Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.’s Building to be Displayed at USGBC Greenbuild 2009 Conference

Nov. 2, 2009 - PRLog -- Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. was asked by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC)  to submit their project, the Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.  LEED® Gold Certified Sustainable Headquarters Building, for inclusion in the 2009 LEED Project Gallery that will be displayed at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. The outstanding construction selections chosen by the USGBC will be showcased in the LEED Project Gallery, which is shown during the entirety of the conference in the main concourse of the convention center.

“It was an honor to be asked by the USGBC to have our headquarters building included in this year’s project gallery,” explained David Sessions, LEED® AP, President of Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. He continued, “When I first attended Greenbuild four years ago, I never thought one of our projects would be out on display. We are fortunate to share our pride and experience of this project with the attendees of the conference.”

The U.S. Green Build Council’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo is a three day summit that focuses on the green building industry. Workshops, educational programming and exhibitions engage attendees on what is new in green building. This year’s conference takes place November 11-13, 2009, in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information on Greenbuild, please visit: http://www.greenbuild365.org.


About Greenbuild
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo convenes the industry’s largest gathering of representatives from all sectors of the green building movement. Three days of extensive educational programming, workshops, a vast exhibition floor and ample networking events provide unrivaled opportunities to learn about the latest technological innovations, explore new products, and exchange ideas with other professionals. Greenbuild is the three time recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award and the 2009 show will be held on November 11-13, 2009, in Phoenix, Arizona. This past year’s conference in Boston, Mass. drew more than 28,000 attendees and featured more than 800 exhibit booths. Visit greenbuildexpo.org for more information. To view last year’s Greenbuild show, go to greenbuild365.org.

About Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.
Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. is a Sarasota based Construction Management firm primarily serving Southwest Florida since 1972.  As the oldest contractor firm in Sarasota, the company enjoys an excellent reputation with a solid background in commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, museum specialty work and sustainable construction.  The company is also a member of the Florida Green Building Coalition, U.S. Green Building Council, and Sustainable Sarasota.  They now have 13 LEED Accredited Professionals (green building experts) on staff.  The firm has made great strides in asserting itself as a leader in ‘green’ construction and has been awarded several contracts based in a large part on their experience in this field. A few of their notable green projects include: Willis A. Smith Construction’s 18,000 square foot Corporate Headquarters Building at Lakewood Ranch, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch corporate offices, Ringling College of Art and Design North Hall and Academic Center and The Wellness Community at Lakewood Ranch.

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Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. is based in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1972, Willis A. Smith Construction has provided quality planning, construction and related services to a variety of clients along Florida's West Coast for 37 years.