News - March 2026
- Lionel Lemay
- Mar 12
- 3 min read
Breaking News:
CSC Certification Recognized in LEED v5
Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) has achieved a major milestone in LEED v5, with its responsible sourcing certification system now officially recognized within the Building Product Selection and Procurement credit (MRc4) and Multi-Attribute Structure, Enclosure, Hardscape, and Other Building Materials credit (MRpc181). This recognition enables CSC‑certified concrete products to contribute through LEED’s new multi‑attribute scoring framework—an important step forward for project teams seeking transparent, low‑carbon, and socially responsible materials. The update reflects LEED v5’s stronger emphasis on decarbonization, human and ecosystem health, equity, and circularity. By aligning with these criteria, CSC provides a clear, credible pathway for concrete producers to demonstrate optimized performance across multiple sustainability dimensions. For designers, contractors, and owners, this recognition expands the toolkit for meeting LEED v5 goals while supporting responsible sourcing across the concrete supply chain.
ConcreteNexus Webinar:
Concrete's Contribution to LEED v5
March 17, 2026 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern | Register
Join Lionel Lemay, CEO of ConcreteNexus LLC to discover how concrete plays a pivotal role in achieving the ambitious goals of LEED v5. This webinar breaks down the new rating system’s heightened focus on decarbonization, resilience, equity, and responsible resource use—and shows how innovative concrete products, EPD-driven transparency, and responsible sourcing strategies can help project teams earn key credits. Attendees will gain practical insights into low‑carbon mix design pathways, procurement expectations, and documentation requirements that position concrete as a high‑impact solution for LEED v5 certification. Join us to understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how producers and designers can stay ahead.
Live Event:
2026 Design for Freedom Summit
Accelerate the Movement
March 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Eastern
Grace Farms, New Canaan, CT
The 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture, construction, technology, manufacturing, finance, government, academic, and real estate sectors to advance the global movement toward a more ethical built environment. Through the guidance of the Design for Freedom Principles, participants will explore solutions to identify and address forced labor, advance ethical decarbonization, and prioritize circularity through a human rights lens. This year’s Summit is a culmination of the past 5 years of partnership, innovation and dedication to creating a more humane future. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with the technology, tools, and vision needed to take immediate action toward more responsible supply chains. Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) is sponsoring this event as a Promotional Partner. Lionel Lemay, Director, Market Development - North America of CSC will be on hand to educate attendees about responsible sourcing and CSC certification.
Webinar:
EPDs That Win Work —
What Owners Actually Look For
April 8, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern | Register
Join host Lionel Lemay, Founder and CEO of ConcreteNexus along with an expert panel as they explore how owners, GCs, data centers, and public agencies evaluate EPDs in bids and qualification packages. They will discuss why producers with strong EPD strategies outperform competitors—and how real projects are now being awarded based on low-carbon transparency. The panelists will explore a case study to demonstrate how a ready-mix producer used plant-specific EPDs to win a large data center / public works project by demonstrating verifiable carbon reductions.
ConcreteNexus Webinar:
Concrete's Contribution to Envision Certification
April 14, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern | Register
This webinar explores how concrete plays a pivotal role in achieving Envision certification for sustainable infrastructure. Participants will learn how responsibly sourced materials, optimized mix designs, and transparent environmental data—such as EPDs—support key Envision credit categories, from reducing embodied carbon to enhancing resilience and long‑term performance. We’ll break down practical strategies for project teams, highlight real‑world applications, and show how concrete producers can align with Envision’s goals to deliver measurable social, environmental, and economic benefits. Join us to understand concrete’s unique potential to elevate infrastructure sustainability and drive meaningful project outcomes.
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ConcreteNexus LLC is an international consulting firm specializing in education, certifications, building codes and standards advocacy, as well as business development services for the concrete industry.
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