Jim Dean, Kevin Malenchini, Patrick Ryan and Richard Thompson of William A. Berry & Son, Inc. are now Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professionals. This brings the number of Berry employees who have achieved LEED AP accreditation to 28.
The LEED AP program provides third-party professional credentials recognizing excellence in green building performance and practice. It is a multi-faceted credentialing system that ensures that LEED professionals have the latest knowledge and understanding of green building practices. The LEED AP credential is the mark of the most qualified, educated and influential green-building professionals in the industry.
"The new LEED AP program in 2009 is even more demanding and encourages green building professionals to maintain and advance their knowledge and expertise," said Berry CEO Peter Campot. "We are pleased that the number of LEED AP professionals at Berry continues to grow."
Founded in 1857, William A. Berry & Son, Inc. is one of the nation's oldest construction companies. A top-ranked construction management firm by such leading publications as Modern Healthcare, ENR and Building Design & Construction, Berry has a portfolio of institutional and corporate construction projects throughout New England.