Masonry Magazine February 2008 Page. 58

Words: Damian Lang, Tom Norman, Rick Cummer
Masonry Magazine February 2008 Page. 58

Masonry Magazine February 2008 Page. 58
News

Gleason, former president of the Portland Cement Association (PCA), died Jan. 14, following a long battle with cancer. Gleason was president of the PCA from 1986 to his retirement in 2007. Prior to joining PCA, he served for nine years as president and CEO of the Brick Institute of America, where he was responsible for all programs in planning, research, marketing, administration, member services and public affairs.

From 1970 to 1977, Gleason was deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington. He managed the development, coordination, and marketing of all major domestic and international programs to the U.S. business community. In 1976, he received the Commerce Department's Silver Medal Award for exceptional planning and management. He is survived by his wife, seven children, five grandchildren and two brothers. Memorials may be made to University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation, 5841 South Maryland Ave., MC1140, Chicago, IL 60637.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has published the Innovation & Design Credit Catalog, a listing of proven green building strategies that have been submitted and utilized by LEED Certified projects.

Building projects earn Innovation & Design LEED credits by demonstrating quantifiable environmental benefits through new strategies and techniques not specifically specified in the LEED Rating System - innovative strategies and techniques that go above and beyond. Points, or credits, are awarded to projects that develop innovative solutions, employ new technologies and educate or demonstrate commendable performance. When submitting an Innovation & Design credit, projects must outline the proposed innovative credit intent, requirements for compliance, and a summary of potential approaches that meet the requirements. To view the Innovation & Design Credit catalog online, visit www.usgbc.org/Show File.aspx?DocumentID=3569. IMAS

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