We are committed to producing products in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
LEED is a voluntary rating system that is intended to guide building owners/developers toward constructing buildings that minimize their environmental impact. LEED certification can be achieved at a Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum level based on how many of the 110 LEED Credits are awarded after a project meets eight LEED Prerequisites. The LEED 2009 NC Rating System divides these credits and prerequisites into seven credit categories:
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
Materials and Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
The National Ready-Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) has published a comprehensive LEED reference guide that explains how ready-mixed concrete can help design and construction professionals to maximize LEED credits. The Portland Cement Association has also published a brief overview of LEED on its website.
Prairie has developed a number of green products that can help owners, developers, designers, and construction companies earn LEED points, including:
United Materials
Superior Materials
Prairie Materials
Canada Building Materials
VC Global