SocietalConnectivity

Joint Sustainability

Initiative

The Joint Sustainability Initiative (JSI) is a multi-association effort of the

concrete structures industrysupply chain to take unified and

integrated action on Sustainable Development

JSI members have signed a joint agreement committing to act

on 9 Declarations.

Declaration #4 addresses 8 Social Values of Concrete Structures

http://www.concretejsi.com/about/declaration.HTM

Declaration #4:

Our integrated thinking will focus on the following Social Values provided by Concrete Structures:

1. Resource efficiency 5. Longevity/durability

2. Safety/protection 6. By-product reduction

3. Financial responsibility 7. Aesthetics

4. Operational continuity 8. Societal connectivity

This presentation discusses Social Value #7:

Societal Connectivity

Societal ConnectivityWhat it means

Concrete structures provide the essential links for

roads

bridges

ports

utility infrastructure

Societal ConnectivityInfrastructure that lasts a lifetime

Societal Connectivity

• Concrete connects people to their...

Community Family Employment Entertainment Faith Education Social Services

• Concrete IS their...

Community Family Employment Entertainment Faith Education Social Services

Societal Connectivity

Societal Connectivity:Community

Societal Connectivity:Community

Societal Connectivity:Family

Societal Connectivity:Family

Societal Connectivity:Employment

Societal Connectivity: Employment

Societal Connectivity:Entertainment

Societal Connectivity:Entertainment

Societal Connectivity:Faith

Societal Connectivity:Faith

Societal Connectivity:Educational

Societal Connectivity:Educational

Societal Connectivity:Social Services

Societal Connectivity:Social Services

Why it’s important tonext Generations

Thank You• American Concrete Institute

• American Shotcrete Association

• American Society of Concrete Contractors

• Architectural Precast Association

• Cast Stone Institute

• Concrete Foundations Association

• Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

• Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association

• Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

• International Concrete Repair Institute

• National Concrete Masonry Association

• National Precast Concrete Association

• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

• Portland Cement Association

• Post-Tensioning Institute

• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

• RMC Research and Education Foundation

• Silica Fume Association

• Tile Roofing Institute

• Tilt-Up Concrete Association