Delphi Construction
Heaslip ) have attained the Certified Passive House Builder accreditation .
“ We are increasingly becoming more wellknown for our expertise within this sector . As I say , we love sourcing solutions for challenging projects , so we feel right at home among the PHIUS detailed metrics , surrounding increased insulation and envelope tightness , reduced air leakage , high performance systems and minimized energy consumption ,” says Heaslip .
“ Passive House details may cost more in initial construction , but these buildings use 40 percent of the requisite energy load that a regular neighborhood unit would , on account of energy efficient envelopes and solar capabilities ,” says Thompson . “ It ’ s not just for housing , as we are already seeing Passive House office buildings in our market and there have been Passive House schools , sporting venues and even factories in other parts of the country and world . We are excited about applying these design principles to clients in other sectors .” promote their best interests and ensure that their needs and goals are the top priority .
Delphi ’ s motto is ‘ Building Responsibly ’, and this includes being responsible in all aspects of its business . Starting first and foremost with the firm ’ s responsibility to its staff , and moving on to jobsite safety , then branching out to each client , architect , subcontractor and vendor with which it works . However , ‘ Building Responsibly ’ is not just a tagline at Delphi – it represents its overall way of doing business . ■
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Looking forward
What comes next for the firm ? Having achieved double-digit growth in recent years Delphi intends to continue along that path by building up existing project teams and staff as employees grow into new roles and expand the firm ’ s capacity . “ There is a continued need for housing in our market , and our state is committed to affordable housing production , which provides a solid backlog to carry the firm forward ,” says Thompson . “ There is currently no shortage of project invites across several sectors ,” he adds .
Having never left its client-focused OPM roots , Delphi operates from a simple but innovative concept : provide quality construction management services with both honesty and integrity . As a result of this philosophy , the firm will not undertake a project if it cannot be approached with an A + effort that delivers industry-leading results . The firm works directly with each client to construction-today . com 91