LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is a third-party certification program from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). It is a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of environmentally sustainable development. Many of CONTECH's solutions may qualify for LEED credits. For more information from the U.S. Green Building Council, visit www.usgbc.org/leed.
The LEED Rating System - New Construction and Major Renovation
The LEED Rating System is a point system that evaluates a green building project by assessing each material and system used. The number of points earned determines the level of LEED certification the project receives. Typically, CONTECH's products fall under the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system, which is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects.
Prerequisites and credits in the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations that CONTECH products may qualify for are:
LEED 2009 for New Consturciton and Major Renovations Certification* Levels:
- Certified
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
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- 40-49 points
- 50-59 points
- 60-79 points
- 80 points and above
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*GBCI will recognize buildings that achieve one of these rating levels with a formal letter of certification.
The Benefit of LEED Certification
Certification by LEED may allow builders and developers to receive more lucrative projects, financial incentives/credits and significant acknowledgments for their efforts.
CONTECH is an environmentally conscious company committed to shaping the future of green building and design. A leader in the industry, we offer a wide range of site solutions that respond to green building and construction needs and can contribute towards LEED and NAHB green credits. Take a minute to review the ways CONTECH bridge and wall; drainage, sanitary and stormwater; as well as erosion control and soil stabilization solutions can LEED you to a greener site.
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