C-Crete Released Its 2024 Highlights: Reflections and Bold Strides into the Future
2024 Year in Review
In 2024, C-Crete redefined what’s possible in concrete innovation. From New York to San Francisco, we shattered records and challenged norms by commercializing cement-free, CO₂-free concrete technologies at scale.
With more than 3,000 tons poured across North America, our materials delivered unprecedented performance – with ultra-low carbon.
Key Milestones & Achievements:
- World’s First Granite-Based Cement-Free Concrete
Introduced the world’s first granite-based concrete, free of Portland cement and its CO2 emissions, in a supertall building in Manhattan.
Learn more - World’s First Basalt-Based Cement-Free Concrete
Introduced the world’s first basalt-based concrete, free of Portland cement and its CO2 emissions, in a commercial building in Seattle.
Learn more - Earth’s Natural Color Palette in Concrete
Developed the first concrete inspired by the Earth’s natural color palette, expanding design possibilities while remaining Portland cement-free.
Learn more - First Major Airport Paved with Cement-Free Concrete
Paved a section of San Francisco International Airport with cement-free concrete – a landmark milestone in aviation infrastructure since the invention of the airplane.
Learn more - First Highway Paved with Cement-Free Concrete
Paved a section of Interstate 94 in Minnesota with cement-free concrete, challenging the 200-year dominance of Portland cement in infrastructure.
Learn more - Scaled Deployment Across North America
Poured over 3,000 tons of cement-free concrete across multiple locations including CA, WA, AZ, TX, NYC, MN, MD, and Canada, shaking the foundation of the once-untouchable empire of Portland cement.
Learn more - Certified & Independently Verified
Met numerous industry standards related to the fresh and hardened properties of C-Crete (mechanics and durability), followed by 3rd party verifications and collection of field data to build historical records. - Recognized with Prestigious Industry Awards
Honored with three major awards:- i) Selected by Engineering News-Record as one of the Top 2023 Visionaries, making the path to decarbonization easier
- ii) Won 2024 Build Better Innovation Challenge by Elemental Impact
- iii) Won 2024 Concrete Innovation Award by the US National Ready Mix Concrete Association
- Awarded $10.4M to Scale Operations
Awarded $10.4M by the California Energy Commission and US Department of Energy to operate at a larger scale.
Learn more - Commercial Growth with No Green Premium
Generated 15X more commercial revenue than in 2023 by selling our product at an equivalent price to conventional products (no green premium).