Skanska has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2010 Leadership Award for the company’s vision, leadership and commitment in promoting the development of the design and construction of green projects. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), an independent environmental organization, annually recognizes individuals or organizations that work actively for green design and construction. Skanska has received the award in the category of Leadership in the private sector. <!—more—> “Skanska is a prime example of a company with worldwide reach that has successfully rethought its business model, incorporating environmental stewardship into its mission without compromising its international success,” said Rick … Read more

Hallmark Construction receives Fifth Excellence in Safety Award from the Construction Employee Association SANTA CLARA, CA — Precipitous cost cutting by contractors has shrunk safety programs and ballooned risk to property owners and managers. Hallmark Construction of Santa Clara, CA has demonstrated its commitment to investing in safety, employees, and clients with its fifth consecutive Excellence in Safety Award from the Construction Employers" Association (CEA). In receiving the CEA award, Hallmark Construction continues to meet the strictest standards of a total incident, their lost workday rate is 50% below the industry average, and their Experience Modification Rating (EMR) is also … Read more

Next step in continuous improvement that builds on foundation from LEED 2009; Media invited to informational webcast Nov. 11, 2010 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened up the proposed update to the LEED green building rating system for its first public comment.   The public comment period, which will close on December 31, 2010, is the next step in the continuous improvement process and the on-going development cycle of the LEED program.   “Continuous improvement of LEED is in the DNA of USGBC and its regular evolution is necessary to continue to move market transformation … Read more

Healthcare architecture firm TAYLOR and the design/build team of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. are working in partnership with Latino Health Access and various other project team members to donate services for a new community center and park in one of the poorest areas of California. To be the only community center and park in the 92701 zip code, the project will be built on a half acre of land at and adjacent to one of the largest condominium complexes in Santa Ana, Calif. Designed with the community and healthy activity in mind, the new LHA Community Center and Park will … Read more