Environmental Benefits of Green Concrete Construction and Sustainable Development

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Properties and

Advantages of

Concrete Include:

Durability

Local Production

Recycled Materials

Stormwater Management

Energy Conservation

High Albedo

Ideal for Green Rooftops

.NEW!. ►.NRMCA Specifier webinars.◄ .NEW!.

Continuing Education for Architects, Engineers, Developers and Owners

Earning LEED® Credits by Utilizing Ready Mixed Concrete
Take a detailed look at the growing role played by ready mixed concrete in green building design and construction, including an overview of the LEED Green Building Rating System.
The Quantifiable Advantages of Concrete Parking Lots
With a free copy of NRMCA's Concrete Pavement Analyst (CPA) software, learn to produce detailed life-cycle cost comparisons of concrete and equivalent asphalt pavement designs.
Designing and Specifying Pervious Concrete (Two-part Webinar)
Learn about pervious concrete pavement systems, engineering properties and construction techniques, including specifics to consider when drafting pervious concrete specifications.

These Webinars are AIA-registered and earn Professional Development Hours for participants.

Concrete: Meeting today’s needs without compromising the future.

In response to growing environmental and economic forces, architects, engineers, developers and owners are seeking efficient, innovative building solutions that conserve non-renewable resources. Increasingly, concrete is being recognized for its strong environmental benefits in support of creative and effective sustainable development.

When considering the lifetime environmental impact of a building material –

extraction, production, construction, operation, demolition and recycling –

concrete is an excellent choice to meet these goals.

QUICK-LIST: Some of the Many Environmental Benefits of Concrete
» Concrete is produced locally from abundant natural resources.	CLICK HERE to learn more
» Concrete can be made with reclaimed industrial materials that would otherwise burden landfills. » Recycled materials in concrete reduce CO₂ emissions. » At the end of a concrete building or pavement’s usable life, concrete can be recycled.	CLICK HERE to learn more
» Pervious concrete percolates stormwater into soil, recharging aquifers and preventing polluted runoff from overwhelming streams and lakes.	CLICK HERE to learn more
» Concrete’s thermal mass reduces temperature swings in buildings and conserves energy. » Use of Insulating Concrete Form for above-grade wall systems provides for increased R values, reducing heating, cooling and infrastructure costs.	CLICK HERE to learn more
» Concrete’s light color reduces the heat island effect, lowering urban energy use. » Concrete’s light color reflects more light at night, reducing lighting infrastructure and energy costs.	CLICK HERE to learn more
» Impervious concrete roofs support green landscaping, reducing water runoff and reducing heat island effect.	CLICK HERE to learn more (www.GreenRooftops.org)
» Concrete structures are durable.	CLICK HERE to learn more
» Concrete helps achieve LEED certification.	CLICK HERE to learn more

ConcreteAnswers Sites for Architects, Engineers and Developers:

ConcreteAnswers.org

PerviousPavement.org

ConcreteParking.org

ConcreteBuildings.org

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