JOSEPH A. WEIDLE

Mr. Weidle began his career in Construction as a Laborer in 1972 working primarily as a Mason’s tender. From 1976 until 1980 he successfully completed an apprenticeship with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local # 129. He was promoted to foreman shortly after completion of his apprenticeship and in 1981 was elevated to the position of General Superintendent, a position he held until 1989, at which time he became a Project Manager.

In1998 when, while working for the Dick Corporation of Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Weidle was promoted to Project Director with ultimate responsibility for several major projects simultaneously.

At the present time Mr. Weidle is in the position of Project Executive as part of The Bedwell Company and has the responsibility of the construction of the Chester County Justice Center a 380,000 Square Foot County Courthouse and administrative center for Chester County, PA. Mr. Weidle has had major responsibility in several nationally prominent projects including Ronald Reagan National Airport, The West Virginia University Life Sciences Project, NFL Films Studio Complex and The Hyatt Hotel and Convention Center in Pittsburgh International Airport.

While working his way through the construction ranks, Mr. Weidle attended Temple University’s Evening School as part of the industry advancement fund administrated by the GBCA, to pursue a degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology.

Mr. Weidle’s affiliation with sustainable design and construction started in 1998 while employed by the Dick Corporation. Dick Corporation constructed the nation’s first LEED Silver rated building, the PNC Operations Center in downtown Pittsburgh. As a result of this affiliation, Mr. Weidle became an early participant in the methods and practices employed by the sustainable design and construction community.

In November of 2001, Mr. Weidle became one of the founding members of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council, a chapter of the USGBC. He has been part of many sustainable initiatives in the Delaware Valley and takes particular pride in the accomplishments of our region. In November 2004 Mr. Weidle and Mr. Rob Fleming, a Professor at Philadelphia University’s Architectural Department, in a partnership with Green Advantage, created and co-authored the Green Advantage curriculum and certification training program for construction practitioners. This program has been accepted as the national standard for the certification of construction personnel actively engaged in sustainable design and construction.

Mr. Weidle often speaks to public groups around the country promoting the principles of Green Building.