Proof of Usefulness Report

GCCA

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+616
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is a verified, high-impact industry body representing 80% of the global cement market outside China, with a critical mission to decarbonize concrete (Net Zero 2050). While the project's real-world utility and reach are exceptional, the submission itself is of very poor quality—citing nonsensical metrics (e.g., 'marketcap: 50000') and lacking specific technical details. The score reflects the massive verifiable scale and utility of the organization, heavily penalized by the lack of direct evidence and low-effort input in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility237.5 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact240.0 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation22.5 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction127.5 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance95.0 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness2.5 (Weighted)
Subtotal+725
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+616

Project Details

Description
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is the global voice for cement and concrete - the most widely used man-made product on the planet. The GCCA and its members are committed to promoting the unique properties of concrete as a sustainable, durable and resilient building material – a material that will answer the needs of a growing and increasingly urban population that is set to exceed 9 billion people by 2050. The GCCA’s authoritative voice will help ensure that the prevailing views of cement and concrete are holistic and based on robust evidence. Alongside this global advocacy role, the GCCA will gather and publish data against the industry’s sustainability commitments as well as develop member guidelines and initiate research. This is being supported by the transfer of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) activities to the GCCA under the strategic partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The GCCA work programme is organised along three dimensions: sustainability, innovation and the positioning of concrete. Sustainable development of our industry is at the very core of the GCCA’s work and has five pillars: safety & health, climate change & energy, social responsibility, environment & nature and circular economy. We want to drive responsible industry leadership in the manufacture and use of cement and concrete. We will strive to improve the global social and environmental impact of the sector’s activities and products. We aim to foster innovation and collaboration with industry associations and inspiring architects, engineers and innovators across the globe and along the length of the built-environment value chain. Concrete is more than a building material. It provides homes, it connects communities, it encourages trade, it provides energy, it improves health, it broadens minds.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline