CaGBC:
LEED for Construction
The LEED for Construction course is a half-day course delivered by the Canada Green Building Council designed to introduce the LEED rating system and sustainable design issues that affect general and trade contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers. It provides tips on construction waste management, commissioning green buildings, managing a sustainable construction site, and what materials to choose and why. The course provides information on the role of builders in obtaining LEED points, and the opportunities it creates for your business.
Completed by:
Ted Postma, President
LEED Canada NC – Technical Review Workshop
Understanding LEED-NC is an important step towards reducing environmental impacts and achieving superior economic performance in buildings. This one-day workshop delivered by the Canada Green Building Council provides a technical overview of the LEED Canada-NC 1.0, in preparation for the certification exam.
Completed by:
Matt Postma, Project Manager & Site Superintendent
Peter Vandersluis, Project Manager & H&S Coordinator
Mohawk College:
Sustainable Construction Techniques
Evaluate techiniques such as energy management, day lighting, and efficient water usage. Apply and defend the selected techniques to proposed building project.
Completed by:
Tim Scott, Project Coordinator
Sustainable Design and Building Practice
Use the LEED template to study the practice of sustainable construction.
Completed by:
Tim Scott, Project Coordinator
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COMMITMENT:
As a General Contractor, TRP Construction is committed to providing the following services (as required by specification, but not limited to) on a LEED registered project:
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erosion and sedimentation control
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stormwater runoff control
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air quality control and use of low-emitting materials
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protect green space and preserve habitat/natural resources
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participate in the reduction of waste through re-use/recycling of building materials
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source building materials locally
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provide LEED team members with written documentation
TRP Construction is prepared to work with the professionals of Morrison Hershfield as our LEED Consultant(s).
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
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2011 - City of St. Thomas - Demolition of 3 Institutional Buildings – $266K
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Targeted LEED Gold Certification - LEED Consultant: Morrison Hershfield
TRP LEED Team Members: Peter Vandersluis, John Goudswaard
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2011 - Wellington County Library - Puslinch Branch - New Construction - $1.5M
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Sustainable Design & Construction - Consultant: L. Alan Grinham Architect Inc.
TRP Team Members: Matt Postma, David Koning
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2010 - University of Guelph - Thornborough Building #159 - New Foundation for Addition – $629K
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LEED Silver Registered - LEED Consultant: Morrison Hershfield
TRP LEED Team Members: Matt Postma, Bob Wallace
