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Bruce Construction served as the general contractor of greenforge, Westmoreland County's first green rehabilitated commercial building. greenforge is a previously vacant, 23000 square foot building along Donohoe Road in Hempfield Township. In rehabilitating greenforge, they used sustainable materials, energy conserving technologies, and best management practices for stormwater and landscape design. Features range from densely packed cellulose fiber insulation to an advance geothermal system, which provides both heating and cooling at the same time to different parts of the building in response to the particular needs of the tenants. greenforge is also the first building in Westmoreland County to have a green roof - a flat roof planted with literally thousands of living green plants, which reduces stormwater runoff, in addition to other benefits. greenforge is also distinguished for a ground-breaking stormwater management approach that allowed it to increase the number of parking spaces while decreasing the amount of paved surfaces. Tenants in the greenforge building are complimentary of the green building techniques used and the amenities they provide. Mark Haughey, tenant of greenforge, was looking for an office space that provided ample natural light for the employees to enjoy. greenforge provided just that. "The office provides a very positive environment. Looking outside any window provides a scenic view. We especially enjoy viewing the plants on the green roof, which...
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