2004-2005
Fm Solutions worked hand in hand with Genral Dynamics to obtain LEED-EB Certification for their C4 Facility in Scottsdale, AZ. See below for excerpt from press release (April 2005)
General Dynamics Building Among First in U.S. to Achieve 'Green Building' Status for Energy Efficiency, Environmental Design
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - General Dynamics C4 Systems has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Existing Building (LEED-EB) certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for its 650,000 square foot manufacturing and office building in Scottsdale, the first industrial building of its size in the United States to meet the organization's national standards for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. The LEED program was created to establish a common standard of environmental measurement, promote integrated whole-building design practices, and recognize environmental leadership in the building industry.
"In our water reclamation and consumption efforts alone the LEED-EB program has made a tremendous impact on our overall conservation and energy program," said George Adams, Facilities Manager for General Dynamics C4 Systems in Scottsdale. "Working within the guidelines set by the USGBC is not only the right thing to do for our environment, it also boosts our partnership with the City of Scottsdale and its conservation efforts."
General Dynamics received the certification for its building at 8220 E. Roosevelt St. in Scottsdale and expects to achieve certification on its second Scottsdale building shortly. The LEED rating system for existing buildings addresses building operations and upgrades in areas such as: whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues including chemical use; ongoing indoor air quality; energy efficiency; water efficiency; recycling programs; and exterior maintenance programs. LEED-EB certification is a voluntary program that requires participants to identify and implement operational improvements and equipment necessary to obtain certification, prepare documentation regarding building performance data and operational procedures and submit an application for review by the USGBC.
"The General Dynamics LEED-EB certification has set a high standard for the green building industry in Arizona," said Charlie Popeck, USGBC Arizona Chapter President...
The USGBC is the nation's leading nonprofit coalition for advancing buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Major programs supporting its mission include the Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System™; LEED Workshops; LEED Professional Accreditation; the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo; and a robust local chapter program. More information can be found on the Internet at www.usgbc.org.
General Dynamics C4 Systems is a leading integrator of secure communication and information systems and technology. With more than 9,000 employees worldwide, the company specializes in command and control, communications networking, space systems, computing and information assurance for defense, government and select commercial customers in the United States and abroad.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 70,100 people worldwide and had 2004 revenue of $19.2 billion.The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation.