On June 24, Kedge Construction held a seminar at the Kuo-shu Liang International Conference Hall at National Taiwan University. More than 100 professionals from the construction industry, including civil engineers and architects, attended the event to discuss topics such as ESG in construction, low-carbon building materials and methods, and the transition to net-zero. The seminar also explored global and domestic carbon reduction trends, focusing on opportunities for net-zero transformation.
“Sustainable practice should be linked to professional expertise and expanded through diverse collaboration and integration, which is Kedge Construction’s core sustainability philosophy,” said Huang Yi-Fang, General Manager of Kedge Construction. The transition to carbon reduction in the construction industry depends on upstream material development and downstream automation and smart construction. Kedge Construction not only engages with suppliers through conferences but also extends its efforts to construction seminars, fostering a consensus among industry, government, and academia.
During the seminar, Professor Liu Kuang-Yan’s research team from the Department of Civil Engineering at National Cheng Kung University presented findings showing that low-carbon concrete has the same seismic resistance as conventional concrete. This research highlights that using low-carbon cement concrete as a replacement for traditional cement concrete is not only feasible but also a key factor in driving the industry’s transformation.
