State works toward building big — and green

Maryland companies working to make state leader in green building

Jun. 10, 2011 - Constructing more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings is becoming a major money-maker for some Maryland companies.

For example, Morgan-Keller Construction in Frederick says the percentage of its “green” building projects has jumped from 25 percent to more than 75 percent during the last few years.

But overall, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Frederick and Charles counties collectively ranked last in green building projects in an inaugural study released this year by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. {continued}