Bostleman’s Commitment to Green Sustainable Building

Bostleman supports the goals and concepts of green construction and sustainable design that are embodied in the standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). In fact, most of Bostleman’s project managers are LEED Accredited professionals. Bostleman realizes that Green Sustainable Building practices is not a trend, but a mainstay in the construction industry. Bostleman is seeing many of its clients share this same commitment to Green Building:

The University of Toledo is in the process of achieving Gold certification on the recently completed Savage Arena Renovation/New Athletic Complex by incorporating a heat island effect: roof, light pollution reduction, primary HVAC system VAV with reheat, and hydronic heat loop under gym floor; The Clyde-Green Springs School District is seeking Silver Certification by applying Green principals to their construction projects as well: exterior downward lights, enhanced refrigeration management, reduce construction waste, use products with recycled material, use of daylight sensors, solar hot water heaters, chilled beam systems, and use of indigenous plants.

Other Bostleman clients who have incorporated Green Building into their projects include Lourdes College (New Classroom Building) and The Toledo Zoo (parking lot and Nature’s Neighborhood).

Bostleman Announces Promotions

Bostleman is pleased to announce the promotion of two associates. Jason Weis was recently named Senior Project Manager with Bostleman. Jason has been with Bostleman for eleven years and was among the first of our project managers to become a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional. Aaron Daman, who has been with Bostleman for five years, has been promoted to Project Manager. Aaron is also a LEED Accredited Professional and among the first with the company to obtain this accreditation.

WILL WORK FOR PEANUTS! Toledo Zoo Project Underway…With Help From Louie!

After completing the first two projects of the Toledo Zoo’s Phase I Master Plan (north parking lot renovations and the newly opened Nature’s Neighborhood), Bostleman hit the ground running and has already begun work on the third and final project of Phase I – the elephant/hippo/rhino renovation.

The Toledo Zoo has designated elephants and rhinos as priority species for breeding to aid in the species preservation. To accomplish this, the Zoo’s current indoor/outdoor facilities will be enhanced and enlarged to meet the American Zoo and Aquarium Associations’ requirements for breeding. Work currently in progress includes the bull facility and yard. New and expanded viewing areas will be provided, as well as enrichment and training features.

Not only is the Toledo Zoo and Bostleman excited to get the renovation project underway, but “baby” Louie, is anxious to help keep the project moving. Here, Louie takes time out of his busy day, to show us that he is a safety conscious elephant and wears his hard hat as he over looks the construction project.