History
A story of innovation and change
We are global leaders in creating construction products and technologies that have influenced construction practices and shaped new ideas on how to build stronger, smarter, more sustainable structures.
Decades of experience have taught us how to go beyond products and solve the complex challenges of our customers and the industry.
We have enjoyed partnerships with a broad range of companies, governments and trade groups around the world. The spectrum of business and legal arrangements is broad, spanning a variety of Joint Development Partnerships and Joint Ventures built on trust. We have built a strong record of setting complimentary roles, meeting commitments, respecting Intellectual property rights and communicating actively.
Today, the most recognised architects, construction firms, builders, concrete and cement producers and suppliers rely on GCP Applied Technologies.
Product Innovation Timeline
Creates a new class of cement grinding aids
Creates a new class of cement grinding aids
Introduces water reducing admixtures
Self-adhered waterproofing membrane to replace paint-on waterproofing
Cementitious, spray-applied fire protection provides a durable alternative to low density fire proofing to protect structural steel against the ravages of fire
Roofing underlayment; a new membrane technology to protect against wind-driven rain and ice dams
Air barriers for wall assemblies
Concrete superplasticizer
Quality/strength enhancing cement additive
Award-winning shrinkage reducing concrete admixture
High-range water reducing admixture
Pre-applied, multi-layer, composite waterproofing membrane
Breakthrough microfiber technology introduced as a replacement for rebar and welded wire mesh
Non-chloride early strength enhancing cement additives
In-transit concrete management technology for ready mix concrete producers
Acquired leak repair and remediation product portfolio
Liquid waterproofing introduced
Self-adhered weather barrier for residential structures
Clay mitigation for aggregates
A complete admixture solutions that makes shotcrete for underground construction better, faster and less expensive than conventional systems
Admixtures that enable production of Control Flow Concrete, a segregation resistant high flow concrete using conventional mix designs