Saginaw, MI – Eric Schwartzly, project manager of Wolgast Corporation, has achieved LEED AP BC + D status by passing exams administered by the Green Building Certification Institute this week.
New Medical Facility Achieves LEED Silver
BGI South, LLC, the local developer for the newDepartment of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Annex building on Barnard St. in Saginaw, Michigan, has achieved Silver certification for New Construction under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Wolgast Corporation was the Design/Builder for the building, and Rick Keith of Wolgast Design Group was the architect.
Hogan Center Awarded Green Building Certification
Congratulations to Alma College and their Hogan Athletic Center for achieving LEED Silver certification! Wolgast Corporation is recognized in the "Hogan Center Awarded Green Building Certification" article by the Morning Sun for our efforts in helping Alma College achieve their first LEED Certified building.
WOLGAST RECEIVES ABC AWARD FOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Wolgast Corporation is proud to announce that they have been recognized as an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) for the 17th consecutive year. They received the national recognition as a result of meeting high certification standards evaluated by the Associated Builder’s and Contractors (ABC), a national association representing approximately 23,000 contractors that provide the merit shop approach across the United States. For the evaluation, Wolgast excelled in five areas of corporate responsibility, including, quality, safety, employee benefits, training, and community relations/outreach activities. The AQC recognition further defines Wolgast as a contractor who truly cares about its clients, employees, and community, and also, emphasizes the commitment Wolgast places on training and safety to ensure the success of our projects.
WOLGAST CUSTOMERS RECEIVE BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS FOR THEIR BUILDINGS
Morley Companies, Inc. and Independent Bank were both awarded Beautification Awards at last week's Saginaw Township Business Association's Businesses of the Year Luncheon. Morley received the New Construction Award for 2009 for their new 32,750 S.F. facility that allowed them to add 650 new jobs. Independent Bank received the Renovation/Redevelopment Award for 2009 for their transformation and addition to the former TCF Bank at Fashion Square. The interior was completely rearranged and a new entrance, office, and drive-up ATM were added.
WOLGAST CORPORATION MAKES TOP THREE IN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Wolgast Corporation is proud to announce that it has achieved the Associated Builders and Contractor's (ABC's) National Safety Merit Award. ABC recognized Wolgast as having an exceptional safety record, rigorous employee training, and safety education program. Awards are based on evaluation of safety programs and safety performance of comparable companies with similar total man hours in a calendar year, which for Wolgast was 250,000 - 500,000 man hours.
RICHARD KEITH OF WOLGAST ACHIEVES LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Wolgast Corporation is pleased to announce that employee-owner and VP of Professional Services, Richard Keith, has achieved his LEED Accreditation. As a LEED AP, Keith has demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building and the LEED Green Building Rating System. Wolgast, along with partner company, Barnes-Wolgast in Grand Rapids, now has five LEED AP staff members increasing the knowledge and skills to facilitate the LEED Certification Process for our customers who seek to transform their environment. Keith is responsible for Corporate provided Architectural and Engineering services and he will be able to further Wolgast's LEED Certification work by establishing the Architectural plans to meet the LEED needs of our clients at the onset of the project.
JEFF BATES OF WOLGAST CORPORATION ACHIEVES LEED ACCREDITATION
Wolgast Corporation is pleased to announce that employee-owner, Jeff Bates, has achieved his LEED Accreditation. Bates works for the Construction Management Division and he will be able to further Wolgast's LEED Certification work with educational facilities throughout Michigan and Ohio.