In 2006 Dee Brown, Inc. completed the first U.S. Certified LEED Platinum Level project. McKinney Green Building was constructed in McKinney, Texas. This is a modest three story office building that utilized brick and stone veneer for the main design elements on the exterior façade. This was the first project we had encountered working around water collection systems. There were new submittal criteria, new consideration as to what the materials were made of and where they originated. This project created an awareness of the need to be better stewards of our environment. However, as with any new building standard or technique, it takes education to learn how to properly administer the new requirements. We at DBI thought that this program would take flight and be here to stay. With this in mind, we wanted to educate ourselves and become proficient in administering the project management and construction aspects of the LEED program. At the same time, we became aware of the need to become educated with estimating so as to be of assistance, rather than a hindrance, to our clients in LEED project development.

 

LEED Certified Projects

 

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Dallas, Texas

Completed December 2012

Certification Level - Platinum

Emcployees:

Estimator - Rob Barnes, Ty Harding, Greg Hensley

Project Manager - Tim Hughes

Foreman - Burt Burbidge

 

McKinney Green Building

McKinney, Texas

Completed April 2006

Certification Level – Platinum

Employees:

Estimator – David Rohlfs

Project Manager – David Barnes

Foreman – Burt Burbidge

 

Frisco Central Fire Station

Frisco, Texas

Completed September 2006

Certification Level – Silver

Employees:

Estimator – Ty Harding

Project Manager – Tracy Webster

                 

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco, Texas

Completed August 2006

Certification Level – Silver

Employees:

Estimator – Greg Hensley

Project Manager – Tracy Webster

Foreman – Ronnie Grimes

 

Hunt Oil Corporate Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Completed May 2008

Certification Level – Silver

Employees:

Estimator – Greg Hensley

Project Manager – David Barnes

Foremen – Keith Slavens

 

Acme Brick Corporate Headquarters

Fort Worth, Texas

Completed December 2007

Certification Level - Silver

Employees:

Estimator – David Rohlfs

Project Manager – Tracy Webster

Foreman – Burt Burbidge

 

OMNI Hotel & Condominiums

Fort Worth, Texas

Currently Under Construction

Certification Level – Seeking Silver Certification

Employees:

Estimator – Greg Hensley

Project Manager – David Barnes

Foreman – Steve Cantu