Cemex Presents: Construction Solutions for Wildfire Resiliency

Cemex Presents: Construction Solutions for Wildfire Resiliency

Thursday, November 6, 2025 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM · 1 hr. (US/Pacific)

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Wildfires are reshaping communities across Southern California, where thousands of homes have been lost and rebuilding demands new approaches. This session highlights innovative concrete solutions, including advanced wall systems that enhance fire resistance, precast construction that provides proven durability, and 3D-printed methods that offer speed and workforce efficiency. Together, these approaches deliver wildfire resilience, support faster recovery, and create sustainable housing solutions that respond directly to the region’s urgent needs.
Pass Type
Conference PassExpo + Evening Events PassExpo Hall PassExpo + Keynotes PassSustainable Finance & Investing Forum PassVolunteer PassStudent Pass
Location
South Hall H/J, Booth 113
Program
Greenbuild
Track
Sponsored Session
Learning Level
Basic
Learning Objective 1
Define wildfire resiliency in the built environment and explain why concrete is a superior solution compared to wood-frame construction.
Learning Objective 2
Explore how concrete systems meet new insurance, permitting, and policy requirements in wildfire-affected regions.
Learning Objective 3
Learn from real-world examples of advanced wall systems, precast, and 3D-printed homes that demonstrate fire performance and community benefits.
Learning Objective 4
Understand how concrete contributes to resilient rebuilding strategies that also support climate and carbon-reduction goals.
Continuing Education Credit Offered
AIA LUGBCI
Cemex701Cemex is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable services with a rich history of improving the wellbeing of those it serves through innovative building solutions, efficiency advancements and sustainability efforts. Its U.S. network includes 8 cement plants, close to 50 strategically located cement terminals, nearly 50 aggregate quarries and more than 280 ready-mix concrete plants. Cemex US has been repeatedly recognized for its efforts in sustainability and energy management, including earning U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year consecutively since 2019.