Sustainability - LEED

Energy Saving Systems

Sustainable design guidelines set forth in the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) initiative is fast becoming the method of choice to reduce the environmental impact and improve the quality of life for building occupants. LEED guidelines help design teams and owners determine project goals and design strategies. It also provides a great platform to document project progress through the USGBC's online project portal.

LEED Project Execution

LEED has given a new direction to our business. Doody had the distinct privilege to participating in Minnesota's first LEED Platinum project, the Great River Energy headquarters in Maple Grove. Projects at the LEED platinum level set the bar higher for construction teams and require outside-the-box thinking regarding energy saving systems integration and selection. This project prepared us well to manage specific requirements on future projects.

We strive to bring value to the project cycle by offering solutions and identifying alternatives that will help key players make informed decisions regarding system selection, performance, environmental impact and cost. We actively pursue LEED projects, such as geothermal piping systems, and know the value of environmental stewardship. It is our goal to bring value to the construction team by working to make the following economic impacts:

• Reduce/neutralize first costs (downsizing equipment, alternate heating methods)
• Reduce operating costs (High Efficiency Equipment & Building Management Procedures)
• Reduce overall project costs (integrating mechanical into the full scope of the building early)

Contact Us today about energy saving systems, geothermal piping systems and other LEED project services.