EMCOR Services Midwest Further Expands Involvement In Green Building Development And Construction
--- Craig Crawford Receives U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Accreditation ---
ELMHURST, IL – November 12 , 2007 – Craig Crawford, a sales engineer with EMCOR Services Midwest, has received accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) professional.
EMCOR Services Midwest, a leading mechanical contractor and facilities maintenance service provider in Illinois and Wisconsin, is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses globally.
The LEED professional accreditation program is rigorous, requiring participants to satisfy a number of criteria covering a wide range of sustainable construction and development issues. Accreditation identifies individuals who have the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in the green design process, support and encourage integrated design, and streamline the LEED application and certification process for buildings. The certification process for buildings uses the LEED Green Building Rating System™, a consensus-based national green building standard for the construction industry.
Mr. Crawford's accreditation is part of a company-wide EMCOR program whereby all key personnel, coast-to-coast will become accredited under the guidelines of USGBC's LEED program. With 75% of the LEED certification points related to the type of work that EMCOR does everyday, the Company is working to further expand its role and expertise in the area of environmental stewardship, as well as its client service offerings in the area of high performance and sustainable design facilities.
"The LEED professional accreditation program recognizes expertise in sustainable design and construction and identifies individuals who can help meet the growing demand from the public and private sectors for green buildings," noted Ralph Pfeifer, President of EMCOR Services Midwest. "Craig's capabilities, as demonstrated by his LEED accreditation, underscore the extent of the expertise EMCOR Services Midwest brings to the table when working for an organization whose agenda includes environmental stewardship, as well as the bottom line. Indeed, his expertise will benefit all of our clients who are looking to integrate sustainable design elements into their building programs."
Mr. Crawford has over 10 years of experience in the HVAC industry. At EMCOR Services Midwest, he is responsible for assessing customers' requirements and objectives, preparing proposals and estimates, and creating cost-effective solutions that increase energy efficiency, improve operations and ensure ongoing value. Prior to joining EMCOR, he was an equipment sales engineer with Trane Company. A licensed Professional Engineer, Mr. Crawford holds a bachelor's degree in general engineering from the University of Illinois. He is a member of ASHRAE, NSPE, and the USGBC.
About EMCOR Services Midwest
EMCOR Services Midwest offers complete mechanical contracting services, from engineering, design, installation and facilities maintenance to HVAC, plumbing, process piping systems, sheet metal, refrigeration and building automation. The company serves a range of commercial and industrial clients, providing high-quality installation and maintenance for a full line of mechanical systems, including emergency generators, boilers, burners, combustion equipment, chillers, plumbing, and controls. Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois with an office in Green Bay, Wisconsin, EMCOR Services Midwest is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME), a Fortune 500 company with over $5.0 billion in annual revenues and a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services. EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security and power generation systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses around the world. EMCOR represents a rare combination of global reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 27,000 skilled employees at 140 locations worldwide. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com.
