NovoCrete®

Engineering Stability from the Ground Up

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NovoCrete® is part of a performance-based rehabilitation approach that upgrades existing soils into durable, hydraulically bound base courses. EcoCEM Consulting helps infrastructure owners determine where the technology fits through engineering evaluation, design integration, and construction support.

PERFORMANCE BEGINS WITH UNDERSTANDING

Building Better Infrastructure Starts Below the Surface

Infrastructure rehabilitation should begin with understanding existing site conditions—not assuming excavation and replacement are the only solution. EcoCEM Consulting evaluates soils, loading requirements, drainage, climate exposure, and long-term performance objectives to determine whether in-place stabilization is appropriate. When project conditions are favourable, NovoCrete® helps transform existing materials into durable, hydraulically bound base courses while reducing construction impacts and improving lifecycle value.

Who We Work With

Municipalities & Public Agencies

Supporting transportation departments and municipalities with performance-based evaluations, pilot projects, rehabilitation planning, and long-term asset management strategies.

Developers & Industrial Owners

Helping developers and industrial owners improve roads, logistics yards, storage areas, and hardstands through practical, lifecycle-focused rehabilitation solutions.

Engineers & Designers

Working alongside geotechnical and civil engineers to integrate performance-based stabilization into project design while respecting the role of the Engineer of Record.

Contractors

Supporting construction teams with planning, sequencing, quality assurance, and construction support to ensure successful project delivery.

EcoCEM's Role

EcoCEM Consulting provides independent, performance-based rehabilitation consulting that evaluates every project on its own merits. When in-place stabilization is the appropriate solution, NovoCrete® becomes one of several engineering solutions selected to achieve the project's performance objectives, not the starting point for every project.

BUILDING SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

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Lower Carbon Impact

By upgrading suitable in-situ materials rather than replacing them, transportation requirements, imported aggregates, and construction-related emissions can be significantly reduced.

Responsible Resource Use

Reusing existing site materials reduces demand for new aggregates while minimizing excavation, landfill disposal, and natural resource consumption.

Protecting the Environment

A dense hydraulically bound base helps manage moisture movement while reducing disturbance to surrounding land and limiting construction impacts.

Long-Term Sustainability

Longer-lasting infrastructure requires fewer rehabilitation cycles, reducing maintenance activities, material consumption, and lifecycle environmental impacts.

Sustainable performance is measured over the life of the asset - not only during construction

WHY OWNERS CHOOSE NOVOCRETE®

When engineering evaluation confirms that in-place stabilization is the right solution, NovoCrete® technology delivers measurable advantages over conventional remove-and-replace construction. The result is faster delivery, lower lifecycle costs, improved durability, and more sustainable infrastructure.

Faster Project Delivery
Roads and working areas can often return to service sooner, reducing disruption to communities and operations.

Reuse Existing Materials
Suitable in-situ soils become part of the finished structure, minimizing excavation and imported aggregates.

Long-Term Durability
Creates a dense hydraulically bound base designed to resist moisture, frost, and repeated loading.

Lower Lifecycle Costs
Reduced maintenance requirements help lower the total cost of ownership over the life of the asset.

Reduced Environmental Impact
Less hauling, less waste, fewer new materials, and lower construction-related emissions.

Performance-Based Engineering
Every project is supported by engineering evaluation, laboratory testing, and quality assurance, not assumptions.

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Performance begins below the surface. The results last for decades.

LOWER LIFECYCLE COST.
GREATER VALUE.

Infrastructure owners are under increasing pressure to deliver longer-lasting roads while managing limited budgets and rising construction costs. When engineering evaluation confirms that in-place stabilization is appropriate, NovoCrete® can significantly reduce excavation, imported materials, hauling, construction time, and long-term maintenance, improving both project economics and lifecycle value.

What the Numbers Show

The comparison above is based on OPiS NovoCrete® reference project data and illustrates the potential efficiencies achieved by reusing suitable in-place materials rather than conventional remove-and-replace construction. Project-specific results will vary depending on site conditions, soil characteristics, engineering design, and construction logistics, but consistently demonstrate meaningful reductions in material consumption, transportation, construction duration, and associated environmental impacts.

Construction Benefits

Reuse existing site materials
Minimize excavation
Reduce imported aggregates
Fewer truck movements
Faster construction
Earlier return to service

Long-Term Benefits

Lower lifecycle costs
Reduced maintenance
Improved durability
Lower environmental impact
Conserves natural resources
Performance verified through engineering design and quality assurance

The greatest savings are often realized long after construction is complete, through reduced maintenance, longer service life, and better infrastructure performance.

PROVEN APPLICATIONS

Commercial & Development

Parking areas
Commercial developments
Business parks
Access roads

Where NovoCrete® Performs Best

Transportation Infrastructure

Municipal streets
Rural roads
Highways
Intersections
Roundabouts
Airport pavements

Industrial & Logistics

Distribution centres
Container yards
Storage facilities
Industrial roads
Heavy haul routes
Oil & Gas Facilities

Resource & Agricultural

Forestry roads
Mining operations
Oil & gas facilities
Agricultural infrastructure

Every successful rehabilitation project begins with understanding existing conditions, not assumptions. EcoCEM Consulting helps infrastructure owners identify the right solution for every project, with NovoCrete® forming one part of a complete performance-based rehabilitation strategy.

Economic Benefits

Lower Lifecycle Costs
Longer Infrastructure Service Life
Faster Construction
Reduced Material Requirements
Lower Transportation Costs
Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Less Construction Waste
Reduced Maintenance Requirements
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Maximizes Use of Existing In-Place Materials

NovoCrete® delivers measurable economic value by reducing construction costs, minimizing future maintenance, and extending the service life of infrastructure assets.

Built for Structural Performance

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Supports heavy traffic, industrial yards, logistics facilities and airport runways.
Creates a dense hydraulically bound base with excellent structural capacity
Distributes wheel loads more effectively, reducing localized stress
Resists rutting, settlement, and deformation under repeated loading
Maintains strength through freeze-thaw cycles and moisture exposure
Reduces reflective cracking by providing a more stable foundation
Performs across a wide range of in-situ soil conditions
Provides long-term structural performance with reduced maintenance

A hydraulically bound base distributes loads more efficiently than conventional granular bases, helping infrastructure withstand heavier traffic while maintaining long-term stability.

Impermeabile/Water Resistant

Prevents water infiltration into the stabilized base.
Reduces moisture movement and capillary action.
Improves freeze/thaw durability.
Resists erosion, pumping, and weathering.
Preserves structural performance in all weather conditions.
Reduces long-term maintenance requirements.

Water is one of the leading causes of pavement deterioration. NovoCrete® technology prevents water infiltration to preserve structural performance and improve freeze/thaw durability.

Performance Verification

Project-specific laboratory mix design
Soil compatibility and suitability testing
Binder content optimized through laboratory analysis
Moisture and compaction control during construction
Continuous field quality assurance
Density verification through field testing
Plate load or modulus testing, where specified
Strength verification (UCS and performance testing)
Compliance with project specifications and quality standards
Documented QA/QC throughout construction

Every project is supported by laboratory validation, field quality control, and documented testing to confirm the stabilized base meets the required engineering performance.

Soil Compatibility

Suitable for most native and imported soils
Effective in clay, silt, sand, gravel, and loam
Compatible with cohesive and non-cohesive soils
Performs well in moist and wet site conditions
Applicable to soils containing up to 15% organic matter
Compatible with high-salinity soils
Improves bearing capacity of weak subgrades
Reduces swelling and shrinkage of expansive soils
Stabilizes contaminated and reclaimed soils
Ideal for rehabilitation using existing in-situ materials

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Every project begins with laboratory testing to confirm soil compatibility, optimize binder content, and validate expected performance.

Environmental Sustainability Benefits

Reuses existing in-situ materials, reducing demand for new aggregates
Requires only mineral-based components, no synthetic chemical additives
Reduces transportation, fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions
Minimizes excavation, landfill disposal, and construction waste
Conserves natural resources through in-place rehabilitation
Supports stabilization and immobilization of contaminated soils
Reduces site disturbance and preserves surrounding landscapes
Improves lifecycle sustainability through longer-lasting infrastructure
Lowers maintenance requirements and associated environmental impacts
Supports sustainable infrastructure and circular construction practices

By rehabilitating existing materials rather than replacing them, NovoCrete® helps reduce environmental impacts throughout the entire lifecycle of the asset from construction through long-term operation.

Construction Efficiency

Rehabilitates existing in-situ materials, minimizing excavation
Integrates seamlessly into standard construction practices
Uses conventional stabilization and paving equipment
Requires no specialized or proprietary machinery
Reduces construction time and traffic disruption
Simplifies logistics by reducing imported materials
Suitable for urban, rural, and remote project locations
Easily incorporated into performance-based rehabilitation projects

NovoCrete® integrates with established construction practices, allowing contractors to use familiar equipment and proven methods while delivering higher-performing infrastructure.

Global Performance

Suitable for municipal, industrial, commercial, and transportation infrastructure
Successfully implemented across multiple continents
Proven in a wide range of climates and soil conditions
Supported by established international engineering experience
Performance validated through laboratory and field applications
Adaptable to regional design standards and construction practices
Continually refined through worldwide project experience
Now available to support Canadian infrastructure projects

NovoCrete® combines decades of international experience with local engineering support from EcoCEM Consulting to deliver proven, performance-based rehabilitation solutions for Canadian infrastructure.