RCP Block & Brick is conscientious of how the manufacturing and supplying of masonry and hardscape materials affects our environment. As a company, we continue to implement changes and adapt our processes to be the best stewards possible for our environment. From the materials used in our manufacturing process, to our use of energy while manufacturing, to the inherent environmental benefits of the products we produce; RCP hopes to set a good example for the rest of the world on how we can both manufacture a quality building products while doing whatever we can to leave this world a better place.
Raw materials are sourced from within 120 miles of our manufacturing plant. reducing the amount of trucking, and therefore overall carbon footprint, of procuring needed materials for production.
RCP uses approximately 20,000 cuyds of recycled materials each year in the manufacturing of our products. Creating usable materials through our proprietary on-site recycling operations.
RCP has not used natural gas in the curing of our products for over 35 years. This has significantly reduced the amount of CO2 produced during the manufacturing of our products.
Implementing the most current solar power technology to generate 91% of the energy needed in running our manufacturing facilities. Producing sustainable products with the power of the sun.
Third party testing has shown RCP products actually absorb and trap 100% of the CO2 emitted during the manufacturing of the cement used in said RCP product.
RCP's entire trucking fleet (forklifts, skip loaders, front-end loaders, and tractor trailers) proudly meets the State of California's Tier 4 engines and emissions compliance standards.
To help improve and facilitate our goals of sustainability, the following Environmental Protection Declaration (EPD) is provided to communicate the environmental performance and impact of many standard products. For EPD information on products not listed below, please contact RCP Block & Brick.
Medium Weight CMU
Medium Weight CMU
Medium Weight CMU
Medium Weight CMU
Integral Water Repellant
Medium Weight CMU
Masonry proves to be a superior building product in many aspects. It has been with us for thousands of years. With performance existing far beyond that of light-weight walls, masonry is the material of our past and will be a viable building material for years into our future. Following are a list of benefits...
US Builders Review - The region of Southern California is one of progressive, forward-thinking businesses, making RCP Block & Brick Inc. (RCP) right at home as San Diego's go-to concrete company. RCP has been manufacturing and supplying high-quality concrete block...
Concrete Products Magazine - After two decades of crushing plant culls and split-off pieces on site, then using recycled 3⁄8-in. minus aggregate in new mixes, RCP Block & Brick Inc. has moved to even greener pastures. The San Diego market producer is now...
LEED Platinum Award Winner
Architects: Zagrodnik & Thomas Architects
LEED Platinum Award Winner
Architects: Harley Ellis Devereaux
LEED Gold Award Winner
Architects: RNT Architects
LEED Gold Award Winner
Architects: Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker
LEED Gold Award Winner
Architects: Delawie
LEED Silver Award Winner
Architects: Fergusion Pape Baldwin Architects
The BUILT® mark of the California/Nevada concrete masonry industry. Representing sustainable building materials that naturally sequester carbon, are made with local labor from local materials, and shipped from a local location to you. – BlockBuilt.org