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Homebuilding Veteran Mitchell Bradford Joins Diversified Pacific

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. -- Real estate veteran Mitchell Bradford has joined the talented team at Diversified Pacific. His 35 years of experience and leadership in the industry as a homebuilder and multi-family investor/owner will play a key role in the company as it seeks to grow and expand its reach and focus.

"I've known the co-founders of Diversified since its inception in 1991 and now have the opportunity to join the company and partner in its growth and further expansion," Bradford stated. "It's an organization that I know and trust. A team of talented people led by my longtime friends Jeff Burum and Matt Jordan, the co-managing members of Diversified. We share the same vision and core values. We believe that integrity, trust and valued relationships are key components to our success as we grow the company."

Bradford has served in leadership roles with major homebuilding companies including Kaufman & Broad, Ryland, William Lyon Homes and John Laing Homes. He has purchased and sold more than $2 billion of real estate throughout his career. Also skilled at land planning and political advocacy, he has entitled nearly 6,000 residential lots. He holds the distinction of never purchasing an asset that failed to return profits to investors/partners.

During the global economic crisis of 2008, he began forming partnerships to acquire troubled and undervalued properties throughout California, Nevada and Arizona. As of 2020, Bradford successfully completed the development of more than 140 single family homes, townhomes and condos and the acquisition, renovation and disposition of more than 1,700 apartments. Much of the role he will serve working with Diversified is contributing to the expansion of their land entitlement activities and the growth of their multi-family development and acquisitions.

Bradford strongly believes in servant leadership and has served the building industry in many capacities during his career, including president of the Building Industry Association (BIA) Orange County Chapter in 2005 and president of BIA of Southern California in 2008.

Bradford is equally committed to his faith and family. He is an elder emeritus at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA and is a past board member of PureHope, a faith based non-profit organization located in Dallas, Texas. He resides in Newport Beach, CA with his wife and daughter, with his son currently attending Arizona State University, where Mitchell graduated with a BS in Business Management in 1982.

"I am very pleased to have my friend Mitchell join the family at Diversified Pacific," said Jeff Burum, Founder and CEO of Diversified Pacific. "I've known him for more than 30 years and am well aware of the successes he has achieved in the industry. He is driven, he is loyal and he is a winner. We look forward to his involvement in our future growth and success."

About Diversified Pacific:

For more than 33 years the company has built homes in Southern California - targeting a wide variety of buyers while offering a diversity of product types and designs. Diversified's expertise encompasses land acquisitions, entitlements, land development and homebuilding.

Recognizing the transition of the majority of Southern California's new housing from suburban to urban densities, Diversified has expanded its investment and development focus to include the acquisition, development and long-term operation of apartment communities throughout Southern California and the western United States.

Learn more: https://www.diversifiedpacific.com/

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Vandalia Rental Grand Opening Of Beechmont Location

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- General contractors in the eastern Cincinnati region now have access to conveniently renting construction equipment and services. Vandalia Rental, a construction equipment rental company, will be opening its third location in the Greater Cincinnati region.

The new site at 4065 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road, Cincinnati, offers boom lifts, backhoes, excavators and other heavy equipment.

"With the growth in the greater eastern Cincinnati area, including Clermont County and the adjoining regions, we saw a need for expansion. Beechmont, with its easy access to I-275 and friendly community, was a great choice," said Danny Knecht, Branch Manager.

Vandalia Rental currently has locations in northern Cincinnati and Florence, Ky., as well as Franklin, Vandalia, Columbus, and Lima.

Vandalia Rental offers a variety of construction equipment and solutions serving general contractors, industrial, and municipal clients. Renting equipment is a cost-effective option that eliminates the need for service, maintenance, and storage, making it the practical choice for many contractors.

"We expect the new Beechmont location to be ideal for contractors in eastern Cincinnati and northern Kentucky as well as those in Clermont, Brown, Highland, and Clinton counties," said Danny Knecht.

"Our Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky locations have supported many of Cincinnati's largest construction projects, and we expect the Beechmont location to continue in that tradition," said Jimmy Hassan, Director of Sales.

Founded in 1961, Vandalia Rental has made a name for itself by offering personalized service and quality equipment.

"We are proud of the number of customers who continue to choose us and have been with us for a long time," said Jimmy Hassan. "We look forward to providing our exceptional service to the eastern Cincinnati region and allowing customers to experience rental 'The Way It Should Be.'"

The new Beechmont location will focus on the general construction contractor community and support their equipment needs with boom lifts, backhoes, air compressors, forklifts, track loaders, excavators, generators, scissor lifts, and many more items.

The Beechmont location is now open from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information or to inquire about opening an account with Vandalia Rental, they can be reached at https://vandaliarental.com/ or at 513-587-8002 during business hours.

About Vandalia Rental:

Vandalia Rental has served the Greater Dayton, Greater Columbus, and Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky markets since 1961. Vandalia Rental's seven locations proudly service construction rental partners ranging from small businesses to large publicly traded corporations, government agencies, and municipalities throughout the Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky regions.

Related link: https://vandaliarental.com/

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73 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Takes a Slight Dip in September 2023

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- SalesLeads announced today the September 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 73 new projects as compared to 77 in August in the Food and Beverage sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Food and Beverage Project Type

Processing Facilities - 50 New Projects

Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 37 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

New Construction - 34 New Projects

Expansion - 13 New Projects

Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 27 New Projects

Plant Closing - 6 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)

New York - 7

Indiana - 6

North Carolina - 5

Ontario - 5

Georgia - 4

Illinois - 4

Ohio - 4

Virginia - 4

Minnesota - 3

Texas - 3

Largest Planned Project

During the month of September, our research team identified 5 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, who is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 620,000 sf processing and distribution campus at 10670 6th St. in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. Construction is expected to start in 2024.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

TEXAS:

Greenhouse farming company is investing $400 million for the construction of a 400,000 sf growing and processing facility in LORENA, TX. Construction will occur in phases, with completion of phase 1 slated for Fall 2024.

ILLINOIS:

Cultivated meat producer is planning to invest $140 million for the construction of a 187,000 sf processing and laboratory facility in GLENVIEW, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Specialty food product mfr. is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on an 850,000 sf processing and distribution facility in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will consolidate their operations upon completion in late 2024.

VIRGINIA:

Herbal tea mfr. is planning to invest $30 million for the construction of a 125,000 sf manufacturing facility in ROCKY MOUNT, VA. Construction is expected to start in late 2023.

MINNESOTA:

Beverage distributor is planning for the construction of a 460,000 sf distribution facility at 3535 Blue Cross Rd. in EAGAN, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

INDIANA:

Specialty food products mfr. is planning for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in LEBANON, IN by 288,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Summer 2024.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Meat processing company is planning to invest $25 million for the construction of a 52,000 sf processing and warehouse facility at 1201 Hummel Ave. in LEMOYNE, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OHIO:

Specialty food ingredients mfr. is planning to invest $15 million for a 170,000 sf expansion of their warehouse facility at 4744 Wolf Creek Pike in DAYTON, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:

University is planning to invest $13 million for the construction of a food processing complex at 3020 McConnell Rd. in GREENSBORO, NC. They have recently received approval for the project.

ILLINOIS:

Fruit wholesaler is planning for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 61,000 sf of warehouse and office space at 1032 W. 43rd St. in CHICAGO, IL. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2023.

About IMI SalesLeads, Inc.:

Since 1959, IMI SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

* Industrial Manufacturing

* Plastics

* Food and Beverage

* Metals

* Power Generation

* Pulp Paper and Wood

* Oil and Gas

* Mining and Aggregates

* Chemical

* Research and Development

* Distribution and Supply Chain

* Pipelines

* Pharmaceutical

* Misc. Industrial Buildings

* Waste Water Treatment

* Data Centers

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AguaSeal Launches New Website and Logo

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- AguaSeal, known for its popular MonoSeal Roofing System, a sustainable, fully adhered, fabric-reinforced fluid-applied roofing system that is designed to last the life of your facility, announces this week that they have launched a new website, as well as update their logo.

The new website and logo were designed to bring the company's branding more in sync with the modern line of waterproofing products that they offer. The new logo pays homage to the original AguaSeal Logo by incorporating the umbrella design that our customers have become familiar with over the years, while offering a fresh perspective, with a more sophisticated design.

When it came to the website redesign, the old AguaSeal website had been around for years and was due for a remodel. The AguaSeal team worked hard to develop a new website layout that provides a clean, modern approach, with greater functionality and enhanced content focused on the wide array of waterproofing products offered by AguaSeal. The new website also features new content regarding AguaSeal's product rating from the Cool Roof Ratings Council, as well as information about regional training events hosted by AguaSeal, for contractors who are interested in becoming AguaSeal applicators.

"We are excited about the launch of our new website. It looks great and the new layout will allow our customers and visitors to more easily navigate the website, making it easier than ever to find key information regarding our product line," said General Manager, Perry Smith. "We encourage everyone to visit the new website and see what the AguaSeal team has to offer."

You can visit the new website live at https://www.aguaseal.net/.

About AguaSeal:

AguaSeal brings a 21st-century approach to fluid-applied roofing. In doing so, the building owner is ensured a proven roofing and waterproofing system for the coming decades, and the roofing contractor is supplied with all the necessary ingredients to provide a top-quality project. Thirty years of witnessing problem scenarios on roofing substrates have led to our formulating a portfolio of products to address virtually all issues encountered on a roof, be it new construction or old replacement.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aguaseal/

https://www.facebook.com/AguaSealLLC

RELATED LINKS:

https://aguaseal.net/monoseal/

https://aguaseal.net/cool-roof-ratings-council/

https://aguaseal.net/training-events/

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Senneca Brands’ Chase Doors and Eliason Celebrate 2nd Annual National Traffic Door Day on September 28

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Chase Industries, Inc., founded by Chase Blum in 1932, began its operation as an insulated walk-in cooler and specialty refrigeration equipment manufacturer. Ninety-one years later, Chase Doors is the world's oldest, largest, and most progressive manufacturer of double-acting impact traffic doors and specialty doors. Eliason Corporation is the number one leader for high-quality restaurant doors.

Eliason is recognized as the premier manufacturer of custom traffic door solutions, consisting of a wide variety of door types and custom options such as custom laminates, window shapes, sizes, etc.

September 28 has been designated by the National Archives as National Traffic Door Day. This day celebrates Chase and Eliason traffic doors and the businesses that use them to keep customers and employees safe.

Traffic doors create an efficient traffic flow in restaurants, retail and industrial spaces and help provide peace, tranquility, and a stylish separation solution where folks dine and shop so they can enjoy the environment and company around them. They add value and efficiency to applications with multi-directional openings where visual, sound, and environmental barriers are required. These doors are extremely durable and capable of withstanding the wear and tear associated with sales-to-back room and walk-in cooler openings in high volume establishments. Known for their long-term value, they are ideal for use in supermarkets, retail establishments, institutions, industries, restaurants, and food service operations.

On September 28, Senneca is proud to join in the celebration of National Traffic Door Day. This day honors the businesses that use traffic doors to ensure the safety of their customers and employees. We encourage everyone to show their support by taking a selfie in front of a traffic door at their favorite restaurant, retail store, or other business and posting it on social media with the hashtag #NationalTrafficDoorDay. We also ask that you take the time to thank the service industry individuals that use traffic doors in their daily work.

At Senneca, we are proud to provide high-quality traffic doors to businesses all over the country. We understand the importance of safety and security, and our doors are designed with these in mind. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating National Traffic Door Day and thank those who use our doors every day. Together, we can help keep customers and employees safe everywhere.

To learn more about this day, please visit National Traffic Door Day - National Day Archives for more information.

Chase Doors and Eliason Corporation are part of the Senneca family of brands. Senneca is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial applications and enclosures for mission critical environments. Our brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, Eliason, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Hercules, HMF Express, Saino, Simplex, Subzero and Thermoseal. We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and protection to our customers' most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-traffic-door-day/

https://www.chasedoors.com/

https://www.senneca.com/

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Senneca’s Market-Leading Brand, Chase Doors, Launches Their First Environmentally Sustainable EcoAccess Door

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Senneca and their family of brands is committed to continuous improvement to minimize its environmental footprint and inspire others to do the same. To reduce ecological impact, action has been taken to decrease waste, reuse materials and recycle where possible. Chase Doors is proud to announce the launch of their first environmentally sustainable product, the EcoAccess door.

The new EcoAccess door combines reliability, durability, and sustainability in a single door panel. Designed in alignment with their customers' commitment to specify and use environmentally responsible products, the EcoAccess single-acting door features a door panel constructed of 100% recycled HDPE material.

Senneca understands the importance of using materials that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. HDPE is an ideal material for this purpose, it is tough and corrosion-resistant and easily recyclable. Additionally, HDPE has excellent impact strength and can easily withstand pressure and harsh scenarios, keeping your door at peak performance. Constructed by the trusted leader in door manufacturing, this door has a unique 3 panel core for added durability, while remaining lightweight. Maintenance is minimal, it won't scratch or dent, so your door stays looking its best.

The Chase EcoAccess door qualifies for projects requiring a Buy American Act product specification. The door panel materials are proudly sourced from US manufacturers, and the doors are produced at their plant in the United States.

"As the market leader in specialty doors, Senneca is here to promote your sustainability initiatives with the launch of our Chase EcoAccess door that features a 100% recycled material door panel. We are excited about this innovative solution that provides a long-lasting durable door while removing environmental waste," said Hal Shapiro, Senior Vice President, C&I Sales and Marketing.

Senneca's efforts include the manufacturing and sourcing of goods and services that meet the business needs of their customers, while also being environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and ethically sourced. Over 2,700 of their doors are listed by the Department of Energy and meet design, energy savings and performance requirements that lessen the carbon footprint on the environment.

Senneca's goal is to improve environmental efficiency and responsibility by enacting measurable steps to a greener future for the planet and future generations by continuously improving products and processes in the pursuit of social, economic, and environmental well-being.

To learn more about the Chase EcoAccess door, please visit https://www.chasedoors.com/products/ecoaccess for more information.

Chase Doors is part of the Senneca family of brands. Senneca is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial applications and enclosures for mission critical environments. Their brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Eliason, Hercules, HMF Express, Saino, Simplex, Subzero and Thermoseal. Senneca is committed to exceeding customers' expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and environmental separation for their customers' most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

Learn more about Senneca and their family of brands at https://www.senneca.com/.

Related link: https://www.chasedoors.com/

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GPRS Launches New Safety Initiative to Address Aging Water, Wastewater Infrastructure

MAUMEE, Ohio -- Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC (GPRS) has announced a new safety initiative designed to help municipalities and facilities regain control of their water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.

Water & Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) will run October 23-27, 2023. GPRS water safety professionals will spend the week traveling the country to give free WSDAW safety presentations to government officials, facility managers, and other individuals and entities in charge of water and wastewater systems.

Additional safety information will also be shared throughout the week on both the GPRS and WSDAW LinkedIn pages.

GPRS' Senior Vice President of Marketing and SiteMap(®) Product Executive, Jason Schaff, explained that WSDAW is designed to help these groups take back control of their water and wastewater systems:

* Six billion gallons of water are lost daily in the U.S. due to defective subsurface water infrastructure. This is referred to as non-revenue water (NRW) and $2 billion of it trickles away into the soil or waterways each year

* 70,000 sanitary sewer overflows occur annually in the U.S.

* The average sewer pipe in the U.S. is 45 years old and at 81% capacity

* The United States' infrastructure scored a C- on the 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card

"Infrastructure in America is in bad shape," Schaff said. "Utility infrastructure and specifically sewer infrastructure is in bad shape. Water is becoming scarcer. WSDAW is positioned to help address some of these issues with simple and practical solutions."

He continued, "Money is literally leaking out of our pipes every day. There are some great, proactive approaches that WSDAW will bring to light - not only saving money, but increasing safety and decreasing project delays."

For more information about WSDAW or to sign up for a free WSDAW safety event, visit WSDAW.org.

About GPRS:

Founded by Matt Aston in 2001, GPRS Intelligently Visualizes The Built World(tm) by providing private utility locating, concrete scanning and imaging, 3D laser scanning, video pipe inspection, leak detection, and mapping & modeling services to utilities, contractors, engineering firms, and environmental consultants in every major market in the United States.

Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, the company has a team of more than 400 elite Project Managers strategically stationed across the country, allowing them to respond to any jobsite, anywhere in the U.S., usually within 24 hours.

GPRS recently expanded its service offerings through the launch of SiteMap(r) (patent pending), a digital facility infrastructure management platform that offers clients the ability to easily and securely store and share their data, streamlining the lifecycle of projects and keeping them on time, on budget, and safe.

To learn more about GPRS and the services they offer, visit https://www.gprsinc.com.

To learn more about SiteMap(®), visit https://www.SiteMap.com.

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NEPA Builders Hosts Grand Opening of New Blakeley Location

BLAKELY, Pa. -- NEPA Builders is excited to announce that they are hosting a grand opening at their new location: 2808 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Blakely, PA 18447 on September 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They're inviting the public to visit and meet their team and brand-new showroom over tasty refreshments.

"Our aim to provide excellent service to our clients is reflected in our new, more-conveniently situated premises on Business Route 6 in Blakely," Toby Grzenda, owner, says. "With a showroom that is four times larger than before, we now have a dedicated design studio space and customers can expect a distinctive experience when working with our designers and consultants."

Customers will also have the added convenience of selecting all their materials in one place so they can visualize how those materials will enhance their home during their designer consultation.

Grand opening sponsors include: Owens Corning, Union Corrugating, Silverline, 84 Lumber, GP Siding, BlueLinx, CertainTeed, Union Metal and Schrock Cabinets.

All of these sponsors work with NEPA to ensure customers receive a top-notch new construction or remodeling experience in the way of innovative materials and sustainable solutions.

About NEPA Builders:

Founded in 2012, NEPA Builders is a leading construction company with a division in General Contracting as well as a division in Exterior Renovations. They have assembled a talented team that places high value on integrity and is dedicated to "Building a Better Northeast." From remodeling to new construction, decking to roofing, NEPA Builders has its clients covered.

MORE INFORMATION:

NEPA Builders: https://www.nepabldrs.com/

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Prime Goochland County, Virginia Development Land Up for Grabs at Auction

RICHMOND, Va. -- Town hall meetings focused on the future of Centerville in Goochland County reveal neighbors who are keenly aware of inevitable growth and development, with an expressed desire to "grow gracefully," according to Tranzon Key.

The Timmons Group created and presented the Centerville Small Area Plan, a vision to guide future development over the next 10-20 years with an eye to preserving local, rural flavor. "Short Pump is very close and convenient to us. Centerville does not want or need to look like Short Pump," is characteristic of refrains heard during public comment at these meetings.

Local residents are already seeing residential developments springing up - Reader's Branch and Mosaic are a couple of the newer ones, with the Parke and Kinloch as more mature subdivisions. And Goochlanders can't help but notice the recent sale of The Pickle Barrel Restaurant property for $1.6 million, the demise of the truck and Exxon dealers at Hockett and Broad Street Roads, and FOR SALE signs along the I-64 and 288 corridor. What will the future bring?

Luck Stone, the Federal Reserve, Wawa, Main Street Homes, D.R. Horton, Eagle Construction and others have been suitors for land parcels up for sale in the area, with more in the wings.

This could be a great time to pick up land still zoned for agricultural use, but in the bullseye of the Centerville area targeted for prime commercial development, and now, 70+ acres that fit the bill are up for auction on September 13th. Four parcels, north and south of Three Chopt Rd, with road frontage and electricity are being offered for sale to the highest bidder(s).

For more information, please use the link below to visit the listing at Tranzon's website.

Link to auction website:

https://www.tranzon.com/fx2045a

Link to Goochland's Centerville Village Small Area Plan

https://www.goochlandva.us/1201/Goochland-County-Village-Plans-2022

About Tranzon:

In 2000, a group of real estate auctioneers banded together to create Tranzon, LLC, a nationwide network that revolutionized the way real estate professionals bring buyers and sellers together. Today, the Tranzon team features some of the most experienced real estate, marketing, and auction professionals in the business. Using Tranzon's Market-Making System (TM), a proven methodology for the accelerated sale of property, the company has conducted tens of thousands of successful commercial and residential auctions for clients including financial institutions, trusts, guardians, estates, and private individuals. All Tranzon companies are independently owned and operated. Tranzon Key, VAAF 423.

Related link: https://www.tranzon.com/

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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is First Hawaiian Hotel to Receive LEED v4 Gold Certification

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- After a massive renovation of an iconic resort that prioritized resource conservation, sustainable operations, and care for local culture, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort has received LEED Gold certification, sustainability consulting firm VCA Green announced today.

Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) partnered with design firm Walker Warner Architects and Architect of Record Delawie following a devastating 2011 tsunami to transform the property's 81 acres into a premier Hawaiian resort.

The renovation was completed while staying true to original features, including a 150 guest hale spread across several village-like crescents, the Shipwreck Bar, and a petroglyph field, respecting archeologically significant sites or "kapu" while embracing an environmentally friendly design.

Sustainability consulting firm VCA Green is shepherding several of the resort's amenity spaces, including the Spa, Moana (the resort's main restaurant), and Employee Village, through the LEED v4 Building Design & Construction process and has secured Gold Certification for Moana. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world that promotes healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.

"LEED continues to provide a meaningful, global framework for advancing sustainability within real estate and helped to guide our sustainability strategy throughout our innovative redevelopment project," said Alex Spilger, Head of Global ESG at Kennedy Wilson. "We are very proud to celebrate our LEED Gold accomplishment at Kona Village."

Kona Village is a water-neutral site that utilizes native plants, ponds that help the island's natural biodiversity thrive, and a reverse-osmosis non-potable water irrigation system. Solar panels and battery storage are designed to subsidize 100% of the site's energy use, while the all-LED lighting design reduces light pollution. Bike facilities and on-site amenities promote employee and guest wellness as well as reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-burning cars to move from place to place. The intense attention to each detail of the site's materials, layout, and operations awarded each section of the property full points in several LEED categories.

To commemorate Kona Village's outstanding dedication to sustainability, U.S. Green Building Council President and CEO Peter Templeton held a plaque dedication ceremony at the resort on July 25, 2023.

"Kona Village's LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership. All over the world, the hospitality industry is recognizing that green building works and enhances a company's triple bottom line-people, planet, and profit," Templeton said. "By incorporating green building practices, hotels are raising the bar for the global market, positively impacting the quality of our built space by providing everyone with access to healthy, green, and high performing buildings. Kona Village is a prime example of how the innovative work of project teams can create local solutions that contribute to making a global difference."

More information: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village

MEDIA CONTACT:
Robyn Vettraino
VCA Green
949-683-4645
rvettraino@vca-green.com
https://vca-green.com/

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Photo Caption: Developer, owner, sustainability consultant and CEO of the USGBC attended a LEED plaque ceremony to dedicate the first of three LEED certifications for Kona Village's three distinct sections. From left to right: Alex Spilger: Head of Global ESG - Kennedy Wilson; Peter Templeton: President and CEO - U.S. Green Building Council; Robyn Vettraino: Principal - Verde, A VCA Company; Sandra Estornell: Managing Director - Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort; Matt Comisar: Development Manager - Kennedy Wilson; Mike Eadie: Managing Director, U.S. Development and Construction - Kennedy Wilson; Scott Bedingfield: Project Director, Kona Village - Kennedy Wilson.

Related link: https://vca-green.com/

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