THE VOICE OF THE MERIT SHOP ® Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 79 chapters representing 25,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with two million employees. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.
Because a strategic approach to energy management can produce twice the savings - for the bottom line and the environment - as typical approaches, EPA's ENERGY STAR partnership offers a proven energy management strategy that helps in measuring current energy performance, setting goals, tracking savings, and rewarding improvements. At Ekmark Electric we are proud to offer services and products that can assist businesses who have committed to the goals of ENERGY STAR.
Founded in 1957, the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a national trade association for merit shop electrical and systems contractors. IEC believes in developing and fostering a stronger economy through the level of quality and services its members provide to the industry. Drawing from the dedication and desire of contractors in the independent sector, our country is able to benefit from a flexible array of services and competitive pricing which helps maintain an affordable level of costs on utilities and communication.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 (c) (3) non profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. USGBC and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission.
I want to thank you personally and on behalf of the many citizens of Shelby County for your generous assistance in the Code Enforcement Generator Project. Because of your support, the Code Enforcement Office will be operational following a storm or natural disaster, which is often a time when our citizens are in greatest need of our services.
AC Wharton