbon-based concrete alternatives.

- Understand the critical role of public policy in accelerating carbon capture and utilization progress.


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

To receive continuing education credits, students must achieve an 80% on the learning comprehension quiz at the end of the course. The quiz can be taken as many times as needed in order to pass.

- GBCI: Approved for 0.5 CE Credits

- AIA CES: Approved for 0.5 LU/HSW Hours



INSTRUCTORS: 

Chris Neidl, Co-Founder, OpenAir Collective

Apoorv Sinha, Founder & CEO, Carbon Upcycling Technologie

Christie Gamble, Director of Sustainability, CarbonCure

Brett Henkel, Co-Founder & VP, Strategic Accounts & Government Affairs, Svante

Rahul Shendure, CEO, CO2Concrete