LEED Construction

Architectural Energy Corporation assists construction teams integrate sustainable design knowledge and construction practices into the building delivery process.

As building owners and developers learn of the benefits of energy efficient, environmentally-responsive (sustainable) design, they are requiring their design and construction teams to become familiar with the principles and techniques of designing and constructing sustainable buildings. Many building owners are referencing the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) sustainable rating system in their architectural program requirements. A LEED® rating — Platinum, Gold, Silver or Certified — is becoming a design objective or a requirement of many corporate, institutional and municipal clients.

General contractors need sustainable experience and know-how to stay competitive in today's market. Sustainable practices impact the construction process from building material procurement to construction waste removal, from sub-contractor involvement to air quality and site disturbance management. As a result, general contractors must become knowledgeable of sustainable design strategies and practices for all stages of construction.

Architectural Energy Corporation's experienced sustainable design and construction consulting staff provide services to general contractors in the following areas:

LEED® Accreditation Training
Business Development Support
Design Phase
Bid Phase Support
Construction-Acceptance Phase
Warranty Phase
Building Commissioning

A more detailed description of the consulting services offered by Architectural Energy Corporation under each of these areas is presented here.