ST. LOUIS —McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (www.mccarthy.com), one of the nation's top green commercial builders, has announced the firm's formal commitment to the Green Building Certification Institute's Credentialing Maintenance Program for the firm's 400+ LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs). Credential maintenance is the continuing education completed by LEED Professionals to maintain current knowledge of green building practices and LEED in a constantly evolving industry. “McCarthy's investment in continuing education underscores the company's commitment to both its employees and its customers,” said Beth Holst, Vice President of Credentialing for the Green Building Certification Institute. “Credential maintenance keeps LEED APs at the … Read more

Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Company, one of the nation's leading providers of Construction Management and related services, announced today plans to acquire W.G. Mills, Inc., a construction management firm with operations based in Florida. The acquisition will dramatically strengthen Gilbane's position in Florida's growing market and complement its already established presence in the southeast. “The Mills firm is a good fit for Gilbane both geographically and strategically,” says Thomas F. Gilbane, Jr., chairman and CEO. “Both companies are completely focused on client satisfaction and many of the markets we serve overlap. This newest addition to the Gilbane family of services … Read more

Achievement manifests building industry progress, market transformation WASHINGTON, DC — This month, the total footprint of commercial projects certified under the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Green Building Rating System surpassed one billion square feet. Another six billion square feet of projects are registered and currently working toward LEED certification around the world. “This traction demonstrates the transformation of the way we design, build and operate buildings,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair, USGBC.   “Not only does green building contribute to saving energy, water and money, it also creates green jobs that will grow and energize … Read more