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  1. airflow
    the flow of air
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  2. sustainable
    capable of being prolonged
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  3. environmentally
    for the environment
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  4. major scale
    a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 3rd and 4th and 7th and 8th
    Many of the design and construction techniques implemented had never been approached on such a major scale.
  5. subcontractor
    someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  6. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  7. certification
    documentary proof that something is true
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  8. supplier
    someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  9. transferable
    capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  10. construction
    the act of building something
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  11. credits
    a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
    As the general contractor on CityCenter, Perini’s impact on earning LEED credits was substantial.
  12. slot machine
    a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  13. casino
    a public building for gambling and entertainment
    One of the most challenging design and construction efforts is in the ARIA Casino.
  14. documentation
    confirmation that some fact or statement is true
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  15. feedback
    the process in which output of a system is returned to input
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  16. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  17. indoor
    located, suited for, or taking place within a building
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  18. implemented
    forced or compelled or put in force
    Many of the design and construction techniques implemented had never been approached on such a major scale.
  19. chief executive officer
    the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president)
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  20. Las Vegas
    largest city in Nevada
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  21. building material
    material used for constructing buildings
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  22. stewardship
    the position of someone who manages the affairs of others
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  23. procurement
    the act of getting possession of something
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  24. project
    a planned undertaking
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  25. rewarding
    providing personal satisfaction
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  26. executive officer
    the officer second in command
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  27. percent
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  28. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  29. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  30. management
    the act of controlling something
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  31. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  32. aria
    an elaborate song for solo voice
    One of the most challenging design and construction efforts is in the ARIA Casino.
  33. certified
    verified as having met certain requirements
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  34. tracking
    the pursuit by following tracks or marks they left behind
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  35. tracked
    having tracks
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  36. building
    the act of constructing something
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  37. radius
    a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle
    Over 20 percent of this material was harvested, extracted or recovered within the same 500-mile radius.
  38. design
    the act of working out the form of something
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  39. slot
    a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  40. monumental
    of outstanding significance
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  41. achieve
    gain with effort
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  42. penetration
    the act of entering into or through something
    The new design required over a thousand floor penetrations and complex ductwork.
  43. entity
    that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  44. view as
    keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  45. build
    make by combining materials and parts
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  46. certify
    provide evidence for
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  47. challenging
    requiring full use of your abilities or resources
    One of the most challenging design and construction efforts is in the ARIA Casino.
  48. manufacturer
    someone who constructs or produces something
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  49. component
    one of the individual parts making up a larger entity
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  50. Energy
    the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  51. compliance
    the act of submitting, usually surrendering power to another
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  52. contractor
    someone who is hired to build things
    As the general contractor on CityCenter, Perini’s impact on earning LEED credits was substantial.
  53. emerging
    coming into existence
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  54. credit
    an estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments
    As the general contractor on CityCenter, Perini’s impact on earning LEED credits was substantial.
  55. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
    “MGM MIRAGE’s initiative to build such an unprecedented environmentally sustainable project has changed the Las Vegas construction and the hospitality industry.
  56. environmental
    of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  57. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  58. commitment
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  59. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  60. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  61. Shaw
    British playwright ; founder of the Fabian Society
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  62. 125
    being five more than one hundred twenty
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  63. initiative
    readiness to embark on bold new ventures
    “MGM MIRAGE’s initiative to build such an unprecedented environmentally sustainable project has changed the Las Vegas construction and the hospitality industry.
  64. waste
    use inefficiently or inappropriately
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  65. option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  66. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  67. scale
    an ordered reference standard
    Many of the design and construction techniques implemented had never been approached on such a major scale.
  68. downward
    extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
    Traditional casino airflow is from the ceiling downward, pushing the air around guest’s heads.
  69. pursuing
    following in order to overtake or capture
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  70. assist
    give help; be of service
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  71. earn
    acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  72. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    As the general contractor on CityCenter, Perini’s impact on earning LEED credits was substantial.
  73. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  74. model
    a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  75. base
    lowest support of a structure
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  76. based
    having a base
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  77. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    Many of the design and construction techniques implemented had never been approached on such a major scale.
  78. hospitality
    kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
    “MGM MIRAGE’s initiative to build such an unprecedented environmentally sustainable project has changed the Las Vegas construction and the hospitality industry.
  79. procure
    get by special effort
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  80. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  81. datum
    an item of factual information from measurement or research
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  82. Nancy
    a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  83. 500
    the cardinal number that is the product of one hundred and five
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  84. substantial
    real; having a material or factual existence
    As the general contractor on CityCenter, Perini’s impact on earning LEED credits was substantial.
  85. track
    a line or route along which something travels or moves
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  86. assisted
    having help; often used as a combining form
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  87. require
    have need of
    The new design required over a thousand floor penetrations and complex ductwork.
  88. involve
    contain as a part
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  89. pushing
    the act of applying force in order to move something away
    Traditional casino airflow is from the ceiling downward, pushing the air around guest’s heads.
  90. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  91. ceiling
    the overhead upper surface of a covered space
    Traditional casino airflow is from the ceiling downward, pushing the air around guest’s heads.
  92. guest
    a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  93. client
    someone who pays for goods or services
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  94. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  95. team
    a cooperative unit
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  96. phase
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  97. required
    necessary by rule
    The new design required over a thousand floor penetrations and complex ductwork.
  98. air
    a mixture of gases required for breathing
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  99. harvest
    the gathering of a ripened crop
    Over 20 percent of this material was harvested, extracted or recovered within the same 500-mile radius.
  100. recover
    regain or make up for
    Over 20 percent of this material was harvested, extracted or recovered within the same 500-mile radius.
  101. traditional
    consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing
    Traditional casino airflow is from the ceiling downward, pushing the air around guest’s heads.
  102. level
    a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
    There is a new level of understanding of the importance and processes required of environmentally responsible construction.
  103. leadership
    the status of being in charge
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  104. pursue
    follow in an effort to capture
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  105. earned
    gained or acquired
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  106. changed
    made or become different in nature or form
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  107. approval
    the formal act of giving agreement or permission
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  108. complex
    complicated in structure
    The new design required over a thousand floor penetrations and complex ductwork.
  109. quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  110. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  111. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  112. construct
    make by combining materials and parts
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  113. Green
    an environmentalist who belongs to the Green Party
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  114. extract
    remove, usually with some force or effort
    Over 20 percent of this material was harvested, extracted or recovered within the same 500-mile radius.
  115. deliver
    bring to a destination
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  116. costs
    pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  117. floor
    the inside lower horizontal surface
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  118. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
    One of the most challenging design and construction efforts is in the ARIA Casino.
  119. composition
    the way in which someone or something is put together
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  120. manage
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  121. cost
    be priced at
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  122. maintained
    kept in good condition
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  123. recovered
    freed from illness or injury
    Over 20 percent of this material was harvested, extracted or recovered within the same 500-mile radius.
  124. effective
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  125. site
    the piece of land on which something is located
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  126. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
    There is a new level of understanding of the importance and processes required of environmentally responsible construction.
  127. create
    bring into existence
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  128. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  129. session
    a meeting for execution of a group's functions
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  130. acre
    a unit of area used in English-speaking countries
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  131. supported
    held up or having the weight borne especially from below
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  132. comment
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  133. comfortable
    providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  134. involved
    connected by participation or association or use
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  135. review
    look at again; examine again
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  136. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  137. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  138. origin
    the place where something begins
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  139. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  140. basis
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  141. developed
    being changed over time, as to be stronger or more complete
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  142. training
    activity leading to skilled behavior
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  143. relative
    not absolute or complete
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  144. closely
    in a close relation or position in time or space
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  145. understanding
    the condition of someone who knows and comprehends
    There is a new level of understanding of the importance and processes required of environmentally responsible construction.
  146. economy
    the system of production and distribution and consumption
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  147. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  148. reward
    compensation for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  149. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  150. executive
    a person responsible for the administration of a business
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  151. gathered
    brought together in one place
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  152. staff
    a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  153. product
    an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  154. majority
    the main part
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  155. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    Building a project of this scale has benefits that extend far beyond CityCenter.
  156. directly
    without turning aside from your course
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  157. mile
    a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  158. standard
    a basis for comparison
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  159. within
    on the inside
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  160. throughout
    from first to last
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  161. major
    greater in scope or effect
    Many of the design and construction techniques implemented had never been approached on such a major scale.
  162. over
    beyond the top or upper surface or edge
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  163. entire
    constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  164. company
    an institution created to conduct business
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  165. billion
    one thousand million items or units in the United States
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  166. importance
    the quality of being significant or worthy of note
    There is a new level of understanding of the importance and processes required of environmentally responsible construction.
  167. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  168. bid
    propose a payment
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  169. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  170. square
    a polygon with four equal sides and four right angles
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  171. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    There is a new level of understanding of the importance and processes required of environmentally responsible construction.
  172. silver
    a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  173. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  174. practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  175. extend
    stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
    Building a project of this scale has benefits that extend far beyond CityCenter.
  176. local
    of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  177. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  178. push
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
    Traditional casino airflow is from the ceiling downward, pushing the air around guest’s heads.
  179. ways
    structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  180. proper
    marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  181. forest
    a large, densely wooded area filled with trees and plants
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  182. receive
    get something; come into possession of
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  183. industry
    the action of making of goods and services for sale
    “MGM MIRAGE’s initiative to build such an unprecedented environmentally sustainable project has changed the Las Vegas construction and the hospitality industry.
  184. stream
    a natural body of water flowing on or under the earth
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  185. dollar
    the basic monetary unit in many countries
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  186. fresh
    recently made, produced, or harvested
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  187. working
    a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  188. worth
    the quality of being desirable or valuable
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  189. gather
    assemble or get together
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  190. market
    a store where groceries are sold
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  191. most
    used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  192. learned
    having or showing profound knowledge
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  193. suggest
    make a proposal; declare a plan for something
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  194. gain
    obtain
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  195. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  196. approach
    move towards
    Many of the design and construction techniques implemented had never been approached on such a major scale.
  197. future
    the time yet to come
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  198. effort
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
    One of the most challenging design and construction efforts is in the ARIA Casino.
  199. wood
    the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  200. gold
    a soft yellow malleable ductile metallic element
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  201. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    During the preconstruction phase, Perini gathered data, provided client feedback and suggested options for pursuing the most important material-based credits in cost effective ways.
  202. new
    not of long duration
    The new design required over a thousand floor penetrations and complex ductwork.
  203. beyond
    farther along in space or time or degree
    Building a project of this scale has benefits that extend far beyond CityCenter.
  204. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    Construction to LEED standards supported the local economy by procuring over 54 percent of the LEED tracked materials from within 500 miles of the project.
  205. train
    educate for a future role or function
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  206. million
    the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  207. officer
    a member of a police force
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  208. result
    something that follows as a consequence
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  209. chief
    the head of a tribe or clan
    The commitment of all of the entities involved to achieve LEED at this level has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this monumental project,” said Craig Shaw, chief executive officer of Perini Building Company.
  210. work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
    Working closely with vendors and suppliers Perini managed LEED compliance review and approval of over $1 billion dollars worth of building material.
  211. plan
    a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
    Perini’s preconstruction and LEED teams collaborated to model costs for building components, site-based management plans and building systems relative to Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, indoor air quality management during construction and construction waste management.
  212. view
    the visual percept of a region
    The magnitude of CityCenter has assisted an emerging waste management trend in the Las Vegas area and the project is viewed as a model for sustainable design and construction that has changed market attitudes.
  213. offer
    present for acceptance or rejection
    Perini offered formal training sessions for staff and its 125 subcontractors, assisting them with research and procurement of sustainable materials and implementing proper LEED documentation.
  214. thousand
    the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
    The new design required over a thousand floor penetrations and complex ductwork.
  215. around
    in the area or vicinity
    Traditional casino airflow is from the ceiling downward, pushing the air around guest’s heads.
  216. learn
    gain knowledge or skills
    Material suppliers and manufacturers that worked or bid on CityCenter learned to document the origins and composition of their products gaining experience in sustainable practices that will be transferable to future projects.
  217. above
    in or to a place that is higher
    The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
  218. hundred
    ten 10s
    To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
  219. such
    of so extreme a degree or extent
    Many of the design and construction techniques implemented had never been approached on such a major scale.
  220. understand
    know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    There is a new level of understanding of the importance and processes required of environmentally responsible construction.
  221. U.S.
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  222. large
    above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  223. one
    smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    Perini Building Company constructed CityCenter, one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable developments to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  224. foot
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
    Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
  225. better
    superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability
    The airflow in the casino streams from under the floor, through slot machine bases, resulting in fresh air being delivered directly to the guest, creating better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment.
  226. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
    As the general contractor on CityCenter, Perini’s impact on earning LEED credits was substantial.
Created on Thu Nov 12 12:27:40 EST 2009

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