W.S. Cumby & Son
938 Lincoln Avenue
Springfield, PA 19064
p. 610.328.5353
f. 610.328.5129
e. info@cumby.com
New Green Advantage Certifications at W.S. Cumby
W.S. Cumby is proud to announce the recent Green Advantage certifications for two key team members: Project Manager Vince Freeland and Estimator Alan Sickler. Green Advantage is an environmental certification for building-related professionals. Achieving this certification demonstrates knowledge of current green building principles, materials, and techniques. This accomplishment represents W.S. Cumby’s dedication to maintaining a critical position of leadership in Green Building.
The Glasstown Residences at River Park Grand Opening, Millville, New Jersey
On Friday, June 20th W.S. Cumby, along with Bitonti Development, Steven Cohen Architects, ReVision Architects and The Millville Housing Authority, celebrated the grand opening of the new 72,000 SF Glasstown Residences at River Park in Millville. The project is registered LEED-NC v.2.2, has a goal of being awarded a LEED Silver certification and meets the requirements of Energy Star and New Jersey Affordable Green programs.
W.S. Cumby is proud to announce Vice President, Tom Klueber, PE as the newest LEED Accredited Professional. Tom now joins the ranks of other WSC staff members that are LEED Accredited and Green Advantage Certified.Mr. Klueber, PE holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Villanova University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and has 30 years of experience working in the construction industry. As Vice President of W.S. Cumby, Tom is responsible for managing all Operations resources, as well setting performance standards, construction management procedures, and training programs for the department’s field and office staff. Tom is also a member of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council.
Green Building Happeings at W.S. Cumby
W.S. Cumby currently has three LEED projects under construction, including a new 56,000 SF Ground Support Equipment facility for US Airways at the Philadelphia International Airport and two LEED projects that were recently completed; the 82,000 SF expansion of Dansko Shoes retail and office complex in West Grove, PA and the new 72,000 SF Millville Senior Housing facility in Millville, NJ. All are registered with the United States Green Building Council under the LEED-NC (New Construction) Rating System with goals of Silver, Gold and Platinum Certifications.
Earth Day 2008
Not only is W.S. Cumby in the business of constructing Green buildings, the company is committed to incorporating environmental responsibility on a daily basis throughout the organization. On April 22nd, Earth Day, staff members planted new trees at their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified home office in Springfield.
US Airways Ground Support Equipment Facility Groundbreaking
Along with US Airways, The Sheward Partnership and Urban Engineers, W.S. Cumby recently celebrated the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the
US Air GSE Facility. The new 57,000 SF structure has a goal of being awarded a LEED Silver certification and is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2009.
W.S. Cumby was recently awarded two new Construction Management projects: A new 110,000 SF Residence Inn in Malvern with Hersha Development and the expansion of Ten Acre in Princeton, New Jersey with Ford 3 Architects. Two new cottages will be constructed and a 15-bed addition will be added onto the existing retirement facility.
100% of Philadelphia Regional Field and Administrative Staff are Green Advantage Certified!
Green Advantage® is an environmental certification for building-related practitioners - primarily contractors, subcontractors and trades people. Certified individuals have successfully passed the Green Advantage® Certification Exam demonstrating knowledge of current green building principles, materials, and techniques.
