David Jones, chief building engineer with Konover Commercial Corp. (KCC), has attained the designation of LEED Green Associate through the U.S. Green Building Council. Certification as a LEED Green Associate requires coursework and demonstrated understanding of current green building principles and practices. Jones is chief building engineer responsible for operations at 450 Columbus Blvd., Connecticut River Plaza. KCC is the property manager for the two-building, 558,000 s/f class A office complex and 850-space parking garage. Jones earned a diploma in HVAC from New England Technical Institute and holds a D-2 HVAC license and a Universal Refrigerant Certification in Conn. In 2012, Jones was recognized as the Engineer of the Year by the Greater Hartford Building Owners and Managers Association for superior operations management, contract compliance, and preventive maintenance efforts.