Slag Cement Association Honors Sustainable Concrete Projects

2025 awards highlight versatility of slag cement in high-performance, durable, and eco-friendly construction

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:33pm

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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) has announced the winners of its 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards, recognizing 14 construction projects across the United States that showcase the broad applications and environmental benefits of using slag cement in concrete.

Why it matters

Slag cement is an increasingly important material for creating more sustainable and resilient concrete, reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects. These award-winning projects demonstrate how slag cement can be used to achieve high-performance, architectural, and infrastructure goals while also lowering the environmental impact.

The details

The winning projects were celebrated on April 1, 2026 during the spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. The projects were awarded in six categories: lower carbon concrete, infrastructure, high performance, architectural, durability, and innovative applications. Some of the notable winners include the Meta AI-Designed Mix for the Rosemount Data Center in Minnesota, the Froedtert Hospital Blue Parking Structure in Milwaukee, and the Sanford Dam Auxiliary Spillway in Michigan.

  • The awards were announced on April 1, 2026 during the spring ACI Concrete Convention.
  • The winning projects were completed in 2025.

The players

Slag Cement Association (SCA)

A trade association that promotes the use of slag cement, a supplementary cementitious material that can improve the sustainability and performance of concrete.

Nick Brimley

Membership and Marketing Director at the Slag Cement Association.

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What they’re saying

“The Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards highlights the remarkable versatility of slag cement in our built environment.”

— Nick Brimley, Membership and Marketing Director

What’s next

The SCA plans to continue the Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards program annually to showcase innovative uses of slag cement in the construction industry.

The takeaway

The Slag Cement Association's awards program demonstrates how slag cement is becoming an essential material for building more sustainable, durable, and high-performance concrete structures that reduce the environmental impact of construction.