GSA Trades shop is officially Miami Dade County’s first LEED certified building.

This morning, in the Commission meeting of February 01, 2011 county mayor Carlos Alvarez officially announced the first LEED certified building as the GSA Trades Shop facilities. The LEED plaque was presented by Carole Schafmeister of the South Florida USGBC to the mayor and the commission. Many of the GSA staff were present in the chamber as was the Director, Jose Perez and the design Team of PJB and consultants, the builder MCM and the LEED AP, Sebastian Eilert.
Special thanks to Ruben Bravo of MCM, who’s ongoing efforts during all phases of the project, including the follow up with all of the team, were invaluable to the project’s success.



Congratulations to the county and the staff… may the Trades Shop facility set the tone for all new buildings in the county.
Before honoring the LEED certified project and team, the mayor declared today to be Mr. Percival day, who was honored with the declaration and also presented Greenline, the county’s sustainable initiative plan. We are very interested to see the commission continue in the path that is outlined by the plan and how it will continue to make Miami Dade County more sustainable, in all departments.