Environment

Resiliency
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Concrete Pavement is Resilient. It doesn’t have to be quickly repaired after a flood, fire or tornado. Concrete roads are ready to help your community respond. When you need a safe road think concrete. When you are building in a flood plain or on an evacuation route don’t settle for less.
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Resiliency

Concrete Stays Strong

Even when submerged, the strength is maintained. Ready to drive on for recovery, little or no down time

Prevent and Protect

Secure against disasters. Concrete will not burn during a fire, ensuring roads can be used during and after a disaster.

Concrete is Rigid

Rigid pavement is more resilient. Recovery time is near immediate.

Saves Energy and Fuel
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Most People don’t realize that concrete saves energy in several ways. First the rigid structure of the concrete provides a surface that saves fuel. Second, when you look at the energy required to place a concrete pavement compared to other pavements, it is usually 15-20% less as a first build cost, helping to reduce the environmental footprint.
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Saves Energy and Fuel

Concrete Conserves Fuel

Concrete roads rigid structure saves 3-7% in fuel consumption. Less pollution, more miles driven.

Lower Energy Costs to Build

Because concrete is sourced locally and is not petroleum based, it requires less energy to install as well as maintain.

Lower Maintenance =
More Community Happiness

Think about all the time, gas, and energy that is wasted sitting in traffic, rebuilding roads. Concrete lasts 3-5 times longer, minimizing energy waste.

Non-Petroleum Based
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Concrete Pavement is not petroleum based. It is produced locally with minimal impact to the environment. Once placed concrete pavement does not have oil and other pollutants disperse into the air, its environmentally friendly.
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Non-Petroleum Based

Environmentally Responsible

Concrete does not require petroleum or petroleum by-products in its manufacturing.

Less Cost Variance

When the price of oil goes up so does petroleum based paving products. Concrete pavement pricing is more stable.

Concrete smells better

Concrete installation is virtually odorless. Providing a safer and more pleasant environment for those who build roads as well as those who live near the paving construction.

Sustainable - CO2 Absorber
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Once placed concrete pavement starts to absorb CO2 out of the air. It helps reduce greenhouse gas and does not disperse any petroleum distillates into the air. Concrete Pavement is also 100% recyclable often on or near the current paving location.
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Sustainable – CO2 Absorber

Concrete Absorbs CO2

Once concrete cures, it starts to absorb CO2. this helps reduce emissions and helps the environment.

New Cement Technology

Portland Limestone Cement (PCL) reduces CO2 by 10% over traditional manufacturing methods making concrete paving an even cleaner and more sustainable paving solution.

Concrete is 100% Recyclable

Concrete can be re-used in roads as aggregate, as base material, often on site.

Healthy for Cities
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Concrete Pavement is healthy for cities. It reduced heat island impacts, absorbs smog and CO2 and lasts longer. It provides safer conditions, requiring less energy to light concrete paved areas, and concrete lasts longer. When you need a safe paving area, think concrete.
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Healthy for Cities

Concrete Reduces Heat Island

Concrete does not absorb heat, it helps cities and towns, minimize heat absorption, less smog and related.

Higher Light Reflectivity

Higher reflectivity makes concrete safer. It creates safer environments for drivers as well as pedestrians.

Concrete Lasts Longer

No one likes to see road construction on their street. Concrete roads last 3-5 times longer providing much less construction disruption than other paving systems.

Preferred by the Public
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The pavement of choice is concrete pavement. Its smoother, its quieter, it is safer, with shorter braking distances as well as better light reflectivity. When you need a safe road, for the best driving experience, think concrete.
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Preferred by the Public

Better ROI on Tax Dollars

Concrete paving has a great return on tax dollars, with minimal additional investment needed for maintenance.

Smoother and Quieter

Concrete provides a first-class riding surface and comfortable, enjoyable (and reliable) driving experience.

Concrete is Safer

Shorter breaking distances, less skidding, safer in wet weather are all attributes that the public appreciates about concrete pavements.

Founded in 1963, The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is the world’s largest trade association that exclusively represents the interests of those involved with the design, construction, and preservation of concrete pavements.

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