In The News

	from High Performance Buildings magazine What appears as an ordinary prefabricated building produces from renewable energy all the electricity needed to run an approximately 42,000 ft2 commercial facility for a full year. In addition, it produces a surplus of energy equivalent to a full month’s electricity supply that is pushed out to the grid for others to use. . . . read rest of article .April 2008

	from GlobeSt.com At first glance, the 42,000-sf headquarters of Ferreira Construction Co. Inc., which specializes in building highways, roads and bridges, is no different from any other office building in the area. If you look a little closer, however, you discover its secret: Thanks to a bank of flat solar panels, the building creates all the energy it needs--and then some... . . . read rest of article December 2007

	from Renewable Energy World "Ferriera Construction's "Net Zero" Headquarters Recognized by State of NJ " With incentives provided through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program, Ferriera Construction has been able to provide all of the electric energy needs.. . . . read rest of article November 2007

	from The Star Ledger A PLACE IN THE SUN Ferreira Construction of Readington is known for building bridges and roads. What's not as well known is its emerging reputation as an industry leader in the field of energy production and conservation . . . read rest of article November 2007

	from The Star Ledger THEY'VE GOT THE POWER Ferreira Construction of Readington is known for building bridges and roads. What's not as well known is its emerging reputation as an industry leader in the field of energy production and conservation . . . read rest of article September 2007

	from Hunterdon County Democrat "A Year of Renewable Power" According to its owners, Ferreira Construction, the "31 Tannery Project" has generated more energy from renewable sources than is has consumed for a full year of operation." . . . read rest of article August 2007

	from The Reporter ' Rich Gorde put it best while on the roof of the Ferreira Construction Co. building. "They say you have to think outside the box," he said. "I think we're kind of standing on top of that box." . ' . . . read rest of article November 2006

	from Hunterdon County Democrat 'At first glance, the building at 31 Tannery Road looks like a typical warehouse in the industrial area at the township's eastern edge. But a closer look reveals the state's largest privately-owned commercial building powered entirely by solar energy, according to its owners. ' . . . read rest of article -October 2006

	Ferreira Hosts Green Buildings Open House 'Throughout the Northeast, homes and other buildings are taking advantage of clean renewable energy and other green building technologies. On Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 4pm, more than 400 of these buildings opened their doors to the public for the Green Buildings Open House, featuring the National Solar Tour.' . . . read rest of article -October 2006

	Nevius Street Bridge reopened 'RARITAN -- Somerset County Deputy Director Robert Zaborowski hosted a press conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 26 for the official reopening of the historic Nevius Street Bridge, connecting Raritan and Hillsborough, as a pedestrian bridge.' . . . read rest of article -October 2006

	Nelson Ferreira INDUCTED AS UTCA PRESIDENT -- ' Governor Corzine & US Attorney Chris Christie speak before largest convention crowd ever..' . . . read rest of article -September 2006

	UTCA NEWS 'Nelson Ferreira, owner of Ferreira Construction Company, was elected president of the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association at the organization's June Membership Meeting. He will be inducted as the chief elected officer of the association on the Saturday night of the UTCA Convention in Atlantic City.' . . . read rest of article -July 2006

	Ferreira Construction moves to new Headquarters 'In June of 2006 Ferreira Construction began the move to it's new headquarters, 31 Tannery Road . This state of the art facility raises the bar for a commercial high performance building with an eye towards energy independence.' . . . read rest of article -July 2006
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