BASF, with its Neopor® GPS graphite polystyrene rigid foam insulation suitable for precast insulated wall panels, has joined AltusGroup as its 10th Innovation Partner. BASF launched the ultra-low embodied carbon version of Neopor® Graphite Polystyrene called Biomass Balance (BMB) at the 2022 AIA Conference. The biomass balance approach combines renewable feedstock with traditional fossil feedstock […]
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AltusGroup Exec. Dir. to speak at Carbon Fiber 22 Conference
Carbon fiber — specifically C-GRID carbon fiber grid — is the enabling technology that gives CarbonCast its strength and energy-saving continuous insulation. AltusGroup Executive Director John Carson will be speaking about carbon fiber reinforcing in precast concrete at the CF 22 conference on Nov. 17 in Greenville, S.C. His presentation will detail the many benefits […]
AltusGroup Annual Meeting Presents 2023 Leadership
The AltusGroup Annual General Meeting on September 21 saw the election of officers and board members for the upcoming year. We thank the following members for their leadership. Officers Chairman: Joe Bunkers, Gage Brothers (2-year term)Past Chair: Hagen Harker, Mid-States Concrete IndustriesSecretary: Jason Pitcole, MasterBuildersTreasurer: Dave Schneider, High Concrete Group Board Susanne Aultman, MetromontTony Smith, […]
Net Zero Educational Program Makes an Impact
Our newest continuing education program, “Achieve Net Zero Building Goals with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Precast Sandwich Walls” was one of the top 20 programs on the AEC Daily platform early in 2022. The 1 LU/HSW program provides strategies for reducing the embodied and operational carbon in precast wall panels for owners and architects seeking to […]
