We are experienced, accredited design/build
contractors for LEED^®-Certified construction

Cooper was an early adopter of LEED^®
high-performance building construction

How building owners benefit from LEED^® Certified construction
LEED Certified buildings command significantly higher building value through strict construction processes and controls.

• LEED^® third-party certification acts as a rigorous Quality Control System.

• Improved employee retention, fewer sick days, lower health costs, higher productivity

• Reduced maintenance and/or replacement costs over building’s life

• Reduced operating/utility costs through improved efficiency in energy and water consumption, heat gain/loss, lighting, air circulation, and indoor air quality

• Efficient use of building’s internal and external space

LEED^® design and construction criteria include:

• Ecologically sustainable materials
• High-efficiency operation systems
• Use of natural light
• Heat gain/loss efficiency
• Efficient space utilization
• Recycling/salvage of on-site materials.
• Long-term maintenance cost
• Minimal landscaping maintenance