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What if concrete could benefit the planet? This is the question that is driving innovation in our building and infrastructure construction. What if concrete could benefit the planet? This is the question that is driving innovation in our building and infrastructure construction. Kajima Concrete Base is our new platform for introducing these innovations across the globe, beginning with our carbon-capturing concrete— a world first. Kajima Concrete Base is our new platform for introducing these innovations across the globe, beginning with our carbon-capturing concrete— a world first. By revolutionizing the world of concrete, we want to create a sustainable future for the world we live in. By revolutionizing the world of concrete, we want to create a sustainable future for the world we live in.

Sustainable concrete from Kajima

Sustainable concrete 

from Kajima

Imagine using CO2 to build our cities—and our future.
There’s no easy answer to how to make our world sustainable.
But at Kajima, we’re developing our own answers through concrete.
This two-minute video will give you a better idea of what we have in store.

(09)

First Application of Stay-In-Place Formwork Made of CO2-SUICOM to Highway Bridge Piers

Stay-In-Place formwork made of CO2-SUICOM, a carbon-negative concrete that emits practically zero or less CO2 during concrete production, was applied for the first time to highway bridge pier construction. CO2-SUICOM is a concrete that can absorb and fix CO2 within its interior during the manufacturing process.

(08)

Implementing zero-waste concrete system to an actual construction site

An innovative system that reduces concrete waste generated at construction sites to zero has been put to practical use at the construction site of a large-scale production facility in Kumamoto Prefecture.

(07)

Earning carbon credits from using reduced-cement concrete

By using reduced-cement concrete, we were able to greatly lower CO2 emissions during the construction of Dommy Minami-Nagasaki Annex, a residential building.

(06)

Developing a 3D concrete printing technology that improves efficiency

The Japanese construction industry is encountering serious problems, such as a lack of technicians and productivity issues caused by smaller workforces.

(05)

Achieving a concrete life cycle with zero waste and reduced CO2 emissions

Usually at a construction site, a small amount of concrete goes unused and is either discarded or returned to the ready-mix concrete plant it came from.

(04)

A new, quicker way to construct domed buildings

Through our technology-sharing partnership with US-based Dome Technology, we have developed a new construction method that we call KAJIMA next Technology DOME, or KT Dome.

(03)

Joint research leading to greater carbon negativity

Together with Nippon Concrete Industries Co., we are developing carbon-negative concrete solutions that can greatly reduce the output of CO2.

(02)

Creating a more sustainable concrete-manufacturing cycle

Working jointly with Sanwa Sekisan Co. and Tokai University, we have developed both Cem R3—a cement manufactured from recycled, unused ready-mix concrete that would otherwise be sent back to the plant it came from—as well as Eco-Crete R3, a concrete made from this cement.

(01)

Promoting the use of reduced-cement concrete

In 2014, we collaborated with one university and seven companies to develop Eco-Crete ECM, a reduced-cement concrete that can be manufactured with over 60% less energy and CO2 emissions than standard concrete.

(09)

First Application of Stay-In-Place Formwork Made of CO2-SUICOM to Highway Bridge Piers

Stay-In-Place formwork made of CO2-SUICOM, a carbon-negative concrete that emits practically zero or less CO2 during concrete production, was applied for the first time to highway bridge pier construction. CO2-SUICOM is a concrete that can absorb and fix CO2 within its interior during the manufacturing process.

(08)

Implementing zero-waste concrete system to an actual construction site

An innovative system that reduces concrete waste generated at construction sites to zero has been put to practical use at the construction site of a large-scale production facility in Kumamoto Prefecture.

(07)

Earning carbon credits from using reduced-cement concrete

By using reduced-cement concrete, we were able to greatly lower CO2 emissions during the construction of Dommy Minami-Nagasaki Annex, a residential building.

(06)

Developing a 3D concrete printing technology that improves efficiency

The Japanese construction industry is encountering serious problems, such as a lack of technicians and productivity issues caused by smaller workforces.

(05)

Achieving a concrete life cycle with zero waste and reduced CO2 emissions

Usually at a construction site, a small amount of concrete goes unused and is either discarded or returned to the ready-mix concrete plant it came from.

(04)

A new, quicker way to construct domed buildings

Through our technology-sharing partnership with US-based Dome Technology, we have developed a new construction method that we call KAJIMA next Technology DOME, or KT Dome.

(03)

Joint research leading to greater carbon negativity

Together with Nippon Concrete Industries Co., we are developing carbon-negative concrete solutions that can greatly reduce the output of CO2.

(02)

Creating a more sustainable concrete-manufacturing cycle

Working jointly with Sanwa Sekisan Co. and Tokai University, we have developed both Cem R3—a cement manufactured from recycled, unused ready-mix concrete that would otherwise be sent back to the plant it came from—as well as Eco-Crete R3, a concrete made from this cement.

(01)

Promoting the use of reduced-cement concrete

In 2014, we collaborated with one university and seven companies to develop Eco-Crete ECM, a reduced-cement concrete that can be manufactured with over 60% less energy and CO2 emissions than standard concrete.

(09)

First Application of Stay-In-Place Formwork Made of CO2-SUICOM to Highway Bridge Piers

Stay-In-Place formwork made of CO2-SUICOM, a carbon-negative concrete that emits practically zero or less CO2 during concrete production, was applied for the first time to highway bridge pier construction. CO2-SUICOM is a concrete that can absorb and fix CO2 within its interior during the manufacturing process.

(08)

Implementing zero-waste concrete system to an actual construction site

An innovative system that reduces concrete waste generated at construction sites to zero has been put to practical use at the construction site of a large-scale production facility in Kumamoto Prefecture.

(07)

Earning carbon credits from using reduced-cement concrete

By using reduced-cement concrete, we were able to greatly lower CO2 emissions during the construction of Dommy Minami-Nagasaki Annex, a residential building.

(06)

Developing a 3D concrete printing technology that improves efficiency

The Japanese construction industry is encountering serious problems, such as a lack of technicians and productivity issues caused by smaller workforces.

(05)

Achieving a concrete life cycle with zero waste and reduced CO2 emissions

Usually at a construction site, a small amount of concrete goes unused and is either discarded or returned to the ready-mix concrete plant it came from.

(04)

A new, quicker way to construct domed buildings

Through our technology-sharing partnership with US-based Dome Technology, we have developed a new construction method that we call KAJIMA next Technology DOME, or KT Dome.

(03)

Joint research leading to greater carbon negativity

Together with Nippon Concrete Industries Co., we are developing carbon-negative concrete solutions that can greatly reduce the output of CO2.

(02)

Creating a more sustainable concrete-manufacturing cycle

Working jointly with Sanwa Sekisan Co. and Tokai University, we have developed both Cem R3—a cement manufactured from recycled, unused ready-mix concrete that would otherwise be sent back to the plant it came from—as well as Eco-Crete R3, a concrete made from this cement.

(01)

Promoting the use of reduced-cement concrete

In 2014, we collaborated with one university and seven companies to develop Eco-Crete ECM, a reduced-cement concrete that can be manufactured with over 60% less energy and CO2 emissions than standard concrete.

Learn more about our
sustainable concrete

Reducing
and reusing carbon

ENVIRONMENT

Concrete that benefits the entire planet
by
cutting the volume of CO2 in the air

  • Carbon-capturing concrete

    A world first, produced through a manufacturing process that captures a large volume of CO2 to achieve net carbon emissions of zero or less

    CO2-SUICOM

    CO2-Storage and Utilization
    for Infrastructure by COncrete Materials

  • Reduced-cement concrete

    Partially substitutes industrial by-products for concrete to reduce CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process

    Eco-Crete R3 (Cem R3) / Eco-Crete KKC
    Eco-Crete BLS / Eco-Crete ECM

  • Carbon-storing concrete

    Partially substitutes cement with aggregates and admixtures created when unused concrete and other waste react to and capture CO2

Enhancing durability
and toughness

STRUCTURE／ENDURANCE

Concrete that reduces our carbon footprint
by making buildings more durable

  • SUQCEM

    Concrete optimally reinforced with metal fibers
    (304KB)pdf

  • ECC

    A cementitious compound that is pliable like metal
    but does not crack(389KB)pdf

  • CCb

    Enhances the earthquake resistance
    of existing
    concrete structures from the inside(332KB)pdf

  • MAMOR

    A light yet tough panel that is embedded

    into concrete structures for reinforcement(581KB)pdf

  • Utsuku Seal

    A wet covering
    that brings out concrete’s strength
    and beauty(309KB)pdf

  • Magical Repeller

    A silicone sealant applied on the surface

    to prevent water permeation(291KB)pdf

Improving workability

WORKABILITY

Concrete that is easier to pour,
saving on energy and improving safety on construction sites

  • Fluid concrete

    NV Concrete 
    Fills a mold beautifully without need for compacting    Medium-fluidity concrete 
    Suitable for more intricate molds    (273KB)pdf

  • Cement 3D Printing

    Produces concrete structures from data(442KB)pdf

CARBON UTILIZED CONCRETE

Cutting CO2 in the air through concrete—
a new way to make the world more sustainable

CUCO is a consortium of 55 companies, universities, and research institutes that includes Kajima, Denka Co., and Takenaka Corp. It is involved in the development of concrete materials, manufacturing processes, applications, and evaluation methods to help achieve an ambitious goal: carbon neutrality by 2050. CUCO is financed by the NEDO* Green Innovation Fund.

* The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization is an official National Research and Development Agency of Japan.

Visit the CUCO Website Visit the CUCO Website

KAJIMA CONCRETE BASE

Kajima Concrete Base is a museum of concrete located within Kajima Technical Research
Institute. It provides both visual and interactive displays that provide deeper insight into the
various concretes produced through Kajima’s research and development.
Some content is available online. Click below to learn more about how we produce our
environmentally friendly concretes.

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