• Meet the Trainers: Jane Ahrens and Michael Kawecki
• University of Texas Installs Green Bike Racks; Drop in Auto Traffic Results
• Certification Success Story: Paul Deal
• Green Tips from Ian Heckman
• Green Advantage Promotes Green Building During Exploratory Trip to Ireland
• The Greening of College Campuses
• Dallas Adopts Green Building Standard for Homes and Businesses
• Feature on Daylighting
• Make the Most of Energy Efficient Tax Credits for 2008

Certification Success Story: Paul Deal

Paul Deal, regional project manager with Dallas-based Nouveau Construction & Technology Services, LP, (featured in related article in this issue, University of North Texas Takes Lead on Greening) has seen dramatic changes in the short time since achieving Green Advantage® Certification in January 2008.

One of the most notable changes has been the addition of recycling dumpsters at every job site. Job site waste has been cut at least in half, while recycling of wood and metals such as steel and copper now generates revenue, instead of expenses.

In addition, Mr. Deal and another Green Advantage® Certified employee of Nouveau have implemented changes such as the switch to non-VOC paints and the reuse of materials. The company now recycles old drywall during building deconstruction to use on site projects as subbase stabilization that helps ensure proper drying of disturbed subbase.

Mr. Deal enthuses, “The [GA authorized]course makes you look at things differently.” He notes the need to include green building techniques in the design contract, as guidance for contractors to follow.

Mr. Deal is currently testing installation and use of solar lighting at the Texas Woman's University campus in Denton, Texas.

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