Tag Archives: LEED

What is green construction?
Posted on December 20, 2019 by Mike Pallerino

To understand green construction, you have to start at the beginning. During the 1970s, an energy crisis devastated the United States. Long gas lines were primarily caused by a shortage of fossil fuels. After the crisis, the idea of sustainable …

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Lead with LEDs, even without LEED
Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mike Pallerino

At Columbia Construction in North Reading, Massachusetts supporting our clients’ goals in building energy-efficient green buildings is a priority. In fact, several years ago, we established an Energy Division tasked specifically with finding ways for clients to generate renewable solar …

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The value of janitorial services on LEED and efficiency before construction
Posted on February 16, 2017 by Mike Pallerino

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification has been around for the last 15 years. Today, it’s recognized across the globe as the premier benchmark of achievement in green building. And, while not everyone has jumped on the LEED …

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Sustainability’s New Road Map: 4 keys about green parking
Posted on December 14, 2016 by Mike Pallerino

The idea of green building is here to stay, as the popularity of the LEED rating system attests. And now another structure presents opportunities for greater sustainability: The parking garage. New thinking and new technology make it possible to reduce …

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