The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED v 5.0 rating system is here. Projects began registering on April 28, 2025. The updated version is built around a completely new system framework and three major goals. First is decarbonization, second is quality of life, and third is ecological conservation and restoration. The emphasis on decarbonization creates significant opportunity for the ready mixed…
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This month, I’d like to have some fun with a serious topic. In the great sustainability measure of concrete, steel or wood specifications, rules of the childhood “Rock, Paper, Scissors” game transform to accommodate these heavyweight construction material contenders. Each wields strengths but also has its Achilles’ heel. Here’s how the matchup plays out: Concrete smashes steel: Concrete is the…
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I want to start this column by saying I am frequently surprised when we get a call from producers requesting EPDs that the first question is: “I have a big project coming and I need EPDs, can you explain what they are? And how do I get one?” This column will focus on what they are, so the many of…
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Digging into C-MORE, the EPA’s new regulation encouraging producers to lower carbon emissions Authors’ note: I’ve decided to write this monthly column because the concrete industry has greater opportunities for carbon reduction than any other core construction material, and frankly, in my 15-year involvement with concrete, I’ve learned to love the industry and the material. Concrete will be the carbon…
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