Annual awards program celebrates excellence in concrete manufacturing, research, design and construction while lowering environmental impacts
Alexandria, VA– Build With Strength, an initiative of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), has announced the recipients of the 2025 Concrete Innovation Awards. This annual program highlights outstanding achievements in the design and construction of concrete structures where NRMCA member companies played a significant role in supplying products or services. Winners represent exemplary projects that leverage innovative concrete technologies to enhance sustainability, reduce embodied carbon and improve performance.
11 winners were selected:
- AWS Data Center (New Carlisle, IN) is being honored for its innovative use of low-carbon concrete in the construction of a large-scale data center campus, setting a standard for sustainable development in the tech industry. NRMCA member Ozinga provided the concrete for the project.
- Central City Parallel Tunnel (Minneapolis, MI) is being celebrated for its pioneering use of eco-friendly concrete technologies in a large-scale water management infrastructure project, demonstrating exceptional performance and environmental responsibility. NRMCA member Cemstone Products Company designed and supplied 23,000 yards of highly technical concrete for this project.
- Intuit Dome (Inglewood, CA) is being honored for its use of cutting-edge concrete applications to support the construction of a state-of-the-art sports arena in Inglewood, CA, with a focus on minimizing carbon emissions while maximizing structural resilience. NRMCA member CalPortland provided the concrete for the project.
- Lane Construction I-40/I-77 Concrete Paving Project (Iredell County, NC) is celebrated as the first project in North Carolina to utilize Type IL cement. This milestone reflects a major step toward reducing the carbon footprint of infrastructure projects in the U.S. Roanoke Cement Company (RCC) is the NRMCA member and the cement supplier.
- Lower Carbon Content Concrete Pavements – MnROAD (Albertville, MN) is acknowledged for its pioneering research and implementation of lower-carbon concrete pavements, showcasing scalable solutions for sustainable road construction. The following NRMCA members were crucial to the success of the project: Holcim, Ozinga, Continental Cement, Cemstone, Aggregate and Ready-Mix Association of Minnesota Members, American Engineering Testing, Inc. and Braun Intertech.
- New York State Department of Transportation Southern Tier Bridge Replacement and Safety Project (Whitney Point, NY) is being recognized for specifying low-carbon concrete and incorporating glass SCMs (supplementary cementitious materials) to achieve sustainability goals for a $21.2 million bridge replacement project. NRMCA member Barney & Dickenson was the leader in this project.
- One Milestone (Boston, MA), a research and development hub, is celebrated for its use of advanced concrete technologies to reduce embodied carbon in a major mixed-use development while enhancing long-term durability. Boston Sand & Gravel was the NRMCA member on this project.
- SFO Terminal 3 West (San Francisco, CA) is being awarded for its landmark project at San Francisco International Airport that achieved significant reductions in embodied carbon while meeting rigorous sustainability standards. The concrete utilized aggregates from NRMCA member Martin Marietta and concrete produced by NRMCA member Bauman Concrete.
- TSX Broadway and Palace Theater Redevelopment (New York, NY) is acknowledged for its extensive use of low-carbon concrete in the revitalization of an iconic Times Square venue, balancing historic preservation with modern sustainability practices. The project utilized products from NRMCA member Heidelberg Materials.
- TVRM’s ‘Proving Grounds’ for Low-Carbon Concrete (Norfolk, VA) is recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in testing and developing AI-generated low-carbon concrete, showcasing the potential for transformative change in the construction industry. Titan Virginia Ready-Mix (TVRM), an NRMCA member, provided the concrete for the test paving site. NRMCA member, Roanoke Cement Company provided the cement.
- The City of Salt Lake and Utah Transportation Authority: Electric Bus Charging Station (Salt Lake City, UT) is being recognized for its innovative use of concrete in the development of an electric bus charging station, contributing to the region’s clean transportation goals. NRMCA member Roman Cement used a patented technology to re-design a standard concrete mix, driving performance up and making concrete more sustainable.
“The 2025 Concrete Innovation Awards showcase the incredible progress our industry is making in reducing its carbon footprint while delivering strong, durable and sustainable structures,” said Lionel Lemay, NRMCA executive vice president, structures and sustainability, “These projects are a testament to the collaborative efforts of NRMCA members, designers, and builders who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with concrete.”
Build With Strength and NRMCA extend their congratulations and gratitude to all winners and nominees for their commitment to advancing sustainability, innovation and resilience in the concrete industry.
More details about the nominees and winners, including images, can be viewed at www.concreteinnovations.com/2025winners.
About Build With Strength: Build With Strength is an initiative of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association that seeks to educate the building and design communities and policymakers on the benefits of ready mixed concrete and encourage its use as the building material of choice for buildings. To learn more, visit: www.buildwithstrength.com.
About National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): Founded in 1930, NRMCA represents producers of ready mixed concrete and the companies that provide materials, equipment and support to the industry. It conducts education, training, promotion, research, engineering, safety, environmental, technological, lobbying and regulatory programs. To learn more, visit: www.nrmca.org.
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