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Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 04, 2014

The Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building has recently been awarded LEED Platinum Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nations preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

Designed by Boggs & Partners Architects, The ONeill Federal Building project is a modernization of an aged 550,300 square foot federal office building just a few blocks from the Capitol in Southwest D.C. The building accommodates nearly 2,000 federal employees with an improved work environment and reduces the use of natural resources. The project involved demolition, base building core and shell work, tenant interior fit-out, and site improvements. The 9-floor (7 above, 2 below grade) buildings key features include a large glass-encased entry atrium, a similar central atrium spanning from the basement to roof skylight, a communicating stair from the basement to sixth floor, a green roof and enhanced security features.

Turner could not be prouder that the Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building has achieved LEED Platinum Certification, said Chris Jahrling, Vice President and General Manager of Turners Federal Services Group. It is extremely difficult to achieve this level of sustainability, and requires a great deal of effort from the contractor and architect to develop and implement innovative methods of sustainable design and construction, especially on a renovation project. We are thrilled to deliver this building to the GSA and even more excited that it will provide a healthy atmosphere for the workers that will occupy the facility.

The ONeill Federal Building achieved LEED Platinum by significantly reducing energy and water use, increasing natural light and ventilation water and by using materials with high recycled content. The intention of a LEED certified building is to save money for taxpayers, reduces the overall building maintenance costs for businesses and creating a healthier indoor work environment. A building that reduces its greenhouse gas emissions and the dependency on infrastructure can contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.

With each new LEED-certified building, we get one step closer to USGBCs vision of a sustainable built environment within a generation, said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. As the newest member of the LEED family of green buildings, The Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building is an important addition to the growing strength of the green building movement.

LEED certification of the ONeill Federal Building was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. These features include:

About Turner Construction Company Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company. Founded in 1902 in New York City, Turner has 5,200 employees worldwide and works on 1200 projects each year, for an annual construction volume of $8 billion. As the largest general builder in the United States, Turner ranks first or second in the major market segments of the building construction field, including healthcare, education, sports, commercial, telecommunications, and green building. The firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a publicly traded company, and one of the worlds leading international construction service providers.

For more information please visit http://www.turnerconstruction.com.

About HOCHTIEF HOCHTIEF is one of the leading international providers of construction-related services. With more than 80,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 23.28 billion in FY 2011, the company is represented in all the worlds major markets. With its core competencies in development, building and operation, the Group delivers services for the entire life cycle of infrastructure projects, real estate and facilities. The focus of the related business activities is on four strategic areas: energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, major cities, and resources. With its subsidiary Leighton (HOCHTIEF share around 54 percent), the Group is market leader in Australia. In the USA, the biggest construction market in the world, HOCHTIEF is the No. 1 general builder via its subsidiary Turner and, with Group company Flatiron, ranks among the most important players in the field of transportation infrastructure construction. Because of its engagement for sustainability, HOCHTIEF has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2006. Further information is available at http://www.hochtief.com/press.

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By Susan L. Serbin Correspondent

News about the school districts investigation of outsourcing transportation services drew attention as soon as it became known through an RFP (Request for Proposals). The school boards meeting of March 27 was an opportunity for members of the community and representatives of approximately 50 in the transportation department to express concerns.

The first thing made clear by the administration was that no decisions have been made.

The dedication and service of our bus drivers are, without question, the utmost in professionalism, said Don Mooney, Executive Director of Operations. In our budget process, we need to prioritize all costs and look for opportunities to save. The financial consideration is a big part of this, but weve had no responses yet (from interested vendors), and it would be premature for the district to state any information.

Mooney referenced the challenges of the Act 1 environment under which districts function. With a cap set for spending increases, and costs rising in areas such as retirement funding and benefits, the district looks for various strategies of cutting expenditures without negatively impacting the core mission of education, Mooney said in a phone interview earlier in the day. Transportation run by management services is used almost exclusively in nearby Chester County school districts, but is absent so far in Delaware County.

The bus drivers commented on the business aspect, but emphasized the human story.

Everyone in this room cares about the children, said driver John Ballas who has been driving for four years after retirement from a business career. We know the streets, the families and the kids. Speaking for myself and maybe some others, Id give up the pension and sick days and take a pay cut, but no one asked us to do this.

He said drivers provide the kind of extra service that may have spoiled children and families, but are done out of the love of their jobs.

Howard Collier similarly has been a driver with the district for a short period. He took on the job three years ago after a 25-year career with SEPTA.

I love my job here. There is not a child I drive that I wouldnt adopt. We take the kids to school and bring them home safely, said Collier, who said he drives youngsters from 5 to 21 who are challenged in various ways. I will invite every board member to ride my bus, or any other bus, to see how we take care of our children.

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As the commercial and industrial demands for technology upgrades and data/voice cabling increases New York Network Cabling and Fiber Optic expands its area of service to include NJ, CT, and PA including Bridgeport, New Haven, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia.

New York, NY (PRWEB) - Office locations are opening rapidly and business's are expanding. In order to continue to provide the network cabling and fiber optic resources needed for its commercial and industrial customers New York Network Cabling and Fiber Optic has increased its network of highly trained voice and data cabling installers and fiber optic cabling technicians to provide structured cabling services throughout the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, including New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

New and existing customers are coming with high expectations and demands for high quality, high speed, flawless networks. Network wiring and server room installations are a key factor as a foundation for business. With the popularity of wireless networks for laptops and handheld devices, voice over IP phone systems which run over the internet, and IP camera surveillance systems that are viewable online, business owners and systems administrators understand the value of hiring an experienced, meticulous team of installers to design and pull the cable. New York Network Cabling has committing to this expansion in order to give business's the access to a premier network cabling contractor for office moves, network expansions, and multi location management.

New York Network Cabling offers installation of Cat5, Cat6, telephone, and fiber optic cable for office, retail, and industrial customers. As well as sales and installation of all telecommunications equipment including business phone systems, surveillance, wireless access points, racks and patch panels.

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As the seasonal residents leave town and head back up North for cooler temperatures, we locals welcome the crazy lazy days of summer that is until the thunder blasts, the lightning strikes and the unrelenting rains pour down. If the past 10 years are any indication of the escalating threat and frequency of the ubiquitous summer storms, I fear were in for another tumultuous summer.

In addition to the havoc extreme weather changes can, and do, play on our homes, the age of our houses, villas and condominiums also dictate the need for some extra tender loving care especially in our absence.

The following list of ideas and suggestions was compiled to help you manage the transition between two or more homes, as well as to safeguard your investment when youre not here.

Dont forget

When traveling between two or more homes, keep one garage door opener and one full set of keys (front door, mailbox, safety deposit box, etc.), per home, in a separate Ziploc bag for easy access.

Take photographs of the clothes you leave behind. This way, if youre up North and cant find your favorite black cocktail dress or tuxedo, you can refer to the photographs.

Every five years, prepare a detailed inventory of all personal property, which should also include photographs/videos. Make two copies; one for yourself and one to keep in your lawyers vault.

HVAC & humidity

If youre leaving town for an extended period of time, do NOT turn the air conditioner off or put it on a warmer setting. Set thermostat to 75 degrees.

Leave ceiling fans on at all times. Contrary to what youve heard, the fans will NOT blow up and burn your house down, but they will circulate the air more efficiently in your absence.

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