MTI Announces New LEED Accredited Professionals
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MTI Announces New LEED Accredited Professionals
Elgin, IL - May 1, 2009- MTI Construction Services, LLC is pleased to announce that 2 additional members of its project management team have become LEED Accredited Professionals (AP), giving MTI a total of 3 LEEP AP’s. Ken Lattanzi and Pat Wood were the most recent of MTI’s team to become accredited. With 3 LEED Accredited Professionals, MTI continues to move forward as a progressive construction firm dedicated to providing knowledge and expertise as leaders in green, sustainable building design and construction methods.
As required by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED AP’s are expected to have a thorough understanding of green building practices, and must possess the following knowledge: building industry knowledge and tenure in green building; familiarity with documentation process for LEED projects; knowledge of LEED credit intents, requirements, submittals, technologies and strategies within your discipline; practical experience working with multiple design disciplines; understanding of life-cycle costs and benefits of LEED; and familiarity with LEED resources and processes.
“As a company, we want to continue taking proactive steps towards LEED accreditation and education for our entire project management team”, said Andy Jones, President of MTI Construction Services, LLC. “At MTI, we are proud of these initiatives, and we are proud of our people.”
About MTI Construction Services, LLC:
MTI is a 97-year old design/build general contractor and professional construction management firm specializing in commercial, industrial, and municipal construction projects. MTI is committed to providing environmental leadership and cost-effective solutions for complex design and construction needs. Two of MTI’s current projects and one recently completed project will apply to become “Gold” level certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program upon completion. MTI provides a single-source solution of responsibility, ensuring personal attention to every project.
For more information on LEED and green building initiatives, visit the U.S. Green Building Council website at www.usgbc.org.
To find out more information about MTI Construction Services, LLC and their current and past projects, visit www.mticsi.com.
