Jim Eichel of Accent Construction Named Impact Leader

Dec. 17, 2008 - PRLog -- CHAPEL HILL, NC – Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that CEO Jim Eichel has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine.  Business Leader showcases businesses and individuals who are recognized as leaders in their industry.
Eichel was singled out for his firm’s commitment to advancing knowledge of environmentally-friendly practices within the construction industry.  Accent Construction is a full service, unlimited licensed North Carolina general contractor that has long been committed to sustainability and the implementation of recycling and reuse practices in tenant finish construction projects. In the last few years, the building industry is catching up with Accent’s commitment to green building.

A recipient of the EPA’s 2008 WasteWise Small Business Partner of the Year award, Accent Construction continues to work towards a goal of keeping all construction waste away from landfills and is the only general contractor in the state of North Carolina to be awarded the EPA Waste Wise partner status. Their sustainable building practices have been incorporated as a standard way of doing business that can be applied to any project but are of special interest to those seeking more environmentally responsible levels of building.

“We are able to assist businesses occupying any size facility with our standard recycling and reuse practices at no additional cost,” said Eichel. “Our mission is to flexibly serve the unique needs of each client with the highest integrity and respect for the environment we all live in.”

Eichel is leading an effort to share the company’s knowledge and expertise on sustainable building practices with the commercial building industry. His 35 years of construction industry experience, coupled with engineering and business degrees and a real property administrator certification from the Building Owners and Managers Institute has provided him with expertise that benefits the office and medical building industries.

“I am honored to be featured in Business Leader Magazine,” said Eichel.  “It is an exciting time in green building and we strive to lead our industry in the field of environmentally-friendly commercial construction projects”


About Accent Construction
Accent Construction is a full service commercial general contractor focused on providing environmentally-friendly tenant finish for office buildings and medical facilities. Recipient of the 2008 WasteWise Small Business Partner of the Year award from the Environmental Protection Agency, their expertise in reuse/recycle efforts affords clients cost effective and innovative construction solutions. Visit www.accentllc.com for more information.

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