For additional details on LEED and its parameters and certification processes visit: Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).

Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites: 1 point

Sustainable Sites, Credit 3

• Cement can be used to solidify and stabilize contaminated soil to reduce leaching
• To qualify, proof of contamination must exist

Reduced Site Disturbance (Protect/Restore Open Space): 1 point

Sustainable Sites, Credit 5.1

• Build parking space under the building in lieu of using external space
• Reduce need for clearing vegetation to accommodate parking
• Limit site disturbance to 12m beyond building perimeter

Reduced Site Disturbance (Development Footprint): 1 point

Sustainable Sites, Credit 5.2

• Build parking space under the building in lieu of using external space
• Reduce need for external paving to accommodate parking
• Exceed local zoning open space requirements by 25%

Stormwater Management (Rate & Quantity): 1 point

Sustainable Sites, Credit 6.1

• Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flow
• Can be achieved using highly-permeable pervious concrete
• On sites with >50% imperviousness, reduce quantity of stormwater runoff by 25%
• On sites with <50% imperviousness, building must maintain or lessen stormwater runoff

Heat Island Effect (Non-Roof): 1 point

Sustainable Sites, Credit 7.1

• Use light-coloured or reflective exterior building materials for 30% of structure (not including roof)
• Concrete made with Portland cement, rather than asphalt can help to meet the requirement
• Another option is to place 50% of parking spaces underground

Minimum Energy Performance: Required (no points associated)

Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite, Credit 2

• Demonstrate energy savings using a whole building energy simulation system

Optimize Energy Performance: Number of points varies

Energy, Credit 1

• Credit is allowed if energy cost savings can be shown compared to a base building
• Base must meet MNECB or ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNNA 90.1-1999 requirements
• Insulated concrete will most likely be eligible for points

Building Reuse: Number of points varies from 1 to 3

Materials, Credit 1

• Credit requires main portion of building to remain in place while renovating
• 75% of building left in place: 1 point
• 95% of building left in place: 2 points
• 50% of non-shell areas maintained: 3 points

Construction Waste Management: Number of points varies from 1 to 2

Materials, Credit 2

• Diverting construction/demolition/land waste from landfills
• Must divert 50% weight by volume
• Concrete is relatively heavy and can be crushed and recycled
• 50% of waste recycled or salvaged: 1 point
• 75% of waste recycled or salvaged: 2 points
• Important note: for concrete, just one of the “building reuse” or “construction waste management” credits can be applied for

Recycled Content: Number of points varies from 1 to 2

Materials, Credit 4

• This credit can be applied for if a certain composition of the building is made using post-consumer goods
• Sum of post-consumer recycled content plus ½ the post-industrial recycled content constitutes >7.5% of the materials’ value: 1 point
• Sum of post-consumer recycled content plus ½ the post-industrial recycled content constitutes >15% of the materials’ value: 2 points
• Using recycled concrete or slag as aggregate instead of extracted aggregates would qualify as post-consumer

Regional Content: Number of points varies from 1 to 2

Materials, Credit 5

• Supports the use of indigenous materials and reduced product transportation
• Credit recognizes the reduced impacts of rail or ship compared to truck
• Sourcing concrete mixes from local suppliers can help achieve this credit as many suppliers also source mix components locally as well
• Meeting all requirements: 1 point
• Surpassing requirements by 100%: 2 points

Durable Building: 1 point

Materials, Credit 8

• Incentive for durable buildings, recognizing resources required to replace materials with a short service life
• Concrete boasts an extreme longevity and can help in achieving this credit