Concrete is not only the world’s most used building material,
it is the world’s most used material in general after water—for a reason … It is:
ABUNDANT. AFFORDABLE. LOCALLY AVAILABLE. CAN BE USED IN INNUMERABLE WAYS.
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) 2 & 1/2-minute VIDEO, “What is Concrete” is a stunning visual and audible mix of all things concrete—exhibiting the global sustainability of concrete! According to GCCA, the world’s population is growing, with an ever-larger number of people making cities their home. The task of sustainably providing housing, energy, transportation and other basic services to this rising number of urban dwellers in the face of climate change is vast. Already today, close to 3 in 5 cities of 500,000 inhabitants or more—home to about 1.4 billion people—are at high risk of natural disaster.
Concrete’s remarkable properties make it a vital element in both limiting the scope, and combating the effects of climate change—enabling the development of sustainable and resilient building and communities around the world. For more information, please go to: https://gccassociation.org/sustainability-benefits-of-concrete/
For the GCCA website, please go to: https://gccassociation.org