LEED is a US-devised range of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance ?green? buildings.
Now there is CalQ by Holcim, a web-based program to help quantify the contribution of products towards the achievement of LEED credits.
Understanding information needed for concrete inclusions into a LEED calculation is complex and every project has its own set of variables. Things such as the location of materials can make a big difference.
CalQ calculates the contents for concrete mixtures then reports the information in a simple report form that helps the user to maximise LEED credits.
CalQ Material Assessment Calculator (Version 3) has incorporated automated calculations, based on postcodes of the project?s location, as it was one of the most requested features.
Source: Holcim