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.
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.
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.
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.
To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
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.
the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
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.
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
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.
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.
largest city in Nevada; located in southeastern Nevada; originally settled by Mormons but is now famous for entertainment and gambling and general excess
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.
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.
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.
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
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.
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.
a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
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.
the tangible 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.
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
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.
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.
endorsed authoritatively 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.
the pursuit (of a person or animal) 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.
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.
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.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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.
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.
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.
To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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.
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.
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.
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
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.
To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
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.
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.
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.
“MGM MIRAGE’s initiative to build such an unprecedented environmentally sustainable project has changed the Las Vegas construction and the hospitality industry.
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.
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
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.
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) 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.
anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
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.
British playwright (born in Ireland); founder of the Fabian Society (1856-1950)
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.
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.
“MGM MIRAGE’s initiative to build such an unprecedented environmentally sustainable project has changed the Las Vegas construction and the hospitality industry.
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.
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.
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
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.
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.
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.
representation of something (sometimes 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.
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.
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.
“MGM MIRAGE’s initiative to build such an unprecedented environmentally sustainable project has changed the Las Vegas construction and the hospitality industry.
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.
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.
an item of factual information derived 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature 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.
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.
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.
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.
To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
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.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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.
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.
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.
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.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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.
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.
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
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.
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.
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.
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
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.
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be 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.
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.
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.
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.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)
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.
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.
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.
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.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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.
a group of independent but interrelated 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.
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
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.
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
a recompense 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.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
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.
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
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.
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.
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
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.
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.
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed 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.
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.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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.
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
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*).
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
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.
of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood
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.
grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
Throughout the project, Perini developed and maintained systems for tracking and documenting construction LEED credits on the 18-million-square-foot project.
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.
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.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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.
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.
the organized 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.
a natural body of running 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.
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.
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.
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.
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
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.
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.
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.
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.
the content of direct 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.
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.
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.
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
The 67-acre urban development has earned Gold and Silver LEED Certification on the majority of its structures (see Nancy’s comment above*).
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.
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.
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.
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.
someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
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.
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.
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.
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
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.
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.
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.
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.
To achieve this, Perini collaborated with their subcontractors, hundreds of material manufacturers and suppliers, MGM MIRAGE, and the entire design team.
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.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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.
the 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.
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.
(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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.
sustainable
