Posts Tagged ‘LEED’
No Time to Waste; Waste Diversion in Construction
Managing waste has been a ball and chain on society throughout the years, and we are still in the process of ironing out systems that are efficient and sustainable. According to the EPA’s 2014 study on Waste Management, published in 2016, 258 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) were generated. With a statistic like…
Read MoreLEED Recertification – Get the Facts
LEED is a third-party verification for green buildings. Pursuing and achieving LEED certification provides independent verification of a buildings green features in design, construction, operations and maintenance. How long does certification last? A building can never lose its LEED certification achievement. You will always be able to say that the building was certified to the…
Read MoreIs Employee Health affecting your Bottom Line?
Worker Productivity and LEED Buildings We spend 90% of our time indoors; we live and breathe inside of these buildings that are so intertwined in our life. Our built environment is one of the most impactful aspects of our lifestyle, and many are changing the way we think about buildings. The most apparent benefits of…
Read MoreWMU’s Heritage Hall Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
Western Michigan University’s faculty, staff and students gathered with LEED project crew members yesterday at Heritage Hall for a ribbon cutting ceremony and ice cream social to accept their LEED Platinum plaque. Western Michigan University completed a historical rebuild of the beautiful Heritage Hall building, home of the Alumni Center on Prospect Hill. Not only…
Read MoreLEED v2009 Ends October 31, 2016
The deadline is approaching. October 31st is the last day to register your project under the LEED v2009 rating system. If your project is registered for v2009 before the deadline, you will have until June 30, 2021 to complete and submit the project for certification. Beginning November 1st, all buildings will be registered under the…
Read MoreLEED 101
LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is an international standard for environmentally sound buildings, certifying approximately 1.85 million square feet per day. If you’re new to LEED it can be overwhelming but don’t worry, we’ve made it simple for you. LEED is split into two overarching categories LEED Certification and LEED Credentialing. LEED Certification is…
Read MoreSparrow Ionia Celebrates 1st LEED for Healthcare in Michigan
With a mission to be recognized as a national leader in quality and patient experience, Sparrow Health Systems believes that transparency leads to greater accountability and performance improvement. Sparrow Health understands that this approach is multi-faceted and translates to more than patient care alone. On September 8, 2016 the team of the new Sparrow Ionia…
Read MoreAbueva Builders LLC Practice What They Preach
What better way to understand a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) home, than to live in one. Paul Abueva, owner of Abueva Builders LLC is the definition of practice what you preach. Paul owns and manages a small residential construction company out of Kalamazoo. His company recently completed its first LEED home in…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Kent County LEEDs Affordable Green Housing Movement in MI
Grab your hard hats folks, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is creating an explosion. An affordable green housing explosion that is. Recently named a finalist for a Governor’s Energy Excellence Award for Best Communication/Education Program. The Governor’s Energy Excellence Award honors Michigan organizations and individuals for their commitment to responsible energy production and consumption.…
Read MoreUSGBC Platinum Partner, Nichols Talks the Talk & Walks the Walk
Founded in 1936, Nichols is one of the largest independently owned paper, packaging and sanitary supply distributors in the Great Lakes region. We are headquartered in Norton Shores, Michigan and have seven locations in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to serve commercial customers ranging from K-12, Higher Education, Health Care, Industrial/Manufacturers, Office Buildings, Hotels and Casinos…
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