California DEP, Coal Center PA
Gold LEED Certified

Philipsburg DEP, Philipsburg, PA
Gold LEED Certified

Miller Bros. was demonstrating its expertise in environmentally sound design and construction years before “building green” became the industry buzz phrase.

In 1999, we set out to build a very “green” building for the most environmentally conscious organization in the state – the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). In 2001, our efforts were honored with The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and The Award of Excellence from the Associated Builders & Contractors. It was also the country’s first building to be Gold LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). All three DEP offices that we’ve done to date have been Design | Build projects, and Gold LEED Certified.

Geothermal heating, R-32 walls utilizing insulated concrete forms, demountable partitions, indirect lighting, and extensive use of recycled materials are a few of the features that helped earn the accolades. We worked with architect John Boecker of Kimball Associates to bring together the key elements of:

• Sustainable site design
• Water conservation & quality
• Minimizing impact on the environment
• Energy-conserving approach & systems
• Minimizing the use on non-renewable materials & resources
• Comfortable, productive, healthy indoor environment

Ebensburg DEP Offices in Ebensburg, PA are one of three Miller Bros. Construction Inc. projects to receive prestigious Gold Certificates from LEED.

• Assist with site selection
• Offer due diligence consulting
• Take care of permitting
• Develop constructability reviews
• Present preliminary cost schedules based on multiple levels of construction materials
• Coordinate design with total budget
• Coordinate owner-supplied materials
• Review Construction Documents provided by design firm(s)
• Review Shop Drawings
• Coordinate with municipal and regulatory authorities
• Research alternate materials and/or methods to reduce costs
• Establish temporary on-site management facilities & utilities
• Supervise construction
• Track construction progress
• Conduct QC inspections
• Coordinate team meetings
• Manage progress payments to subs & suppliers
• Monitor construction costs, quality, schedules & safety
• Protect the owners’ & lenders’ interests

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