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