“Achieving Sustainable Construction Is First Using the Right Material for the Right Job”: In Conversation With Seratech

Co-founders of Seratech Sam Draper and Barney Shanks. Image © Helene SandbergSeratech's technology, developed by Sam Draper and Barney Shanks, eliminates the CO₂ footprint of concrete and reduces carbon emissions in construction. This innovative process uses silica, a waste product from flue gases, as a carbon-negative cement replacement in concrete. By incorporating silica, the required amount of Portland cement is reduced by 40%, resulting in the production of carbon-negative concre