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Updated: August 18th, 2008 12:39 PM EDT

Using LEED to become a green building leader

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While concrete can be an important part of durable, sustainable buildings, it can also contribute to wastefulness through energy-intensive production and carelessness in the way waste is managed. That's why it is important for concrete contractors, just like any other professional seeking to be part of the greening of the building industry, to educate themselves on green building best practices and to work as part of a dedicated LEED team.

Doug Smeath is the Consumer Website Marketing Manager at the U.S. Green Building Council, overseeing the websites www.greenhomeguide.org and www.buildgreenschools.org.

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