The new product will offer builders a powerful tool to decarbonize their projects by combining two innovative technologies
Lanaudière, June 3, 2025 – Quebec-based Isobloc, known for its high-performance, durable, insulated concrete blocks, and CarbiCrete, a world leader in decarbonized concrete, have announced the launch of Isobloc ZÉRO, Canada’s first insulated masonry unit made with cement-free concrete.
Isobloc ZÉRO delivers the same performance as standard concrete, but with a significantly lower carbon footprint. CarbiCrete’s patented process for making decarbonized concrete eliminates cement-related emissions and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, by replacing cement with a steel-making by-product and mineralizing CO2 into the concrete for permanent storage.
Designed and manufactured in Quebec, Isobloc ZÉRO is intended for architects, contractors, developers and institutions looking to meet the requirements of new environmental standards without compromising project quality or profitability.
“With Isobloc ZÉRO, we’re no longer just talking about building walls. We’re talking about building the future,” says Éric Dionne, President of Isobloc. “It’s a revolution for the construction industry. These masonry units are insulated, durable, easy-to-install, and now, decarbonized.”
“CarbiCrete is committed to continuous innovation in green construction,” says CEO Jacob Homiller. “The combination of our cement-free concrete technology with Isobloc’s energy-efficient construction solution will provide builders with a powerful tool for decarbonizing their projects, both in terms of embodied and operational carbon.”
Dionne says that with this innovation, Isobloc is pursuing its mission to propel construction towards a more responsible, high-performance and resilient future. The product is available for purchase from Isobloc now for pilot projects and will be offered on a larger scale later this year.
About CarbiCrete
CarbiCrete is a Montreal-based carbon removal technology company whose patented technology enables the production of cement-free, decarbonized concrete made with industrial by-products and captured carbon dioxide. Carbicrete.com
About Isobloc
Founded in 1984, Isobloc manufactures insulated masonry blocks that combine structure, thermal insulation, and architectural finish. The company is known for its local, sustainable, and innovation-driven approach. Isobloc.com
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