Lafarge Canada and The Daniels Corporation announce First Carbon Smart Design collaboration using advanced concrete mixed design technology in Downtown Toronto
TORONTO, ON, Nov. 27, 2024 - Lafarge Canada, and its subsidiary Innocon, today announced a pioneering collaboration with The Daniels Corporation driving sustainable construction by leveraging carbon smart design principles and optimizing concrete mix designs at the Daniels on Parliament development located in downtown Toronto. This landmark project involves the use of approximately 31,000 cubic meters of ECOPact® concrete1, covering an industry-leading 75% of the project’s concrete requirement. As a result, the collaboration is projected to reduce the building’s embodied carbon footprint by up to 25 per cent compared to standard concrete.
“We are dedicated to leading the way in innovative construction in the GTA by providing more sustainable building solutions that maintain high performance and efficiency,” said Andy Unger, VP, Concrete, Lafarge Canada (East). “Our products not only meet the most rigorous demands of modern construction but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Our teams have worked tirelessly to provide The Daniels Corporation with smart mix designs that are customized to each component of the building to deliver both performance and reduced embodied carbon. This first project will certainly set a new benchmark for the industry.”
Throughout the collaborative endeavor, Innocon conducted a comprehensive assessment for each phase of the project, employing approximately 38 distinct ECOPact® mix designs and schedule flexibility to achieve substantial carbon savings2 while maintaining construction timelines. This partnership not only marks the highest use of ECOPact® concrete in high-rise construction in Eastern Canada by Innocon to date but also demonstrates that significant sustainability improvements can be realized without compromising efficiency. The initiative sets a new benchmark for how strategic collaboration in design can drive progress in the construction industry.
“This unique initiative marks a progressive milestone in how we collaborate to build high-quality living spaces sustainably,” said David Kelly, President, Innocon. “We aim to establish a new standard for sustainable construction in Toronto and to promote further adoption of ECOPact®, our low-carbon concrete solution, in the construction industry.”
“Collaborating with forward-thinking partners like Lafarge and Innocon enables us to drive real progress in decarbonizing new home construction,” said Adam Molson, Vice President of The Daniels Corporation. “Through our data-driven partnership, we’re able to make significant strides toward reducing emissions in the homes we build. Our goal is to accelerate the shift toward sustainable practices in construction as quickly as possible.”
The Daniels on Parliament project, located at 365 Parliament Street in Toronto’s Regent Park consists of one 25-storey tower and one 10-storey tower, offering 642 residential units, underground parking, and retail units at ground level. Construction is in progress and is expected to occupy in mid-2025.
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1 ECOPact Prime and Standard are two levels within Lafarge’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete solution.
ECOPact Prime offers the highest level of carbon reduction by integrating innovative binders and mix designs to achieve up to 90% lower CO₂ emissions than traditional concrete.
ECOPact Standard delivers substantial carbon savings of up to 30% and is formulated to meet rigorous construction demands, offering an optimal balance between sustainability and performance.
2 Carbon Savings are calculated based on the most recent published data and project-specific EPDs compared to the Ontario CRMCA average.
About Lafarge Canada Inc.
Lafarge Canada is the largest provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions in Canada, including aggregates, cement, ready mix and precast concrete, asphalt and paving, road and civil construction. We have over 6,900 employees and 400 sites across the country, and as an affiliate of Holcim, Lafarge Canada is driven by the Group’s purpose to build progress for people and the planet.
Holcim’s 63,448 employees are on a mission to decarbonize building while improving living standards for all. We empower our customers to build better with less, with a broad range of low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact® to ECOPlanet®. Through innovative systems, from Elevate’s roofing to PRB’s insulation, Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green retrofitting.
With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is on its way to becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets validated by SBTi.
About Innocon Inc.
Innocon Inc., a joint venture between Lafarge Canada and Heidelberg, is the largest provider of innovative and sustainable concrete solutions in the GTA. Every day, Innocon delivers concrete to hundreds of construction projects, ranging from small house renovations to the biggest high-rise buildings in Canada. We are dedicated to continuous innovation and sustainability with the support of our joint owners, Lafarge and Heidelberg, both world leaders in the construction industry. Our products display increasing levels of technical performance and anticipate changing industry requirements.
With over 450 employees distributed around 18 sites in the GTA, our core values include respect for people and respect for our environment. We hold ourselves to the highest Health and Safety standards, ensuring that our actions today do not limit the possibilities of future generations.
www.innocon.on.ca
About The Daniels Corporation
The Daniels Corporation is one of Canada’s pre-eminent builders/developers, building nearly 40,000 new homes across the Greater Toronto Area for over 40 years. Daniels is the developer of TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto’s Entertainment District and the City of the Arts community on Toronto’s East Bayfront. Among its many initiatives, Daniels partnered with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize 53 of the 69-acre Regent Park community in Toronto. Regent Park is home to the World Urban Pavilion, a collaboration between the Urban Economy Forum, UN-Habitat, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Daniels. Daniels goes above and beyond to build inclusive and sustainable communities to create a better future for all.
Contacts
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Anna Salomao
anna.salomao@lafarge.com
The Daniels Corporation
Megan Aird
media@danielscorp.com
