Nevada Green Construction Program Produces First Graduate

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Nevada construction industry enters a new phase as the College of Southern Nevada graduates its first student from the new Sustainable Construction Technology program, the first of its kind emphasizing green construction. Drew Levy became the program’s first graduate in late May of this year. The Sustainable Construction Technology program, located at the college's Western High Tech Center, has 43 students learning how to make projects more environmentally friendly as well as gaining the traditional skills needed to work as construction project managers. Levy graduated from one of three programs at CSN that include sustainable … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Honored for Sustainability Efforts

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Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard recognizes Gilbane and the Major General Emmitt J. Bean Federal Center project team for their role in advancing sustainability in the city Indianapolis, IN — Mayor Greg Ballard honored Gilbane Building Company and four other local organizations and businesses recently for their efforts in advancing sustainability in the city. The winners were announced at the 2012 Sustainability Awards luncheon hosted by living green expert Sara Snow at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott. The Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center, submitted by the General Services Administration (GSA), Shiel Sexton Company Inc., and Gilbane Building Company, was the … Read more

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American Institute of Architects Select the 2012 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

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Projects showcase excellence in sustainable design principles and reduced energy consumption WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C. The COTE Top Ten Green Projects program, now in its 16th year, is the profession’s best known recognition program for sustainable design excellence.   The program celebrates projects that are the result of a thoroughly integrated approach to … Read more

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McCarthy Introduces High School Students to a Career in Construction

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ORANGE and SANTA ANA, Calif. — Employees from McCarthy Building Companies recently gave students of Century High School in Santa Ana a first look at CHOC Children’s new 425,524-square-foot patient tower, which is nearing construction completion. The tour was held in conjunction with the ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentor Program of America, a partnership with building industry professionals and school educators who work together to teach high school age students about the various career opportunities available within the architectural design, engineering and construction fields. In the ACE Mentor Program, industry professionals, volunteer to become mentors to high school students … Read more

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