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Did you know that concrete parking lots can save on energy costs? Concrete parking lots require up to half the lights as asphalt lots do because concrete reflects light - and lighter colored concrete helps to reduce ambient heat around surrounding buildings and offices.

Did you know that flowable fill can actually help to reduce project costs? This is because it doesn't require different stages of fill or compaction and then requires little maintenance afterward.

Did you know that concrete surfaces can reduce parking lot lighting costs? Because concrete parking lots reflect light - instead of absorbing light as blacktop asphalt lots do - less lights and light fixtures are needed to effectively light a secure parking lot.

Not only are concrete building materials durable and energy efficient, but they are environmentally friendly as well. Studies have found that concrete production requires less energy than that of other comparable building materials.

The Burj Khalifa office tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is built out of concrete and is the tallest building in the world. Much of the height is due to a spire that sits atop the building. However, the Burj Khalifa has about 160 floors that can be used in commerce, compared to 102 stories in the Empire State Building in New York City.