“Pruksa,” a leader in real estate development, and “Nakhon Luang Cement, or Insee Cement,” a leading producer and distributor of cement in Thailand, have joined forces to elevate the Thai construction industry by developing green solutions. They recently celebrated the success of their new eco-friendly hydraulic cement formula, “Insee Dum High Early Strength,” which is being used as a raw material for producing low-carbon precast concrete panels that are durable and capable of bearing high loads. This innovation is being implemented in Pruksa's residential projects as the first step towards providing quality homes that meet the needs of environmentally conscious consumers. This initiative significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions from the production process.

Mr. Thira Thongwilai, CEO of Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited, stated that the construction sector contributes over 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year. When including the production process of construction materials, this figure rises to 40%, underscoring the urgent need for the real estate and construction industries to collaboratively find ways to mitigate environmental impacts.

Pruksa is committed to continuously developing innovations that help reduce environmental impacts. This collaboration with Insee Cement marks another significant step towards driving the Thai construction industry towards sustainability. Together, we have developed and tested a new cement formula for producing low-carbon precast panels, maintaining the strength and durability comparable to standard cement. This not only ensures strong and durable homes but also tangibly reduces environmental impacts.

Mr. Songsak Piyawanrat, Deputy CEO of Inno Precast Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Pruksa Holding and the largest producer and distributor of precast concrete panels in Thailand, revealed that we are dedicated to creating housing solutions that balance comfort and sustainability. By producing low-carbon precast concrete panels for various projects, we believe this innovation will not only help reduce environmental impacts but also set a new standard for the construction industry in Thailand, allowing customers to live in quality homes that are strong and durable while contributing to a better future for our planet.

Inno Precast has begun using the new Insee Dum High Early Strength cement to produce high-quality precast panels since late last year, with plans for continuous production. It is expected that by 2025, approximately 4,000 low-carbon precast panels will be delivered to Pruksa's projects, resulting in a total reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 2,556,784 kilograms, equivalent to planting 263,198 trees.

Mr. Montree Nithikul, CEO of the Cement Business of Nakhon Luang Cement Public Company Limited, added that the construction industry faces environmental challenges, including high energy consumption in the production of materials, construction waste issues, and carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming. Traditional construction often relies on Portland cement, which generates high levels of carbon dioxide during the limestone calcination process. Therefore, we need to seek new solutions to address these issues. The new “Insee Dum High Early Strength” cement is another solution to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with the company's goal towards Net Zero.

This new Insee Dum High Early Strength cement is suitable for precast concrete component production and large-scale prestressed concrete work. It is designed to have high early strength, excellent flowability for easy pouring, and a smooth finish, enhancing production efficiency. Additionally, it is a hydraulic cement with low greenhouse gas emissions, making it a high-quality cement in both engineering and environmental aspects.

This collaboration between Pruksa and Insee Cement represents another significant step in establishing new standards for the Thai construction industry while helping to reduce long-term environmental impacts and driving the real estate sector towards a more sustainable future.