EFC

Our site that we are currently working on in Beckenham requires a huge amount of concrete in order to complete our project and its development. We have therefore looked at alternative and more sustainable options such as earth friendly concrete. Here are a few good facts to remember about earth friendly concrete. As engineers we ultimately want to create the most sufficient and effective design whilst also looking at the environmental effects our designs might have :

What is EFC ?

EFC, or Earth Friendly Concrete, is cement-free concrete that typically results in a carbon reduction of 12% when compared to traditional concrete mixes.

Whilst the initial price of EFC may be greater than that of traditional concrete, its carbon footprint is considerably lower than that of standard cement concrete. Here are some of the following advantages when using Earth Friendly Concrete:

- Lower shrinkage

- High performance and improved durability.

- Earlier strength gain.

Earth Friendly Concrete has an added benefit over conventional concrete in tunnel segment production, in particular. Early strength development, as well as increased fire resistance, are among the biggest advantages. In addition, EFC outperforms traditional concrete in many marine applications.

The Importance of Sustainable Construction:

The energy usage in our construction sector is significant. This has significant effects on the environment, from energy consumption to air pollution:

- Construction is responsible for 36% of worldwide energy consumption and 40% of CO2 emissions

- Manufacturing concrete has resulted in over 2.8 billion tonnes of CO2.

Just a small step towards reaching less CO2 emissions goes a long way and here at DCL we believe it is vitally important to start instilling more sufficient and sustainable solutions such as this.