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Specifying Materials for Sustainability using the LEED Rating System, a WebReach with Clarkdietrich


About This Program

This course will go over how EPDs and HPDs play a valuable role in LEED v4.1 Materials and Resources and the importance of product transparency. It also discusses differences the changes made in LEED v4.1 under Materials and Resources credit category with guidelines for using credit substitutions. This presentation will also cover the supply chain, recycled content and benefits of building with steel.

Session Takeaways

  • Changes to v4 in Materials and Resources credit category for LEED v4.1 BD+C
  • Understanding the importance of product transparency
  • Understanding the benefits of steel, recycled content and the supply chain
  • How steel contributes toward LEED certification

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Learning Units

CSI: 1.0 LU
*May be submitted for domain specific learning units to CDT recertification, and/or general learning units for CCCA, CCS, and CCPR.
AIA: 1.0 LU/HSW*
*This course is APPROVED for AIA/HSW credits.

Relevant Practices

Design/Engineering
Specifying/Information Management
Product Selection/Specification
Procurement
Construction Management/Construction