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ame a more iconic material than cement that can last a lifetime.
Stones, steel, or bricks may be considered competitive enough to beat this construction material but looking around anywhere, cement is a very dominant feature of the contemporary world. Historical churches, landmarks, and other structures are restored using concrete to make these heritages endure harsh environmental conditions.
The discovery of cement has led to different victories in history as people have used this material to build bridges, walls, fortresses or canals that have served as strategic locations to defeat opponents in war. More than that, cement manufacturing has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world because the demand for it will never vanish.
Despite the superiority of this material in the engineering industry, particularly in the construction industry, it has also drawn flak from different sectors because of the failure of numerous companies to halt the persistent negative effects of manufacturing cement in the environment. It’s never an issue that is easy to address but taking a step forward would definitely make a big difference.
Just recently, the World Cement
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the World Cement Association (WCA) has launched a manifesto that they are adhering with the Paris Climate Agreement to keep the world temperature below 20o
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Association (WCA) has launched a manifesto that they are adhering with the Paris Climate Agreement to keep the world temperature below 20. The organization wants to help businesses and companies to invest in ‘green’ or sustainable cement to cut carbon emissions, considering that the industry is one of the contributors of greenhouse gases.
Before this, several companies have turned their sustainability mode on and has envisioned to keep their companies divert to sustainable and renewable developments. With this, cement will not only become a strong foundation for construction but also for a greener future.
In this feature, we will get to know how innovation in concrete and cement manufacturing can change the shape of the industry. Sustainable cement, as a more eco-friendly construction material, can become one of the solutions to climate change. Be amazed by what this innova-
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Leaving no Footprint Behind Decarbonizing the Cement and Concrete Industry
Young people have always been taught that houses made with concrete cannot be crippled down by the ‘Big Bad Wolf.’ But through the years, this story has evolved into a piece of truth, as the said villain in the popular children’s story has taken the shape of one of the scariest nightmare mankind has ever faced—climate change.
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Leaving no Footprint Behind Decarbonizing the Cement and Concrete Industry
Young people have always been taught that houses made with concrete cannot be crippled down by the ‘Big Bad Wolf.’ But through the years, this story has evolved into a piece of truth, as the said villain in the popular children’s story has taken the shape of one of the scariest nightmare mankind has ever faced— climate change. ement is never an exemption in the narrative of environmental degradation. Because concrete came from sedimentary rocks which are vastly available in Karst landscapes, quarrying processes to extract these materials for concrete production negatively affect biodiversity. In fact, the industry is also included in the list of the world’s major carbon emitters.
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Concrete Facts and Truths One can never deny that cement is one of the most widely used material in the construction world. Cement is a useful agent for binding materials in construction as it is a key ingredient in making concrete. From the preparation of foundation, watertight floors to precast pipes manufacturing to the installa-
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the benefit it has offered to the tion of construction of water tanks—cement plays numerous functions. More than this, cement serves as a protection for exposed surfaces of structures against the destructive agents of weather, specific inorganic and even organic chemicals. However, the benefit it has offered to the construction industry has also contributed to a massive carbon dioxide emis10
sion. The processes involved in the production of cement such as chemical and thermal combustion are entailed as one of the largest contributors of carbon dioxide emissions with about 8 percent every year.
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different sectors including the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Energy Agency (IEA) – working with the industry-led Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) – and the Energy Transitions Commission, an initiative involving high-level energy experts and stakeholders aimed to accelerate the transition of production to low-carbon energy systems. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change also strengthens actions and investments for sustainable low carbon generation, setting its target that the global production of cement’s annual emission must fall to at least more than 15 percent by the year 2030 and a net zero carbon emission by 2050. 12
The Paris Agreement on Climate Change also strengthens actions and investments for sustainable low carbon generation, setting its target that the global production of cement’s annual emission must fall to at least more than 15 percent by the year 2030 and a net zero carbon emission by 2050.
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Unfortunately, this target is a very challenging one as it is also projected that rapid urbanization and economic developments all over the world will increase in the next few more years. In other words, as they demand more buildings and other infrastructures, the demand for cement will surely increase. As a matter of fact, business trajectory over the next 30 years is expected to escalate at 5 billion tons each year. Reconstructing Cement and Concrete A lot of researches have been made to reconstruct ce-
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ment in the construction industry. One notable effort came from a Rice University scientist on its programmable cement. Through the kinetic properties of cement that they have recently discovered, they were able to make a program of microscopic, semi-crystalline particles within the material. This programmable cement is said to be with stronger component yet, with lesser carbon emission. Actually, this is not the only attempt, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) was also able to devise a fire-resistant concrete that makes construction safer in the environment, cheap-
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er for market consumption and efficient for investors and those in the construction business. Another breakthrough was recorded when a new report from Chatham House made experiments to measure innovation in reducing carbon emissions associated with cement and concrete through technology. They actually did a ninemonth-long patent landscaping exercise to explore novel cement and alternative clinkers. It is also the group’s intention to encourage more technology companies to patent for
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clinker reduction and outnumber the patents for novel cement. Solidia Technologies was noted one as it showcased a comprehensive innovative patent portfolio for a low-carbon option. Also, Solidia has issued about 14 patents in the US and 75 worldwide for technology that reduces carbon emissions.
All of the above-mentioned innovations hope for only one goal and that is to reconstruct cement and reduce the negative environmental impact brought by cement and concrete production.
One of Solidia’s patented technology is the use of energy and carbon saving cement to concrete which makes reaction with another carbon dioxide instead with water. The mixtures are said to be able to reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete by up to 70% while recycling a huge percentage of water in concrete production.
In the era of global urbanization, shifting gears to resolve carbon emissions and moving on all available solutions should be faster and efficient today. Four mitigation levers were established by IEA and CSI’s 2018 Technology Roadmap for the total decarbonization globally. This will also answer the action to consistent and long-term carbon reduction.
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But first things first, improvement in energy efficiency is a concern to address. Secondly, regarding the processes involved in cement production, shifting away from fossil fuels must be practiced. These will make a significant potential to switch on long-term low carbon emissions. Of the important points to consider in all of these is the availability of clinker substitute materials and the reduction of customer demand for low-clinker cement. Clinker substitutions mean replacing a share of the clinker content in cement with other materials. It has a potential to not just save the environment against carbon emission but also a potential to 26
Clinker substitutions mean replacing a share of the clinker content in cement with other materials.
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help cement become cheaper in the market. In connection to this, the campaign for governments and major concrete-consuming companies to use and grow the market for low-carbon building materials should be intensified. In the end, it has always 28
been humanity’s dream to forge the tallest and most formidable structure in the entire world. And this wish has turned to reality when great minds worked together to cement this vision. But what good is a perfect building if it was built at the expense of our only planet and home. Deep decarbonization in cement and concrete production will surely go a long way, but if
everyone will extend their support, with the advances in digital technology we can all take small steps into reconstructing the world leaving no carbon footprint behind.
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AECOM and Harvard Graduate School of Design envision Manila’s future in newly completed study
ECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, together with the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD), hosted today a public forum to launch the exhibition of Manila: Future Habitations at the San Ignacio Church and Mission House. Centered
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on envisioning Manila’s future, the forum and exhibition are the culmination of Harvard GSD’s research of the 2018 Design Research Studio, launched in February with the Philippines’ capital as its subject. Today’s public forum engaged more than 300 key stakeholders in a discussion on how Manila can overcome and address its challenges to sustainable development and
renewal, with a particular focus on the design of its human settlements, new types of dwellings, the connective tissue and common ground of cities, and the challenge of designing for the human condition against future tensions. It also highlighted the need to future proof and establish sustainable development in the identified areas in Manila. “The aspiration for a more
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beyond the challenges of individual sites. “The four sites of Intramuros, Manila’s historic core, offer a series of unique opportunities for examining contemporary topics in Manila urban development. From re-programming the Port Area, to developing a construction framework for future housing expansion in Baseco, to addressing the wall at Intramuros, to rethinking connectivity across the Pasig River, the urban issues this studio focused are current pressing needs for Manila. However, many of these are also common”, said Spela Videcnik, Design Critic in Architecture, Harvard GSD. The Intramuros Administration, the Philippine government agency with responsibility for administering the historic district, partnered with AECOM and the
livable city was palpable when we were here in February for the first public forum. What this six-part studio collaboration has reiterated is that while each city has a unique history and character, the aspirations of its citizens and the challenges of its policymakers are universal and representative of so many of the world’s urban-centric issues, such as the economic drain of traffic congestion and homogeneity,” said Mohsen Mostafavi, Dean and Alexander and Victoria Wiley Professor of Design, Harvard GSD. “The Southeast Asia Studio
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project has been a very successful and meaningful collaboration with the Harvard Graduate School of Design because we are shaping the mindsets of new and existing generations, through the students’ design research and the public forums. It is imperative that we consider the future through new eyes and from fresh perspectives. We hope that the insights and proposals gained from the bright minds in this design exercise will be beneficial to Manila,” said Sean Chiao, President, Asia Pacific, AECOM. The Manila design studio illustrated urban design as jigsaw puzzle solving, and demonstrated how local coherence across four sites was achieved by considering
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Harvard Graduate School of Design to sponsor and support the Manila Studio research project. “We are excited to be part of the study, and to unveil what AECOM and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design are proposing as a different and enhanced future for Manila under this program. The research proposals provide valuable insights and practical solutions which can be considered for implementation. We hope to increase livability and improve the quality of life of the Manila citizens through design,” said Guiller Asido, Administrator,
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Intramuros Administration. Manila: Future Habitations is also the final part of the three-year series on Southeast Asian megacities, following Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, and the sixth year of the AECOM-Harvard GSD collaboration aimed at providing some of the GSD’s top students with exposure to the urban design challenges and opportunities resulting from the hyper-growth across Asia’s cities. The programme provides a platform for policy makers, urban planners and architects,
and business leaders in the subject city to engage with each other and with new generations of talent on future development. Manila: Future Habitations will be open to the public from 28 September at the San Ignacio Church in Intramuros. It features proposals for four adjacent sites in Manila, covering the Port of Manila; the Baseco compound; the Pasig Riverfront; and the Intramuros. It also showcase actual size housing prototype structures, scale models and graphic plans reflecting the studio research outcomes.
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KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order to provide elevators and escalators to Melbourne Square Stage One in central Melbourne, Australia.
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In this age driven by enormous demand for talent, meet the new generation of engineers that will patch the source gap.
he internet age is an ever-evolving era. It goes without saying that if you do not chase for innovation, you will be left behind. This unending race has also fueled a massive change in our lifestyle that altogether shaped an entirely new breed of mankind. Thus, causing chaotic disagreements between the generations that overlap.
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understand its disruptive potential. But they must understand, that this generation is extensively growing and will soon inherit our lands. And even before you miss that chance to appreciate this remarkable human resource at hand, allow us to introduce the global generation of engineers or the Generation G that will adequately address the skills gap your company needs in order to stand out.
and Gen Z often lead to negative criticisms without giving them a chance.
Advantages of Engineers that are Multicultural You can’t call it innovation unless it addresses massive transformation. And you cannot create a revolution if you’re not willing to transcend cultural limitations. Gen G engineers are inherently multicultural and are very accepting and tolerant towards diversity—be it racially, ethnically, religiously and gender-based.
When traveling they aim to live like locals, looking for authentic experiences in an effort to learn from the culture and people around them. This skill is innate among them and enhances their ability to appreciate, rather than judge, other cultures.
Now, that is the perfect quality you need when you hire an engineer to work in a team. In fact, Harvard Business Review recently highlighted a project that researched performance on multicultural teams. The study resulted to a
conclusion that more creative ideas can be driven from a much diverse team than from a homogenous one. But inherent barriers like the presence of cultural norms often lead to ineffective coordination and misunderstanding when the team
is diverse in composition. But Gen G engineers are known to be multicultural brokers who possess deep experience in empathetic team participation that leads to a greater team performance—a powerful tool in fostering innovation and non-stop progression.
How to Attract Gen G Engineers? With careful thought, you should now understand the value of this new breed of engineers. The challenge, therefore is how to keep them around. As we all know, this
generation can be extremely volatile. So, unless you do something they’ll just slip away with all their ideas with them. First, you need to make an effort not to always antagonize them. Open up your heart and mind into considering the environment they have grown up. Constantly challenge them and harness their overflowing curiosity to bring forth benefits for the company. While doing so, see to it that their needs are also met.
and social entrepreneurship while aligning it with the company’s core values and principles.
Welcome to the Future We have wasted enough time deliberating which generation should be hailed the best. But this age is rapidly evolving and we need to act fast in order to survive. Don’t drive away the present generation along with their talents.
We need them now not Gen G engineers also seek out because prior generations pale in opportunities that allow them to comparison but because they are translate their passion into purpose. the future. Encourage them to do volunteering
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Bring your game face on and learn to answer the most difficult job interview questions.
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ou’re one step towards landing on that dream job you so eagerly want— the only thing that’s keeping you from it is that interview door and the dread of responding to those hard-hitting questions. Engineers especially the more introverted ones are often denied the chance to get the job they so desire despite their very impressive resumes just because they failed miserably during the interview round. But fret not, you can nail even the toughest questions when you prepared beforehand. Dr. Thomas J. Denham, a career counselor at Careers in Transition LLC in Colonie, New York stressed out that the interview portion is indeed an elimination process to weed out those who are not worthy of the position. For an employer, it serves as the last window period to have a glimpse on the applicant’s true nature so that he won’t wind up with the wrong hire. And so, for an engineer like you struggling to finally get the job this time around, Denham offers you some advice to answer the toughest interview questions around.
1. What is your biggest weakness? Questions like these trigger a mental block. And as an engineer posing to have a sterling mind, we don’t want that.
Questions like these, trigger a mental block. And as an engineer posing to have a sterling mind, we don’t want that. According to Denham, this question is in fact thrown to rattle the applicant into admitting weaknesses that may cause him the position he wants. As brilliant escape, try responding with: “I have a tendency to say yes and get overcommitted.” This is then to be followed with an example of how you are working on prioritizing and setting personal limits. Remember not to draw negative attention to yourself through weaknesses. An
interview should always resemble a majestic display of your strengths.
2. What salary do you think you deserve? Yes, indeed. This is one of the question you’ve been itching to ask since you walk through the office door. But, Denham says, “The person who states the salary is the loser.” He followed by explaining, that if you are the first to throw out a number, the number you give could be less than what the employer was planning to pay. It’s a dangerous trap so wait for the employer to give a range, and when it does ask you for a figure you expect to be mak49
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ing, choose a salary that is higher than the median they provide. To be safe, fair advice is to not talk about salary on the first interview.
3. Why should I hire you? This is the moment you’ve rehearsed a million times for. It’s time to show your cards and prove to him that you own the title and the job. But before that, review your resume and pick three to five things that you think makes you outstanding and back them with facts. Denham added, “The notion is that past performance is always the best predictor of future performance.”
4. What didn’t you like about your last job? Reserve your anger and chill out. Take a deep breathe before you impulsively step into another trap. The employer asks this question to fish for answers that would then
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again hint through a weakness. So instead Denham advises you answer this way, “I did not feel my responsibilities were challenging enough.” Then the employer will feel confident about you.
5. Where do you see yourself in three to five years? I know what you’re thinking. “How on earth would I know that?” or better yet, “I’m living in the present so, let’s forget about the future for once.” These answers are definitely a fall out. It’s basically like giving the employer an idea that you do not have any sort of plans or direction in life. According to Denham, you can try a response like, “I’ve done a lot of self-assessment, and what I’ve learned about myself is that I want to make a commitment to this career and I want to build my career here.” That should be enough. Job interview or not, as an engineer you will have to face a lot
of situations in your life when you needed to speak up. You have to be as quick as you can and throw the tides on your side. Often times, practice is just the secret sauce in every triumph. However, honesty will always forge a more lasting work relationship that will make you desirable for who you truly are. At the end of the day, getting that job still requires a tiny bit of luck.
Job interview or not, as an engineer you will have to face a lot of situations in your life when you needed to speak up.
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