Each project delivery method has its own pros and cons, but not all methods will obtain the best value for an owner. It is up to you to determine which project delivery method will best suit the needs of the project.

• Enhanced occupant well-being and comfort


• Reduced operation costs


• Reduced environmental impact


• Increased building valuation and return on investment


• Marketing advantage


• Reduced absenteeism and employee turnover


• Increased retail sales

• Higher Initial Building Costs

Wolverine Building Group was originally introduced to the concepts of “green building” and sustainable construction when working for Johnnson Controls, Inc. in the early 1990’s. The first “green friendly” building constructed for Johnson Controls was its Cottonwood Plant, completed prior to the launch of the LEED rating system now in place by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Wolverine viewed the “green” concepts used as good, general business practices and adopted the idea of “green building” into a corporate philosophy that shows respect for natural resources.

Wolverine’s approach to “green building” and LEED Certification is unique compared to many other contractors in the area. Facilities are often designed around the requirements of the LEED rating system with the goal being to obtain LEED certification. At Wolverine, however, we believe this approach fails to address the true essence of “green building,” which is to minimize the long-term impact a facility can have on its surrounding environment, to enhance the experience of a facilities’ end users, and to maximize the efficiency of a building’s operations.

As a result, our knowledgeable staff focuses on the efficient integration of all building systems and components within a facility to construct a truly “environmentally friendly” building. We analyze the design and materials to be used during the design phase and offer suggestions for any applicable sustainable techniques that can be used. We then analyze the plans to determine if any additional measures need to be taken to ensure the desired LEED certification level.

Wolverine currently has 11 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff.

• New Construction Projects
• Existing Building Project
• When environmental impact is a concern