McDonnel Sustainable Design & Construction

Being environmentally responsible is a best practice that The McDonnel Group incorporates on all projects, whether pursuing LEED certification or not.


Green building design and construction solutions are incorporated into all the McDonnel Group New Orleans, Louisiana, and Gulf South construction projects. Sustainable design and construction solutions bring more value and a higher ROI to all projects – not just those needing LEED Certification.
Sustainable Design and Construction within The McDonnel Group means developing and implementing cost-effective sustainable solutions with our customers that add real business value to their projects. This real business value translates into a higher return-on-investment using construction methods and materials that minimize harmful effects to people and the environment while reducing long-term maintenance costs.

  • LEED accredited project management and engineering staff
  • Complete Sustainability reviews
  • Common sense application of environmentally responsible building practices
  • Sustainable solutions that can lead to long term cost savings
  • Optimization of building systems performance
  • Proven track record of LEED projects

The McDonnel Group has LEED Accredited Professionals who know what it takes to build green. These McDonnel Group employees have taken internal and external seminars and workshops to prepare for and pass the exam, and other McDonnel Group employees are currently in the process of attaining their LEED accreditation.

The McDonnel Group’s LEED Accredited Professionals have a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles including the LEED Rating System. Their knowledge and skills in Building Green helps them guide our customers through the process of what Sustainable Design and Construction is in detail including how it can help add business value to their project. Our professionals provide expert advice if our customers choose to use the LEED rating system, other sustainable building systems, or any other green building techniques.