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Ecolite Concrete USA is a building systems technology company. They license technologies for the production and design of studcast wall systems. Ecolite wall systems are optimized for rapid delivery of large-scale commercial, municipal, and government construction. Walls are prefabricated offsite, allowing for faster production, and panels can be installed very quickly, leading to faster enclosure.

History
Ecolite started with a hybrid of two common building materials: cold-formed steel framing and lightweight precast concrete. These composite panels are the result of a 5-year R&D process. It licenses the technology and helps licensees build their plant. Ecolite was first used in 2007 by the US Army Corps of Engineers at the US Army National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin. The project was a 56-building MOUT facility. The project was completed in half the time and under budget, and received Concrete Construction’s GreenSite award. Ecolite's mission statement is: •	Develop and license our innovative structural building technologies which enable the rapid design, fabrication and installation of structures, large and small. •	Live out our commitment to sustainable building by employing eco-friendly materials both in our product and in our organization. •	Strive to deploy the highest quality products which better the lives of those who build with Ecolite and those who inhabit the structures made with Ecolite. •	Partner with organizations to provide housing opportunities to those less fortunate.

Products & Services
Ecolite’s studcast wall system merges cold-formed steel framing with lightweight cellular technology. Walls are produced off-site. Steel frame production is run by BIM-controlled machines. The steel frames are pre-cut, drilled, notched, and labeled for easy assembly. Walls can be single or double sided. Ecolite’s double-sided walls were recognized by Hospitality Design and ASID with the 2009 Earth Minded Award for a product.

Freestanding portable concrete walls were first developed for the Idaho National Guard. They are used for temporary fences and barriers.

EcoCAD combines a proprietary CAD program and ERP system. It is licensed by Ecolite to facilitate design and production of studcast wall systems.

Sustainability
The wall panels contain 50 percent recycled material, contain no volatile organic compounds, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing portland cement usage, are recyclable, and low-maintenance. Panels can contribute to LEED credits in four categories.

Awards
Concrete Contractor’s GreenSite Award for public works project, 2008.

Hospitality Design and ASID’s Earth Minded Award for a new product, 2009.