Building Green

Skeels Constuction makes a conscious effort into improving the environment. Rising energy costs, climate change, and a new social conscience are challenging the way we build today. We believe Building Green is accomplished by making good decisions throughout the construction process from start to finish. By taking extra steps in planning we can save the enviroment a world of resources.

Many people believe Building Green is a costly endeavor but Skeels can offer solutions that are not only practical but cost-effective as well. Green Building components such as green roofs, solar arrays and water saving fixtures are some of the unique features of Building Green within the Midwest.

Our customers can count on us to research and take advantage of new, envorimentally sound, building methods to improve the quality of construction for every job we build.

:: Building Green Tips ::

Some key goals to keep in mind when building today:

• include a tight building envelope
• low energy consumption
• minimal site disturbance
• water conservation
• solar orientation
• water and energy efficiency
• the use of recycled materials
• healthful indoor-air quality.

The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program requires third-party verification for a building to achieve "green status."

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