Building Industry Magazine - March 2011 - (Page 7)

Young Brothers Goes Green Island Pacific Energy, LLC completed the installation of a 116 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic (PV) system for Young Brothers, Ltd. on Jan. 26 at its Pier 40 location at Honolulu Harbor. To pay for the system, Island Pacific Energy provided innovative financing that enabled Young Brothers to acquire the system for no money down with immediate savings. “We are extremely pleased with the results,” says Glenn Hong, president of Young Brothers. “Island Pacific Energy was able to deliver the complete package we were looking for: excellent value and terms, close attention to our specific needs, fast and professional installation and innovative financing.” WOOD TRUSSES The ﬂexible, aﬀordable, eﬃcient, and green way to build. METAL TRUSSES Insect, ﬁre and mold resistant metal trusses are perfect for LEED projects. Maui’s Leader in Structural Components With over 50 years combined experience, R E we are Maui’s trusted T R U S S E S choice in trusses and structural components. You can count on Truss Systems Hawaii to provide exceptional service, experience, and professionalism with the latest in precision equipment and technology. O MO NOBODY’S B L L LT UIL WALL PANELS High-quality wall panels are a time and cost saving solution for many projects. FLOOR TRUSSES Pre-fabricated ﬂoor trusses are easy to use, saving time and labor. Island Pacific Energy installed a PV system at Young Brothers’ maintenance building that provides nearly 70 percent of the electrical demand for the facility. Contact us for a Free Estimate: 808-877-0036, sales@trusssys.com. Harnessing the Sun’s energy from every Rooftop Photovoltaic solar solutions for your commercial customers Note: This brochure is meant only to highlight Firestone’s products and specifications. Information is subject to change without notice. All products and specifications are listed in approximate weights and measurements. For complete product and detail information, please refer to the Technical Manual. Firestone takes responsibility for furnishing quality materials which meet Firestone’s published product specifications. As neither Firestone itself nor its representatives practice architecture, Firestone offers no opinion on, and expressly disclaims any responsibility for, the soundness of any structure on which its products may be applied. If questions arise as to the soundness of a structure or its ability to support a planned installation properly, the Owner should obtain opinions of competent structural engineers before proceeding. Firestone accepts no liability for any structural failure or for resultant damages, and no Firestone Representative is authorized to vary this disclaimer. • Crystalline Panels The 116 kW system consists of 432 Suntech solar modules on the roof of the maintenance building. It • Thin Film Panels provides nearly 70 percent of the electrical demand of ™ • Penetration Mounted ™ A new green outlook on Warranty. A new green outlook on our Red Shield our Red Shield Warranty. the structure,in the commercialmaking an investment inis“greener” systems, kW hours of systems, Everyone in Everyone producing building industry 180,000 the commercial building industry is more than making an investment in “greener” • Ballast Mounted materials and building practices. Now, Firestone is backing your investment in the future with an materials and building practices. Now, Firestone is backing your investment than electricity own: the Firestone EnviroReady™ Roofing System and Warranty.* power more in the future with an investment of our each year, which is enough to Multiple planting options—one great warranty that c investment of our own: the Firestone EnviroReady™ Roofing System and Warranty.* • Self Adhering This comprehensive program lets building owners install high quality conventional 1,000 light green roofingfor antomorrow. aFirestone’s Redand isroofkeeps bulbs technology entire year Shield warranty today equivalent to and upgrade it with This comprehensive program lets building owners install a high quality conventional roof today your new EPDM or TPO roof “enviro-ready” for responsible upgrades for up 7 years after initial burning more greenwith greenmatches gallons yourto gasoline. Red Shield warranty keeps than 15,000 your needs and tomorrow. and upgrade it in a way that roofing technologyofbudget. Firestone’s VEGETATIVE ROOF SYSTEM installation, so you can go your Thanks to Firestone, now you can plan future includes a monitoring that roofing upgrades, fully The PV new EPDM or TPO goenvironmentalway that matches confident and yourto 7 years after e g e t a t i V e R o o f S y S t e m installationroof “enviro-ready” for responsible upgrades for up budget. V initial installation, so you can your needs you are installing not just the products, but thegreen in a industry leading Red Shield Warranty coverage you and Finally, a hassle-free way to select, install and extensive System SkyScape™ maintain a SkyScape int need to maintain everything that will go under your next “green” roof. This exclusive program covers reporting system that enables usersenvironmental roofingenergy fully confident that Thanks to Firestone, now you can plan future to track the upgrades, vegetative roof with SkyScape Extensive & Intensive Systems. inspections before and after installation of new green upgrades. Firestone also provides premium you of 25- and not just the options web-based leading system offerings with installing30-year warranty Theto but the industry monitoring generationare20-,the system. products,help you achieve your sustainableRed Shield Warranty coverage you V e g e t a t i V e building goals. need to maintain everything that will go under your next “green” roof. This exclusive program covers • Contributes to a LEED ® –certified system Roofing System available in selecttoafter installation of newlocal Firestonecustomers and * EnviroReady is accessibleand all employees green upgrades. Firestone also provides premium inspections before EPDM and TPO Roofing Systems. See your and sales green building project representative for details. system offerings with any computer on the to help you achieve your sustainable e a S y t o i n S ta l l . e a S y t o m a i can be accessed from20-, 25- and 30-year warranty options Internet. building goals. • Provides year-round Island Pacific Energy arranged for tax equity financing energy savings * EnviroReady Roofing System available in select EPDM and TPO Roofing Systems. See your local Firestone sales representative for details. that eliminated the typical payback period associated with • Extends the life of the roof PV systems. Young Brothers saves money immediately, EnviroReady membrane Roofing System because the savings Firestoneelectricity is greater than their in Energy Solutions • Reduces heat-island effect 250 West 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 monthly lease payments.1-317-853-4680 • Fax: 317-428-5719 In addition, Young Brothers • Mitigates the effect of Corporate Office: 1-888-793-0012 • storm water runoff is able to pass on those savings to their customers, and • Reduces ambient noise the company pays no money down and does not have to worry about the complexity of Firestonecredits, treasury grants tax Energy Solutions 250 West 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 or depreciation. 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If questions arise as to the soundness of a structure or its ability to support a planned installation properly, the Owner should obtain opinions of competent structural engineers before proceeding. Firestone accepts no liability for any structural failure or for resultant damages, and no Firestone Representative is authorized to vary this disclaimer. ©2009 Firestone Energy Solutions Printed in U.S.A. Item #ES001 10/09-01 Leaders in Hawaii’s Roofing Representation Since 1991 MARCH 2011 | BuildiNg iNdustRy | 7 The Manufacturers Abbotsford Georgia Pacific Aldo Grease Guard Firestone Icynene GE Sealants Kempco Warranty Length 20 year 25 year 30 year Membrane Options .090” firestone Rubbergard™ Platinum | .060” or .080” UltraPly .090” firestone Rubbergard Platinum | .080” UltraPly tPo .090” firestone Rubbergard Platinum | .060” or .080” UltraP HPG Uses 100% Green Power. www.hardingpoorman.com http://www.advanced-roofing.com http://www.advanced-roofing.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - March 2011

Building Industry - March 2011
Contents
Datebook
Union Names Builder of the Year
Young Brothers Goes Green
GCA Banquet Honors Members
Architects Corner
RevoluSun Expands Services
Kiewit Building Group Relocates
Contracts Awarded
Site Preparation
Spotlight on Success: St. Louis School Learning and Technology Center
Finance, Bonding & Insurance
Hot Topic: Insurance Lawsuit
Guam
Concept to Completion: MACC Yokouchi Family Pavilion and Courtyard
Low Bids
Get RRP Certified

Building Industry Magazine - March 2011