CarbonBuilt, developer of proprietary Reversa mix designs and curing processes lowering the level of carbon dioxide emissions associated with conventional concrete masonry units, is producing block at a wholly owned, Danielson, Conn., operation. Ratings gleaned from the Building Transparency EC3 (Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator) indicate the block have the lowest carbon factor of any U.S.-molded CMU.
“This is a defining moment for CarbonBuilt,” said CEO Michelle Carvin. “With the conversion of the Danielson plant complete, we’re demonstrating how our innovative Reversa technology combined with more efficient operating processes are transforming the future of concrete masonry. We are producing high-performing block with dramatically lower carbon emissions. Building owners, architects, general contractors, and masons across the Northeast can now source concrete masonry units that deliver exceptional quality and a meaningful climate impact, without paying a premium.”
Made from a proprietary blend of upcycled industrial materials, Reversa is a substitute for traditional carbon-intensive cement in concrete production. Through the replacement of up to 50% of cement in CMU mix designs with Reversa, waste reduction and targeted operational upgrades, CarbonBuilt is improving product quality while reducing the Connecticut plant’s carbon footprint by as much as 70%. The facility has annual production capacity of 80,000-plus tons and is poised to offer low carbon segmental retaining wall units and architectural masonry products in the near term.
