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The U.S. Green Building Council recognized Hardin Construction for its environmental efforts in building out its new headquarters in Cobb County, located on the top two floors of a building in the Wildwood Office Park, according to a recent report in the AJC.

Hardin is a major commercial builder whose projects range from skyscrapers to retail centers.

Hardin moved to Wildwood in December and hired Hendrick Inc. of Atlanta to help with winning the LEED certification. 

Hardin was aiming for a silver certificate and won the gold, which is the second-highest designation available for improvements made to an existing building, according to a statement from the company.

Hardin’s build-out was recognized for categories including minimizing the release of contaminants, using recycled materials, reducing the energy consumption of the heating and cooling system, and installing low-flow toilets.