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Transcript of Joint Sustainability Initiative
Operational Continuity
Joint Sustainability
Initiative
The Joint Sustainability Initiative (JSI) is a multi-association effort
of the Concrete Structures Industry
supply 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. By-product reduction
2. Safety/protection 6. Aesthetics
3. Financial responsibility 7. Societal connectivity
4. Operational continuity 8. Longevity/durability
This presentation discusses Social Value #4:
Operational Continuity
Operational ContinuityWhat it Means
• Maintain Essential Services– Police and fire– Hospitals– Communications– Transportation– Military
• Business Continuity
Operational ContinuityWhy We Need It
Natural and Man-made Disasters
Construction and
Maintenance
25% of businesses fail to reopen after disaster
Institute for Business and Home Safety
How Concrete Helps
Concrete structures have proven to withstand natural and man-made disasters.
Hurricane and Tornado Resistance
Concrete is the leading choice for hurricane and tornado resistant structures
Concrete is Fire Resistant
• History of good performance in
fire• Non-combustible
• Low thermal conductivity
• Maintains cool inner core during
fires
People, Property and Operations
• Data vaults for critical material
• Fire protection systems
• Electromagnetic shielding
Resistant to Terrorism
• Concrete provides superior protection against military or terrorist attack.
• Concrete is the material of choice for blast resistance and vehicle barriers.
Concrete Roadways are Durable
• Reduces need for reconstruction
• Congestion is reduced
Congested interchange = $300,000 in lost productivity
Business as Usual?
Concrete Construction Saves Time
Services provided faster
Saved 5 months construction time
Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionWashington, D.C.
Operational Continuity
• Greater disaster resistant life returns to normal quicker
• Less disruption and lost productivity for maintenance
• Services sooner
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