Philippine Daily Inquirer

CEMEX OFFERS INNOVATIVE BUILDING SOLUTIONS FOR PAVEMENTS, HOUSING, AND OTHER STRUCTURES

- By Kenneth M. del Rosario

With the impact of climate change on sprawling urban areas, constructi­on solutions have had to adapt in order to address such issues as flooding and overheatin­g.

CEMEX, a global building materials company, recognizes the need for specialize­d constructi­on solutions that address these issues, as well as the need for faster and reliable constructi­on in pavements, housing, and other structures.

Drawing from more than 100 years of experience, CEMEX has developed and introduced innovative solutions through its cement, readymix concrete, aggregates, and admixtures product offerings. The Company's solutions include: •

Pervia is a ready-mix concrete designed to build permeable and fast water draining concrete structures. Pervia has connected pores which allows water to pass through easily making it an ideal solution for roads prone to flooding. It can also be used in pavements, parking lots, and housing developmen­ts. •

Insularis provides insulation for structures especially during the summer months. Compared to convention­al concrete which absorbs heat, Insularis works to insulate walls, helping to maintain ideal temperatur­es inside structures. Placed as roof coatings, floors or slabs, city dwellers spend less on air-conditioni­ng thereby saving on power bills. •

Durable Concrete extends the useful life of structures built with it. Advances in admixture technology make durable concrete watertight, preventing water from reaching rebars, minimizing the risk of corrosion, and prolonging the life of a building. These innovation­s were showcased at the PhilConstr­uct Manila held at the SMX Convention Center from November 10 to 13. The booth drew close to 4,000 exhibit- goers over the 4-day event, sparking interest from constructi­on industry profession­als.

With these innovative products, CEMEX paves the way to building a better future. Not only will smarter cities benefit this generation, it will bring about better city dwelling conditions to future generation­s.

 ??  ?? Highlighte­d at CEMEX's exhibit were its specialize­d concrete solutions which included Pervia, Insularis, and Durable Concrete. While CEMEX's Pervia aids in flood mitigation, Durable Concrete helps in extending the useful life of a structure built with...
Highlighte­d at CEMEX's exhibit were its specialize­d concrete solutions which included Pervia, Insularis, and Durable Concrete. While CEMEX's Pervia aids in flood mitigation, Durable Concrete helps in extending the useful life of a structure built with...
 ??  ?? Vice President for Investor Relations Paul Arcenas and Technical and Product Developmen­t Director Arturo Rodriguez head the CEMEX team at the Company's exhibit booth in the 2016 PhilConstr­uct Manila.
Vice President for Investor Relations Paul Arcenas and Technical and Product Developmen­t Director Arturo Rodriguez head the CEMEX team at the Company's exhibit booth in the 2016 PhilConstr­uct Manila.
 ??  ?? Exhibit-goers experience first-hand the difference in temperatur­es between panels made with CEMEX's Insularis and convention­al concrete. The thermal properties of Insularis keep surfaces cool making them best for use in structures built in tropical...
Exhibit-goers experience first-hand the difference in temperatur­es between panels made with CEMEX's Insularis and convention­al concrete. The thermal properties of Insularis keep surfaces cool making them best for use in structures built in tropical...
 ??  ?? CEMEX's Housing Manager explains the properties of Pervia as an aid to flood mitigation because of its permeabili­ty ensuring faster water drainage.
CEMEX's Housing Manager explains the properties of Pervia as an aid to flood mitigation because of its permeabili­ty ensuring faster water drainage.
 ??  ?? A sunken handprint invites guests to experience CEMEX's Insularis.
A sunken handprint invites guests to experience CEMEX's Insularis.
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