The future of concrete is green.

Green buildings are so much more than today’s predominant architectural trend. They are the beginning of a brighter future. But, until now, they haven’t had a green concrete foundation to stand on. Introducing EF Technology™, U.S. Concrete companies’ commitment to produce an environmentally superior concrete product. These environmentally friendly concrete products conserve natural resources, reduce pollutants, and bring green foundations to all types of concrete construction that are good for you, your environment, your community, your project and, indeed, the world.

“Pour” over these facts:

• Reduces greenhouse gasses by replacing Portland cement, which is responsible for 6-8% of
human-generated CO2 in the environment
• Reduces landfill space consumption by using fly ash and slag
• Reduces raw material consumption by replacing a portion of Portland cement with fly ash and slag
• EF Technology products are readily available and cost-effective alternatives to traditional Portland cement concrete
• Increases a building’s environmental performance rating, benefi ting LEED credit qualification

Better environment.
Better foundation.

As the premier provider of superior concrete products, it’s only natural that we would pave the way for a greener future. Developed by the U.S. Concrete team, EF Technology’s ecosmart process replaces Portland cement with reclaimed fly ash and slag (by-products of coal-fired industrial plants or steel mills). This resource saving process cuts down on greenhouse gasses and reduces landfill. An environmentally superior concrete that allows you to breathe easier about your choice. Whatever your building requirements, from foundations, walls and driveways to pavements, bridges, high-rise structures and more, adding green concrete to your designs can increase environmental performance and even provide cost savings. EF Technology product attributes qualify for credits under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits. So, as you can see, you get a superior product choice, and it’s friendly to both the environment and your budget.

A concrete future.

A cleaner world for today. A brighter future for our children. Not only does our EF Technology provide a safer environment now and well into the future, it also produces a stronger-performing, more durable product – one that you can truly feel good about, for years to come. And it just might turn others green with envy. The best concrete for the job is also the best concrete for the environment.

• High fly ash concrete results in less bleeding and shrinkage than traditional concrete mixes
• Replacement of Portland cement with EF Technology improves the strength of concrete, increasing chemical resistance and durability
• Lower hydration and heat rates improve the integrity of mass concrete structures such as large foundations and bridges
• EF Technology saves between 100 and 300 pounds of mined natural resources for each cubic yard of concrete produced.

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