LEED

rand* construction corporation has been an active member of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council) since 2001 and currently has LEED accredited team members both in Preconstruction Services and Construction Project Management. rand* construction participated in numerous pilot projects, during USGBC’s development of the LEED CI (Commercial Interiors) project criteria. The principal goals and philosophies of LEED projects have become part of rand* construction’s approach to construction, which we term “Best Practices.” These projects utilize Waste Management Plans, Indoor Air Quality Plans during construction, the introduction of low VOC products where permissible, and subcontractor education.

rand* is presently involved in 11 LEED projects with the USGBC. Since the USGBC Pilot Program’s inception in 2001, rand* has led or participated in the accomplishment of 26 LEED projects, covering all levels of certification. Below is a partial list of the varying environmentally responsible projects which rand* construction is involved, additional project specific information is contained on the individual project sheets:

LEED CI Pilot Projects:

• Environmental Defense - 16,000sf (Silver Certification)
• Conservation International – 100,000 sf
• The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation – 4,000 sf
• NatureServe – 12,000 sf

LEED CI Projects:

• World Resource Institute - 8,000sf (Gold Certification)
• Toyota Government Affairs Office – 25,000 sf (Silver Certification)
• Urban Land Institute – 35,000 sf (Certified)
• CBRE DC Offices – 66,000 sf (Gold Certification)
• Council on Foreign Relations – 77,000 sf (Gold Certification)
• Gensler Offices – 15,000 sf (Silver Certification)
• National Datacast - 14,000 sf (Certification under review by USGBC)
• FOX Architects DC Office – 9,000 sf (Certification under review by USGBC)
• Cassidy & Pinkard Offices – 27,862 sf (Certification under review by USGBC)

Current LEED Projects:

• Volkswagen of North America - 184,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Silver)
• Council on Foundations – 40,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)
  
• Global Environment Fund – 19,500 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)
• SRA International – 190,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Silver)
• Washington Gas – 300,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)
• Fannie Mae Conference Center – 36,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)
• Ernst & Young – 86,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)
• IRS – 19,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Gold)
• 901 E Street (Core & Shell) – 250,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)
• 901 E Street (Interiors) – 112,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)
• Susan G. Komen – 14,000 sf (Anticipated level of certification: Certified)