Concrete Solutions to
Sustainable Design
Sustainable development requires a revisit of possibilities—looking at design and materials in a broader, holistic manner. Beyond being gray and hard, how can concrete save energy, improve indoor air quality, or enhance water quality?
The Top Ten Reasons to Use Concrete for Sustainable Design
ConcreteThinker.com
To address the unmet need for information on green building, PCA created an online resource —ConcreteThinker.com — for forward-thinking architects in search of concrete solutions. ConcreteThinker.com is a unique clearinghouse of case studies, energy models, and other tools to help design professionals make sustainable development a reality. A first in the industry, the Web site offers solutions for energy efficiency, disaster resistance, indoor air quality, and more.
Sustainable Development Briefing Kit
The cement industry is actively engaged and committed
to sustainable development—a philosophy that focuses
on meeting our construction needs today without depleting
future resources.
The cement industry is embarking on an industry-wide communications
program to educate our peers, customers, and the general
public on the benefits of concrete for sustainable development.
This Web site has the tools you need to highlight the
positive environmental benefits of cement and concrete
in your communications and outreach programs.
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Concrete Thinking E-Newsletter
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6 times a year, Concrete Thinking contains a wide assortment of information about cement-based applications for sustainable development, including featured projects, green building news, technical resources, upcoming events, and more.
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Sustainable Leadership Awards
 The annual Sustainable Leadership Awards will honor government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products.
Four categories will be recognized. The Leadership in Sustainability Policy Award honors public officials who advance policies that promote the concept of sustainable development by advocating for and promoting the use of concrete and cement-based products in their communities.
Additionally, three award categories honor specific projects in three areas: Homes and Residential Building, Non-Residential Building and Infrastructure.
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the nomination form
Environment and Energy Awards
Each year, the Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, are presented by Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine. The awards honor individual cement facilities that exemplify the spirit of continuous environmental improvement by going beyond government regulations and local laws to ensure that their processes and policies contributed to making their communities better places to live and work.
The 2009 Environment and Energy Award winners
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Sustainable Manufacturing
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