Creative Builds Green at USF

Creative Contractors Inc. has been selected by the University of South Florida to build the new Science and Technology/General Academic Facility on the St. Petersburg campus. The 34,000 sq. ft., $9,000,000 structure will be the first building in the University of South Florida system designed and constructed to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Education) green building certification. It will be 20% more energy efficient and 30% more water efficient than a standard building. Creative will make extensive use of recycled and regional materials during construction. An aggressive recycling program will be put in place with a goal of recycling 75% of construction waste. This is Creative's sixth LEED building. The two story building which includes classrooms and laboratories for multiple disciplines was designed by RS&H, Tampa. For more information, go to www.creativecontractors.com.