Building a Greener Future With ECOPact
At 2124 Oxford Street East in London, Ontario, Project Steris stands tall, literally and figuratively, as a powerful example of what modern, sustainable construction can achieve. In honour of Earth Day, we’re proud to highlight how this 30,200 square-foot warehousing and distribution facility exemplifies innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility through Tilt-Up construction and the use of Lafarge’s Ecopact concrete.
Strength in Sustainability
Led by Dancor Construction, with design by Architectural Design Inc. and engineering by Tacoma Engineers, Project Steris showcases the precision and power of Tilt-Up construction. With 38 massive concrete panels erected across the site, the project’s largest panel measured an impressive 778 square feet, while the tallest rose to 29 feet 2 inches. The heaviest panel tipped the scales at 88,360 pounds, demonstrating the structural integrity Tilt-Up delivers on a large scale.
The panels, totalling 18,700 square feet, were constructed and installed with remarkable efficiency, setting a high bar for future builds. The entire lifting and steel erection phase was completed ahead of schedule, reinforcing Tilt-Up’s reputation for speed without compromising on quality.
Ecopact Concrete: A Greener Choice
What truly sets this project apart is its unwavering commitment to sustainability, most notably through using Lafarge’s ECOPact, the world’s broadest range of low-carbon concrete.
By choosing ECOPact, our team significantly reduced the environmental impact of construction without compromising on strength, durability, or performance. ECOPact offers up to 90% lower CO₂ emissions compared to traditional (CEM I) concrete, helping to decarbonize the built environment, a critical step in the global push for a net-zero future.
For this project, Tilt Wall selected the ECOPact mix with a 30–50% CO₂ reduction, as other, more sustainable options were not structurally sufficient for the wall panels. Committed to maintaining both sustainability and quality, Tilt Wall also absorbed the additional cost of using ECOPact, reinforcing our dedication to responsible building practices.
Almost 40% of global CO₂ emissions are tied to how companies build and operate buildings, with 30% occurring during construction. By selecting ECOPact for not only Steris but many more projects, we’re helping to build a better future.
In addition to incorporating ECOPact low-carbon concrete, Tilt Wall prioritized sourcing local labour and materials. This helped reduce transportation-related emissions, supported the local economy, and helped surrounding communities thrive.
Setting a New Standard
Backed by a team of experts, Project Steris is more than just a warehouse; it’s a benchmark for the future of industrial construction. It blends advanced construction techniques with sustainability goals, proving that speed, strength, and environmental consciousness can co-exist.
On this Earth Day, we celebrate projects like Steris that reflect the evolving values of our industry, where operational efficiency meets environmental stewardship. Together, through smarter design and sustainable materials, we’re building a better future—one panel at a time.
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References
ECOPACT. Holcim. (n.d.). https://www.lafarge.ca/en/ecopact