by ESCSI | April 16, 2024 | Articles | Tags: Urban Landscape, Green Roof, Stormwater, Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
Vegetated green roof not only adds aesthetic value but also play a pivotal role in sustainability goals, managing rainwater runoff and mitigating the heat-island effect. They also serve as thermal buffers for the building underneath, cooling the bui...
by ESCSI | March 25, 2024 | Articles | Tags: Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
By Bill Wolfe Marketing & Technical Manager, Arcosa Lightweight As with many construction materials, the manufacturing of lightweight aggregate has been evaluated for its environmental impact. The Expanded Shale Clay and Slate Institute (ESCS...
by ESCSI | March 6, 2024 | ESCSI News | Tags: ESCSI, Safety, Construction Industry, Lightweight Aggregate Concrete, Masonry
ESCSI Member Kevin Cavanaugh authored an article featured in Masonry Magazine outlining how lighter concrete blocks can mitigate injuries, increase productivity, and improve profitability for mason contractors. Read an excerpt below. As you all...
by ESCSI | February 5, 2024 | Articles | Tags: ESCSI, Lightweight Concrete, Concrete Cracking, Advanced Concrete Solutions, Lightweight Aggregate Concrete, Bridge Deck
Why use Structural Lightweight Concrete Made with ESCS? Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) has been a popular building material for over a century, effectively employed to solve weight and durability issues. Industry professionals now recogniz...