Information courtesy: Becker Communications

ARMSTRONG BUILDERS’ PROJECT ENGINEER

BECOMES CERTIFIED GREEN PROFESSIONAL

 

HONOLULU (April 18, 2012) –Adam Durante, a project engineer for Armstrong Builders, has received his Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The CGP designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who make sustainable building practices a priority in their projects without increasing construction costs.

 

Information courtesy: County of Maui

The Department of Water Supply’s 3rd Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest drew 543 entries from public, private and home schools countywide. The goal of the contest was to educate Maui Nui’s youth on the importance of water conservation and to encourage them to take an active role in ensuring the sustainability of our islands’ water supply. This year’s theme is “Malama I Ka Wai,” or to take care of the water.  The contest entries were evaluated based on water conservation message, originality, visual effectiveness, neatness and creativity. The first through third place winners will receive U.S. Savings Bonds; $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third.

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i – The County of Maui is pleased to recognize the Water Resource & Planning Division for being one of the first government agencies to receive the Hawaii Green Business Program Award.

Governor Neil Abercrombie handed the award to Mayor Alan Arakawa, Department of Water Supply Deputy Director Paul Meyer and Planning Program Manager Pam Pogue on Friday at the State Capitol. According to a state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism news release, Maui County received the award because it took steps to cut its own water usage by 56 percent.

"By installing more efficient toilet fixtures and flow restrictors at its faucets, Maui's Water Resources and Planning Division is leading by example," the release said. Mayor Arakawa added that Maui County is the "only neighbor island county government office honored by this award from the governor this year."