College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
3-2020
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Daniel Knight, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
The purpose of this paper is to look at more sustainable alternative options for concrete use for California Commercial Contractors. This paper will analyze the more sustainable options for concrete and come to conclusions on how effective the alternative options are for protecting the environment, encouraging sustainability, maintaining cost effectiveness, and maintaining efficiency in building. This paper provides data on the negative impact concrete use has had on the environment and potential ways to alleviate this. This paper will also analyze how cost-effective the alternative options are to see if the alternative options are realistic and affordable to use in place of Ordinary Portland Cement. Advantages and disadvantages of potentially switching to a more sustainable option for concrete building will be discussed and analyzed. This paper will provide data on the negative impact that concrete use has had on the environment through CO2 emissions and the termination of our resources. This is mainly from Portland Cement, which is made from chalk and clay. Through research, this paper will draw conclusions regarding whether switching to a more sustainable option for California Commercial Contractors is worth it for the contractors, given the convenience, sustainability, effectiveness, and cost.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/369
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