Material Strategies -

that Work for LEED

Made possible through a strategic partnership with:

Green Ideas - Environmental Education

2.0 GBCI CE Hours

Review the current LEED for New Construction Rating system, the key Materials & Resources Credit requirements and strategies to identify before and during the buyout of materials, and review an actual LEED Platinum case study. Participants will gain an understanding of the information required to successfully document material costs and contributing product data, with tips and strategies to reduce the documentation burden on their projects.

Module 1: LEED 2009 Updates

As an overview of the seven LEED Credit categories, this module identifies the two key categories for construction professionals. It highlights the updates to LEED for New Construction and the reference materials available for further research.

Module 2: Material Strategies that work

This module highlights the five key strategies for success by focusing on best practices for building reuse and waste diversion. Learn how to calculate “Materials Value” for LEED Credits, understand material buy-out strategies, and considerations in using low-emitting materials. Additionally, there will be a review of good and bad documentation.

Module 3: Case Study

This module analyzes Northern Arizona University’s Applied Research and Development project. Learn how material strategies helped this project earn LEED Platinum Certification, making it one of the most advanced laboratories in the world. Discover how the project team recycled 100% of the concrete formwork and the challenges and strategies of working with concrete in a cold climate.

Module 4: Conclusion

This final module illustrates how an integrated materials strategy can lead to a successful LEED Certified project. The main topics covered throughout the course will be highlighted, focusing on the relevant points to help you succeed on your next project.