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Tocci-Constructed Apartment Complex Wins LEED Certification
An apartment complex in Secaucus, NJ, Osprey Cove, constructed by Tocci Building Companies has receieved a LEED Silver certification.
Tocci-Constructed Apartment Complex Wins LEED Certification
116 Unit Osprey Cove in Secaucus, NJ Earns Silver Designation
WOBURN – May 28, 2013 –Tocci Building Companies is pleased to announce that Osprey Cove, a 116-unit luxury apartment building in Secaucus, N.J. constructed by the firm for owner Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. has received a LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for sustainable building and development. LEED-certified buildings are designed to lower operating costs, reduce waste sent to landfills, conserve energy and water, reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and provide healthier and safer environments for occupants, according to the USGBC, which developed the framework in 2000 for builders and operators.
“Tocci exceeded our expectations as a builder and manager on our very first ground-up rental apartment project,” said Hartz Mountain’s senior vice president of building construction, John Comer. Tocci modeled the building systems using BIM (Building Information Modeling) and worked closely with sustainability consultant Steve Winters Associates of New York, N.Y. as well as architect Niles Bolton & Associates and interior designer Childs, Dreyfuss Group of Chicago to achieve the LEED rating. Much of the development was constructed using recycled materials (including the kitchen cabinets, which were also locally purchased), bamboo was used in the community lounge and all appliances are Energy Star-rated.
“HMI’s commitment to achieving energy goals shows that even large developers are moving toward more sustainable construction practices, and we’re proud to be a facilitator of that effort,” said John Tocci,, Chief Enabling Officer of Tocci Building Companies.
About Tocci Building Companies
Tocci Building Companies, a leading construction management firm, is internationally recognized as a leader in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Headquartered in Woburn, MA, Tocci provides intelligent building solutions and construction services with an integrated approach and emphasis on sustainable construction throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. Tocci is proud to be celebrating 90 years of successful business partnerships. For more information visit www.tocci.com.
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