Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Builders Learn About Going GREEN

Companies and contractors learn how to build their business by embracing environmentally friendly practices.

By Michelle DunlopHerald Writer

EVERETT -- If you're planning to do construction work for the state or federal government, you might want to brush up on your green skills."It's getting easier to build green," said Scott Schreffler, a project designer with Dykeman, an architecture and design firm in Everett.Building green is in demand, participants at the Green Conference, held Tuesday in Everett, found out.

Private companies and individual home buyers are looking for environmentally friendly elements in their buildings. Governments -- including the city of Mukilteo and the state of Washington -- increasingly are incorporating green standards into their new projects.

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Reporter Michelle Dunlop: 425-339-3454 or mdunlop@heraldnet.com.

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