Thoughts from a LEED AP
Joe Piedimonte, a green building project manager and CFO of Castroville-based Ausonio Incorporated, is a LEED accredited professional with over 20 years experience in the construction and retail industries. His LEED accreditation is in New Construction as well as Existing Buildings. He coordinated LEED submittals for Ausonio on the Chartwell School Platinum LEED project. Piedimonte can […]
TCA Announces Two Speakers for Annual Convention
TCA has announced two speakers for its fourth annual Convention to be held Oct. 1-4 in Phoenix, Ariz. Julie Buffenbarger, LEED AP, will be speaking on sustainability. An engineering and architectural sales specialist for Lafarge Cement, Buffenbarger will discuss how the practice of sustainable design involves the careful selection of building materials, design details and […]
Thoughts from a LEED AP
Andrew S. McPherson is president of Seretta Construction in Orlando, Fla. and Charlotte, N.C. He is also a LEED AP certified professional. We’ve asked him to share his insights as well as some advice about LEED and sustainable design in the Tilt-Up concrete industry. McPherson can be reached at 407-290-9440 or amcpherson@seretta.com TCA: What does […]
Thoughts from a LEED AP
Mukhtar Giader, P.E., S.E. is a manager in the structural engineering department at Opus Architects & Engineers in Minnetonka, Minn. He is also a LEED AP certified professional. We’ve asked him to share his and his colleague’s insights as well as some advice about LEED and sustainable design in the Tilt-Up concrete industry. Giader can be reached […]
Thoughts From a LEED AP
As the Preconstruction Manager of American Constructors, L.P., a general contractor/construction management firm located in Austin, Texas that provides full construction services, Brian Haulotte is a LEED AP certified professional. We’ve asked him to share his insights as well as some advice about LEED and sustainable design in the Tilt-Up concrete industry. TCA: What does […]
Tilt-Up, Sustainability, and the Environment
By Ashley Kizzire, Constructive Communication, Inc. akizzire@constructivecommunication.com Q&A WITH JIM BATY For a few years now, green building and sustainability have been two buzzwords often touted in the design and construction industry. As more owners and designers explore this trend, it is important to understand the benefits that the Tilt-Up system provides. Jim Baty, TCA […]