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CMSI pioneers low-carbon transformation in construction with Sustain360°
CMSI, a renowned name in civil and structural engineering, partnered with Sustain360° to reimagine the environmental footprint of highway infrastructure. Focused on the carbon-intensive process of beam manufacturing, CMSI leveraged advanced life cycle modeling to compare traditional concrete beams with an innovative hybrid composite design. The initiative delivered actionable insights that significantly cut emissions while maintaining strength, safety, and structural performance.
Challenge
CSMI aimed to compare the environmental impact of traditional concrete-based highway beam manufacturing with an alternative hybrid composite beam design.
The goal was to:
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Evaluate carbon emissions across sourcing, manufacturing, and transport.
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Showcase the emissions savings potential of innovative materials and processes.
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Drive material-level decision making to support large-scale infrastructure projects with reduced carbon intensity.
Solution
Sustain360° deployed its life cycle modeling engine to process:
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BOM datasets of both baseline and hybrid composite beams
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Material, supplier, and process data across the supply chain
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Ingested and visualized data using knowledge graphs and analytics dashboards
Impact
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Achieved a 42% reduction in carbon emissions by replacing traditional concrete with a hybrid composite beam design
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Uncovered optimization opportunities in material selection and supplier mix
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Delivered data-driven insights that helped the client prioritize low-emission manufacturing pathways
Value Proposition
The outcomes enabled the client to make informed, emissions-conscious decisions.
Material substitution and design choices.
Scope 3 supplier and transport emissions.
Cost-benefit alignment between innovation and carbon reduction targets.
