GCP Applied Technologies Receives Top Honors for Innovation & Diversity

Leading publications & industry organizations award GCP for transforming the construction technology industry.

 GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP), a leading global provider of construction products technologies, is proud to announce that 2019 was a milestone year of achievements. Publications, editors, customers and industry organizations honored the company with top awards for product innovation, diversity, and leadership in the construction technology industry.

“It is an honor to be recognized by so many esteemed industry members. It is a testament to GCP’s commitment to innovation and providing increased value to our customers,” said Randy Dearth, GCP President and CEO. “It is particularly fulfilling to be recognized as a diverse company. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at GCP, encouraging contributions from a workforce with a variety of perspectives.”

GCP Applied Technologies’ 2019 honors include:

• Building Design + Construction Magazine’s Editor’s Choice 2019 Top Products: GCP’s PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 air barrier, primerless, permeable, self-adhering air barrier membrane, was selected by the editors as one of the best new products for the building design and construction industry in 2019, and is featured in the December issue.

• Constructech Top Products 2019: GCP’s VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system was named by Constructech Magazine as one of their 2019 Top Products. The premier ranking recognizes the elite technology products serving the construction industry.

• The Constructech 50 2019: For the second consecutive year, GCP was selected for Constructech Magazine’s list of the 50 most influential construction technology software providers. GCP made the Top 10 on the list for their solutions that innovate, inspire, and drive positive disruption. 

• Connected World’s Women of M2M/IoT Awards: Susan Dalton, Vice President, Smart Technology and IoT at GCP, was honored. The Women of M2M/IoT list is comprised of some of the most powerful women in the technology sector. Susan was recognized at the awards ceremony for being a leader in pushing connected technologies forward in the construction industry.

• Winning ‘W’ Company by 2020 Women on Boards: GCP was honored for the second consecutive year for having at least 20% women on its board of directors before the year 2020. GCP’s board of directors includes three women, representing 30% of the company’s ten board seats.

• Concrete Construction Magazine’s Most Innovative Product Awards 2019: The annual award program honors innovative new products designed for all segments of the concrete and masonry industries. Products are voted on by the magazine audiences and by World of Concrete attendees. GCP’s VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system was awarded “Industry Choice” in the Production & Delivery Equipment category, and GCP’s CLARENA® RC40 admixture was awarded “Expert’s Choice” in the Materials for Concrete Construction category.

• BuiltWorlds' Building Tech 50 List 2019: GCP was named one of the top 50 leading companies in the building technology space.

• PCI’s Member of The Year Award 2019: Presented by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), the award is PCI’s highest honor, recognizing GCP for making the greatest contributions to the precast industry.

“We work very closely with our customers to solve challenges and help their businesses thrive,” said Dearth. “In 2020, we will continue to leverage our building science expertise to develop solutions that will help our customers work more efficiently and reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. It is an exciting time at GCP and in the construction technology industry.”

About GCP Applied Technologies

GCP Applied Technologies is a leading global provider of construction products technologies that include additives for cement and concrete, the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system, high-performance waterproofing products and specialty systems. GCP products have been used to build some of the world’s most renowned structures. More information is available at gcpat.com.

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