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8:31 AM on June 2, 2008
By Steve VanBrussel
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Green Michigan Firsts

Two Michigan projects have made history by attaining LEED certification for their buildings.

LaFontaine Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac, located at the northern edge of Oakland County, is expected to receive a Gold certification.  It is the first dealership in Michigan and may very well be the first in the nation to receive a LEED designation.

Christman Construction Company, based in Lansing, has received (2) Platinum awards (the highest award given) for the interior and exterior of the building.  It is the first building in the world to reach platinum level in two categories.  There are (9) buildings around the world that have reached LEED Platinum for their interiors and (4) that have reached LEED Platinum for their exteriors.

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