Today’s built environment demands better sustainability. The result is a huge push toward greener construction materials and building methods, as well as end-to-end lifecycle management to reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint.
Considering that the construction industry contributes up to 40% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide along with roughly 40% of landfill waste, you could argue that this push was long overdue. Plus, beyond better sustainability, longer-lasting structures and less waste both mean better ROI for your project.
Naturally, these emerging trends have spawned an entire new framework of regulatory standards and certifications – from California’s CALGreen building codes to New York’s sustainable building efforts, with many additional states following suit. Beyond municipal regulations, though, Cradle to Cradle certification has become established nationwide as the go-to green standard for sustainable building products.
The First Cradle-to-Cradle Gold Certified Building Material
All the way back in 2011, Hycrete officially became the first Cradle to Cradle Gold Certified building material. Half a decade later, Hycrete maintained its position under the updated, more stringent Cradle to Cradle V3 guidelines. On top of that, Hycrete has also achieved the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute’s Gold Certificate in material health assessment.
All of that is to say that Hycrete has more than proven its efficacy in long-term sustainability.
Better Sustainability Equals Better ROI for Your Building Project
It’s a simple formula: increasing the sustainability and structural lifespan of any new construction increases your lifetime ROI. But as every builder knows, that’s easier said than done.
- Traditional waterproofing methods are a drain on your time and budget. Hycrete slashes those costs by eliminating the need for separate waterproofing applications, simultaneously improving sustainability by keeping the concrete materials recyclable.
- Average cost savings range from 20-30% compared to conventional applied membranes, along with substantial material savings. Estimate your potential savings with Hycrete’s Embodied Carbon Calculator.
- Hycrete offers a four-point protection program that includes project review, concrete mix design review, details, quality assurance, and a 10-year performance-based warranty.
Tried, tested, and scientifically proven throughout the industry since 2003, Hycrete’s molecularly waterproof concrete allows you to design easier, build faster, and capitalize sooner – all with less risk and less impact on the environment.
The Leading Concrete Protection Strategy for American Infrastructure Projects
Since 2003, Hycrete has increasingly become the go-to solution for protecting critical infrastructure and related construction projects. Now found within bridges, roadways and barriers across the nation, our chemically-advanced admixtures provide comprehensive protection that extends from the surface down to the structural elements. That means better longevity, better sustainability, and a better ROI throughout the built industry.
