Engineering the Future with Sustainable Construction

Register now for Pittcon 2024 in San Diego!Join Matthew Glasscott, a leading researcher in sustainable construction materials, as he explores the key trends shaping green construction. Starting with an introduction to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's historic and current projects, Glasscott delves into the importance of sustainable energy and its direct impact on the construction industry. He discusses the pivotal role sustainability plays in construction, defining what constitutes a 'sustainable construction material', and presenting strategies for reducing carbon emissions without compromising structural integrity.Learn how changes in policy and practice over recent years have encouraged the use of Environmental Product Declarations, leading to more informed decisions about materials usage. Glasscott also talks about the challenges and promising solutions in creating sustainable construction materials, including exciting new bio-based materials that could revolutionize the field.Interested in the full conversation? Read the complete interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.