Concrete flooring is composed solely of cement, aggregates, admixtures, and water. Recent improvements in polishing and pigment techniques have made concrete a more viable flooring option for a commercial setting.

O+M Tips

• Use cleaning chemicals and solutions that are Green Seal certified.

End of Life Tips

• Visit Earth911.com to determine the capacity of local facilities.

For alignment with LEED Standards

• Regional Materials: For credit achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site are valued at 200% of their base contributing cost.
  • BD+C and ID+C MR: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials and Material Ingredients
  • O+M MR: Purchasing - Facility Maintenance and Renovation
• Construction Waste: Recycle and/or salvage a minimum of 50% of nonhazardous construction and demolition debris.
  • BD+C and ID+C MR: Construction and Demolition Waste Management
• Certified Wood: Wood-based products and materials that are certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council's principles and criteria contribute to a credit.
  • BD+C and ID+C MR: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials
  • O+M MR: Purchasing - Ongoing
• Adhesives: Must meet the volatile organic compound (VOC) requirements of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168.
  • BD+C and ID+C EQ: Low-Emitting Materials
  • O+M MR: Purchasing - Facility Maintenance and Renovation