Workshop 08 - The fast lane to decarbonising road infrastructure
Thursday, March 12
11:30
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13:00
Chair: Louis Bettini, Chair TC4.5, Australia
Room: Room 6
How can the road sector accelerate its transition to low-cost, low‑carbon practices?
PIARC’s Technical Committee 4.5 is leading global efforts to identify and reduce carbon impacts across all phases of road projects. In this interactive workshop, the Committee will present its latest findings and practical solutions based on case studies, literature reviews, and international surveys. Delegates will gain insights into real‑world decarbonization outcomes, supported by clear indicators and best practices, and will be able to directly challenge committee members.
What to expect:
-A focused review of logistical and technological challenges in construction and maintenance—and strategies to address them.
-Practical examples of mitigation measures that deliver measurable carbon reductions.
-An interactive discussion with experts shaping global standards for sustainable roads.
Core topics:
-Improving efficiency in road construction and maintenance.
-Innovative decarbonization technologies, including low‑carbon materials and design.
-Reducing emissions across supply‑chain logistics.
-Lowering emissions from construction and maintenance equipment.
-Carbon calculators for accurate measurement and informed decision‑making.
Why attend?
-Learn from global best practices, engage directly with TC4.5 experts, and take away actionable strategies to reduce carbon emissions in your projects.
- Welcome and session introduction
- Presentations
- Interactive Session - Questions and Answers - (multiple members)
- Presentations
- Interactive Session - Questions and Answers - (multiple members)
- Presentations
- Interactive Session - Questions and Answers - (multiple members)
- Conclusion
- Organization
Welcome and session introduction
• Louis Bettini, Chair TC4.5, Australia
Presentations
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Decarbonisation of road construction and maintainance - Planning and Design - overview of outputs from Working Group 1
Interactive Session - Questions and Answers - (multiple members)
• Moderator: Juliane Buchheister, Co-Leader of WG1 in TC4.5, Switzerland
Presentations
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Decarbonisation of road construction and maintainance - Construction and Maintanance Practice - overview of outputs from Working Group 2
Interactive Session - Questions and Answers - (multiple members)
• Short Presentation: Tiago Rodrigues, WG2, Portugal
• Moderator: Sharon Atkins, Co-leader of WG2 in TC4.5, New Zealand
Presentations
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Decarbonisation of road construction and maintainance - Carbon Calculators - overview of outputs from Working Group 3
Interactive Session - Questions and Answers - (multiple members)
• Moderator: Mansi Desai, Leader of WG3, United Kingdom
Conclusion
• Louis Bettini, Chair of TC4.5, Australia
Organization
Session Organiser: Louis Bettini, Chair of TC4.5, Australia
Session Secretary: Mansi Desai, Leader of WG3, United Kingdom