Since 2000, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. has implemented a waste reduction program company-wide, so it came as no surprise when the first hybrid trucks were made available in 2005, Mike Invernizzi, jumped to action.
When it comes to green building, contractors, owners and architects alike are cleaning up their act. According to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), sustainable building practices can be credited with reducing operating costs, cutting absenteeism and promoting knowledge retention in our educational systems. With the push for sustainability by environmentally-conscious faculty and students, schools are literally practicing what they preach.