Agrément South Africa endorsed Aerated Autoclaved Concrete's (AAC) environmental advantages in a special feature published in the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) publication, Issue #13 — September 2019. This endorsement from a leading South African construction standards body recognised AAC as a sustainable, environmentally responsible building material for the South African construction industry.
The endorsement highlighted AAC's significantly lower embodied carbon compared to conventional masonry materials, its water efficiency during manufacturing, and its contribution to energy-efficient buildings through superior thermal insulation. These environmental credentials align with South Africa's green building agenda and the construction industry's commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
Aertec's products carry both Agrément South Africa certification and Ecostandard South Africa green building material certification, providing specifiers with the documented environmental performance data required for green building rating applications.