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D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 13 Concrete P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y P EI K KO C A N A DA I N C . Hall adds that since the publication of the first CPCI industry-average EPDs in 2015, "the Canadian precast concrete industry has made significant strides, achieving a remarkable 22 percent reduction in our A1-A3 embodied carbon. This reduction underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability and the potential of prefabricated precast concrete to lead the charge toward decarbonization in construction. This reduction in embodied carbon is a promising sign for the future of sustainable buildings." As the year winds down, John Carson, executive director at AltusGroup, comments on the precast sec- tor, saying, "Overall, business in Canada and the U.S. remains strong, with multi-family and high-rise housing continuing to be a driver in the former coun- try. In the U.S., growth in 2024 was dominated by AI data centres and a surge in manufacturing and dis- tribution demand over a wide geographical expanse." Carson is cautiously optimistic about the contin- ued health of the sector moving forward, partly due to the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to start cutting interest rates. "Hopefully that will trigger the start of many projects that have been put on hold due to financial concerns," he says, adding that, "automa- tion and process control to eliminate trades, labour, and speed building erection and envelope enclosure scheduling remain priorities for those tasked with controlling costs and schedules." Carson also acknowledges that the industry will be focused on sustainability for the foresee- able future. "Contractors and producers continue to demand economical, green, and resilient low- carbon footprint building systems and solutions, and cement producers are offering new technology possibilities, while academics continue to pursue innovative alternatives to the CO2 footprint scene," he says. A prime example of such a company is Peikko Canada, which since 2007 has focused primarily on the Deltabeam Composite Beam system that has been used in the construction of over 250 buildings and received a wide range of approvals, including UL and ULC ratings. Mark Johanson, Peikko's technical sales repre- sentative, says, "There's enormous demand for the hollowcore systems, with retirement homes being a particularly prominent type of project – to the Deltabeam Composite Beam system installation at the Rosecrest Meadows long-term care home, Halifax, NS. Diamond Polished Concrete. A Strong & Beautiful Concrete Flooring Solution Diamond Polished Concrete is a unique, advanced flooring system that brings out the natural beauty of concrete, helps reduce maintenance costs and enhances the natural durability of concrete surfaces. The Tri-Con Diamond Polish System employs an innovative 7-step grinding and polishing process that utilizes progressively finer diamond grinding heads. This system also uses the most advanced penetrating sealer technology. Tri-Con Concrete Finishing is an industry leader with more than 30 years experience in the concrete industry. We are a one-stop supplier capable of pouring new floors to exact specifications as well as restoring existing concrete surfaces with endless versatility. We guarantee that we deliver on time, on budget and on spec every time. TRI-CON Concrete Finishing Co. Ltd. 835 Supertest Rd., Suite 100 North York, Toronto, ON M3J 2M9 Tel. 416.736.7700 Fax. 416.736.6686 www.triconconcrete.com 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2017 GOLDEN TROWEL AWARD WINNER FM37428.indd 1 7/23/20 8:23 AM CHECK OUT OUR NEW INFORMATIVE WEBSITE WWW.TRICONCONCRETE.COM Tri-Con Concrete.indd 1 Tri-Con Concrete.indd 1 2024-02-22 12:44 PM 2024-02-22 12:44 PM

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