Creative Contractors, Inc.

December 11 , 2007

Creative Awarded LEED Silver Certification

Dunedin , FL – The new Dunedin Community Center built by Creative Contractors Inc. has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC.) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the USGBC’s leading edge system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, energy efficient, high performing buildings.

“This facility is one that the community can be proud of,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO, Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council. “The Dunedin Community Center is a showcase for high-performance, energy-efficient, healthy community centers, and an inspiration for others.”

Environmental highlights of the design and construction of the building include:

30% more energy efficient than code (annual savings of at least $35,000 per year)
Reduced water use inside the building by over 20%
Recycled over 70% of the construction waste (more than 3 million pounds!)
41% of the building materials were manufactured within 500 miles of Dunedin
Low VOC paints, sealants, adhesives, and carpet
Extensive use of materials with high recycled content
Energy Star roof
Low-E windows
Superior Indoor Air Quality

In addition to this successfully completed green project, Creative Contractors is currently building two green elementary schools and one green office building, and is providing preconstruction services on three other green buildings.