Author name: Erik Enecker

CEO Ecometrix
erik.enecker@ecometrix.se

How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Concrete Sustainability

“The AI ​​capabilities are doubling every six months.” That single line from our CEO at the India Sweden Innovation Day panel captured a truth that's transforming industries everywhere. If that growth continues, AI will be more than 15 times more capable in just two years. For a sector like cement, and by extension concrete, responsible for around […]

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Navigating the Shift from Gross to Net Emissions in Concrete EPDs

The Importance of Emission KPIs in the Concrete Industry Have you noticed the change? The shift from gross to net GWP emissions in the concrete industry is more than just a change in metrics – it's a pivotal moment for the sector. Emissions KPIs serve as critical benchmarks for measuring the environmental impact of construction

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What Is an EPD, Really?

If you work in construction, architecture, or sustainability, chances are you've come across an Environmental Product Declaration. You may have even submitted one. But let's be honest — how well do you actually understand what's inside? And why does it matter to the construction industry more than ever? The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is often

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What can AI do to optimize the environmental aspect of the production and use of concrete?

Ecometrix uses AI both in the collection of environmental data for concrete but also in various applications to optimize building materials, for example in our new project to optimize recipes in concrete manufacturing. The industry organization Swedish concrete looks at opportunities that exist to get the best possible use of AI in the concrete industry. They recently interviewed Olof Mogren who is Senior Machine Learning Researcher at RISE in the field

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The Construction Industry's Path to Sustainability: A Call to Action

Progress towards sustainability in the construction industry has been gradual. Interactions with industry representatives suggest a hesitancy to actively pursue carbon footprint reductions and enhance environmental practices. While intentions towards sustainability are evident, translating these goals into action remains a challenge.

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