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"I have found the work done by Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning to be efficient and effective. Having agreed to the scope of work required, we established a time frame and budget. Interstate completed the work on time and within budget, and we are delighted with the results. I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning and we will certainly be calling on them again as the need arises."

-Greg Smith
-Sr. Proj/Acquisitions Mgr
MACNAK Construction LLC

LEED

Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning, LLC believes that building sustainable projects is part of being a good corporate citizen; the rewards of “being green” go beyond helping the environment. They have economic advantages as well:

By using fewer resources, you save money. Green building practices reduce energy consumption and waste along with their related costs.
On average, green buildings use 30% less energy than conventional buildings. Plus, operation and maintenance costs are less.
Sustainable building also improves indoor environments and overall air quality. Creating a good working/living/learning environment increases productivity and profitability.

Paul Salisbury is Pre-Construction Manager of Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning’s Commercial Design-Build Department and serves as the LEED Accredited Professional. Joining Interstate’s management team in 2004, Mr. Salisbury is responsible for commercial conceptual budgeting, design-build estimating, and overseeing the commercial design-build projects.

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As plumbing and mechanical contractors, we have a critical role in the green building process. More and more, plumbing and mechanical contractors are being selected as key members of the design and development team for their expertise in heating and air conditioning, plumbing, service and energy efficiency. Plumbing and mechanical contractors can help a project team identify potential LEED points for a project. And beyond design, a LEED project is only as good as the careful and thorough execution of the design intent, working in a greener building process to bring the plan to life in a way that delivers on its promise.

Plumbing and mechanical contractors play a significant and central role in many of the available LEED points. By Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) calculations, plumbing and mechanical contractors play a primary role in at least 22 of the available LEED points, and play at least a secondary role in another 11 points out of the available 85 points.

Green buildings not only help the environment, but also boost productivity and reduce costs by improving indoor environmental quality and increasing overall energy and operational efficiencies. According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), people working in green offices are typically 2 to 16 percent more productive, patients staying in green hospitals are discharged earlier, and children attending green schools have experienced improved test scores. Following are some additional notable benefits of green buildings:

Discounted insurance rates
Utility rebates
Expedited permitting
Healthier workplace environments
Density bonuses
Reduced absenteeism
Retention
Higher rental rates
Increased occupancy rates
Increased sales per square foot (retail)
Increased production (manufacturing)
Marketing and PR value
Increased property/building values
Tax rebates

In addition, owners will experience reduced life cycle and facility operations costs, which include energy savings that can average between 25 and 50 percent.

Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning, LLC understands that to be on the forefront of technology and sustainable development, we must invest in our clients. We have Paul Salisbury, a LEED Accredited Professional on staff to assist you with your projects LEED and budgeting goals.