Pirtle Construction Announces 15 New LEED® Accredited Professionals
9/20/08
Davie, Fla., September 20, 2008 – Pirtle Construction Company is pleased to announce that H. Jessie Brewer, Vice President; Bill Ellis, Assistant Vice President; Jeff Miles, Project Manager; Dennis Beran, Project Manager; Nick Huseman; Project Manager; Chris Westrick, Assistant Project Manager; Brent Martin, Project Manager; Brad Borkowski, Project Manager; Rhondia Siano, Project Manager; Vincent McKilligan, Assistant Project Manager and Safety Manager; Chris Blakeslee, Superintendent; Jason Rosasco, Project Engineer; Ramiro Gamez, Project Engineer; Michael Quinones, Project Engineer; and Penny Harding, Project Engineer have gained LEED® Accreditation. Pirtle now has 21 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff and recently completed their own corporate office building that received LEED Silver Certification and is the first LEED Office Building in the Town of Davie and the 3rd LEED project in Broward County.
“We are excited to announce 15 additional Pirtle employees who have gained LEED Accreditation this year. They exemplify Pirtle’s commitment to Green Building and its impact on the environment,” says James B. Pirtle, President and Founder of Pirtle Construction Company. “Pirtle has completed and/or are constructing 12 LEED projects and is committed to accrediting all of our management professionals,” adds James B. Pirtle.
Pirtle Construction is a proud member of the United States Green Building Council. We are committed to Sustainable Design and recognize the overall benefits not only to the environment but also the owners and occupants of these buildings. We have taken the initiative to show our commitment to sustainability by constructing our own Davie corporate office to LEED Silver standards and implementing procedures for our Miami and Palm Beach offices to incorporate into their everyday routine. Pirtle Construction also shows its commitment to reducing their impact on the environment by employing sustainable practices on every project, such as construction waste recycling and the use of local materials.
Pirtle Construction Company provides Construction Management and Design Build services for public, commercial and institutional facilities including K-12 schools, higher education, libraries, museums, police and fire stations, public offices, fire/police stations and parking garages in South Florida. Headquartered in Davie, Fla., the company has completed more than 400 facilities throughout South Florida since its inception in 1968. Pirtle is committed to sustainable construction and its impact on the environment. The company has built/is building 12 LEED projects including Pine Jog Elementary School 03-Y, upon certification will be the 1st LEED public school in South Florida, and FAU Environmental Center, both working to achieve LEED Gold certification; the Broward County Children’s Reading Center and Museum; the South Regional/BCC Joint Use Library, a LEED Silver Certified building and the 1st LEED building in Broward County; Pine Crest Lower School and Administration Building on the Boca Campus and the FAU/UF Joint Use Facility. For more information call (954) 797-0410.
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Shelise Derks
Pirtle Construction
(954) 797-0410
shelise@PirtleConstruction.com