OasisLMS

This on-demand course provides an introductory overview of carbon in concrete: why it matters, how it is quantified, and what can be done today to reduce it. The course introduces the fundamentals of embodied carbon in concrete, the influence of cementitious binders and mixture design on carbon intensity, and the tools used to evaluate and communicate environmental impacts, including Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Product Category Rules (PCRs). Practical strategies for reducing concrete’s carbon footprint using current technologies and design approaches are presented, along with context for future pathways toward low- and zero-carbon concrete.

1. Explain embodied carbon in concrete and why design and specification decisions strongly influence it.
2. Identify key contributors to concrete’s carbon intensity, including cementitious binders and mixture design.
3. Describe the role of LCAs, EPDs, and PCRs in evaluating and communicating carbon impacts of concrete.
4. Apply practical, near-term strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete without compromising performance.
5. Recognize emerging approaches and technologies supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon concrete.

Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.15 CEU (1.5 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.15 CEU (1.5 PDH)
Approved by AIA (LU/HSW) and ICC
Access Period: 180 days