Sustainable Development

Sustainability

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.

 

 

Clearview School Gets an A+ with Concrete

Insulating concrete forms build high-performance, sustainable facility

 

At first glance, Clearview Elementary School in Hanover, Penn., might seem pretty typical. There are students, teachers, classrooms and corridors. But this is no ordinary school. Built with concrete, it’s designed to consume one-third less energy than a conventional structure, providing substantial cost savings that can be redirected for educational purposes. Open to students in January 2003, the school is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified.

 

 

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Clearview Elementary School, Hanover, Pennsylvania

Sustainable Development