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SustainabilitySustainabilitySustainabilitySustainability

Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the Sustainable Development is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. their own needs”. their own needs”.

For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:For example, using LCC on a typical 3-bed semi detached house achieves:• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of quarrying over 18 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 18 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 18 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 18 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 18 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 18 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 18 tonnes of natural resources• Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1.7 years of electricity use in the

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Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced Low Carbon Concrete uses Ecocem green cement** leading to a reduced carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks carbon footprint. Concrete containing Ecocem is also stronger, looks better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for better and lasts longer, making it the sustainable solution of choice for new build. new build. new build.

**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?**What is Ecocem Green Cement?

Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), Ecocem Green Cement is GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag), a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product a premium quality cement manufactured from a high quality by-product of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and of the steel industry. Ecocem is an alternative to ordinary cement and because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times because it is manufactured from a recycled product, it releases 16 times less CO2 during its manufacture.less CO2 during its manufacture.less CO2 during its manufacture.less CO2 during its manufacture.less CO2 during its manufacture.less CO2 during its manufacture.less CO2 during its manufacture.less CO2 during its manufacture.

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The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between The Embodied CO2 in Irish construction projects accounts for between 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied 10% & 15% of all CO2 emissions in Ireland. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the CO2 in concrete by 40%. LCC can reduce the embodied CO2 of the average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) average structure by 25%, making it the Best Available Technology (BAT) for reducing embodied CO2 in the construction industry. for reducing embodied CO2 in the construction industry. for reducing embodied CO2 in the construction industry. for reducing embodied CO2 in the construction industry. for reducing embodied CO2 in the construction industry. for reducing embodied CO2 in the construction industry. for reducing embodied CO2 in the construction industry.

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Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Ecocem replaces between 25% and 70% of the cement in a Low Carbon Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete Concrete mix, and the typical replacement ratio for ready mixed concrete is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages is 50%. For more information on replacement ratios, and the advantages of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or of a high Ecocem content, please contact your local concrete supplier or see see www.lowcarbonconcrete.iewww.lowcarbonconcrete.iewww.lowcarbonconcrete.iewww.lowcarbonconcrete.iewww.lowcarbonconcrete.iewww.lowcarbonconcrete.iewww.lowcarbonconcrete.iewww.lowcarbonconcrete.ie.

“ Using Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) is the best way to reduce the Embodied CO2* in the built environment.”

25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. 25% reduction in the CO2 footprint of a typical structure. LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change LCC plays a key role in the response to climate change and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.and is stronger, longer lasting and better looking.* Embodied CO2:* Embodied CO2:* Embodied CO2: Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building Embodied CO2 is the quantity of CO2 emitted in the manufacture, supply and construction of a building

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“ LCC is stronger, lasts longer, is much more resistant in aggressive environments and is better looking.”

Fire Fire Fire Fire can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved can reduce the strength of concrete. LCC shows greatly improved strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.strength after fi re when compared to concrete made with ordinary cement.

AcidsAcidsAcids such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment such as those found in farms and water/wastewater treatment plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through plants cause deterioration of concrete. It is well established, through extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC extensive research and experience, that the GGBS cement used in LCC greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.greatly reduces the damage to concretes in this environment.

Previously developed sites Previously developed sites Previously developed sites Previously developed sites Previously developed sites Previously developed sites may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, may contain contaminants in the soil, ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion ground and/or groundwater which attack concrete causing expansion and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS and cracking, leading to accelerated deterioration. Ecocem GGBS cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, cement improves the chemistry and reduces the porosity of the concrete, protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion protecting it from sulphates. The graph shows the rate of expansion falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.falling dramatically as the percentage of Ecocem increases.

Salts Salts on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, on roads and in marine environments penetrate concrete, attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes attacking the steel reinforcement and causing it to expand. This causes the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately the surrounding concrete to crack, requiring repair and, ultimately replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of replacement. Using Ecocem GGBS Cement will double the life span of the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the the concrete in terms of resistance to chloride attack (see graph) – the National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all National Roads Authority call for the use of GGBS in concrete on all bridge structures in Ireland.bridge structures in Ireland.bridge structures in Ireland.bridge structures in Ireland.

Cracking and voidsCracking and voidsCracking and voidsCracking and voidsCracking and voidsCracking and voids will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, will lead to signifi cant damage in your concrete. LCC, because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void because of the chemistry, has less cracking and has a much reduced void ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement. ratio than concrete made with ordinary cement.

Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in 2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)2007 – 70% GGBS (insitu concrete)

Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Irish Concrete Society – Design and Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in Construction Award, winning entry in 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast 2006 – 50% GGBS (insitu and precast concrete)concrete)concrete)

Reduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive EnvironmentsReduced Deterioration in Aggressive Environments

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Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour Low Carbon Concrete is lighter in colour because of the white colour of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary of Ecocem cement. Also, due to the smaller particle size than ordinary cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother cement, the concrete is easier to place and compact, leading to a smoother more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the more defect free fi nish. Ecocem will also eliminate effl orescence, the unsightly white staining of concrete.unsightly white staining of concrete.unsightly white staining of concrete.unsightly white staining of concrete.unsightly white staining of concrete.

Increased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCCIncreased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCCIncreased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCCIncreased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCCIncreased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCCIncreased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCCIncreased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCCIncreased resistance in aggressive environments when using LCC Increased life of structure when using LCCIncreased life of structure when using LCCIncreased life of structure when using LCCIncreased life of structure when using LCCIncreased life of structure when using LCCIncreased life of structure when using LCC

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Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:Using LCC in the Convention Centre Dublin has achieved:• Saving of over 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of over 6,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions• Saving of quarrying over 10,000 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 10,000 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 10,000 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 10,000 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 10,000 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 10,000 tonnes of natural resources• Saving of quarrying over 10,000 tonnes of natural resources• Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use • Saving the energy equivalent of over 1,000 years of electricity use

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