C-Crete Received 2024 Concrete Innovation Award from NRMCA
June 2024, C-Crete was honored to receive the 2024 Concrete Innovation Award from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) for developing and pouring the world’s first cement-free concrete free of CO₂ emissions. This breakthrough technology used Earth’s abundant non-carbonate rocks, such as basalt and zeolite, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional Portland cement.
The award was presented during a regional ACI gathering that celebrated pioneering construction projects in the city — including Hubbard’s Corner[VS1] , where C-Crete’s technology was implemented. The foundation of this building — poured one year earlier — continued to perform as intended and was expected to last thousands of years, thanks to its composition resembling Earth’s crust.
During the event, C-Crete’s founder acknowledged several key individuals whose vision and willingness to embrace innovation made the project possible:
- Francesca Renouard (Structural Engineer)
- Mark Ward (Architect)
- Martin Josund (General Contractor)
- Larry Busch and John Cherne (Ready Mix Operations)
- Joan Crooks and Don Davies (Project Leaders)
As stated in the remarks: “The Concrete Innovation Award truly belonged to these individuals who adopted innovative Earthly materials, removed the fear factor, and took concrete steps toward sustainable construction.”
Read the official announcement from NRMCA