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APi Electric's new LEED professional

Duluth, Minn.- APi Electric's David Steen has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design® (LEED) Green Associate credential.

Hired as a project estimator in December 2010, Steen received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics and a minor in biology from Bethel University in 2010.

LEED professional accreditation identifies individuals with the knowledge to successfully facilitate the LEED certification process.
LEED Green Associates have demonstrated their understanding of green building practices, the LEED Rating System, and the various aspects required to successfully certify a project. The Green Building Certification Institute, established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council, handles exam development and delivery of the credentialing program.

About APi Electric Co.
We're a full-service electrical provider. Services include design; fast track project development and execution; value analysis; industrial, medical and commercial construction; renovation; routine maintenance; emergency service; BIM and LEED accredited professionals. APi Electric is headquartered in Duluth, with branches in Hibbing and Minneapolis.

APi Electric achieves zero injury in 2010

Duluth, Minn. - APi Electric has achieved a rare goal. The electrical contractor has gone an entire year with zero lost time and zero recordable injuries, with a total of 375,551 contract hours worked in 2010.

While the company has a history of great safety records, achieving zero injuries is an extremely difficult task.

"Safety isn't something you ever 'finish'. You have to start new every morning," said APi Electric President and CEO Brad Boos. "Breeding a culture of safety is a relentless task."

He credits people at every level of the organization for their relentless attention to safety, but especially recognizes the guidance and passion of APi Electric Safety Manager, Jim McKinnon.

McKinnon led the implementation of the Striving Towards Excellence and Professionalism in Safety Program (STEPS). STEPS is an award-winning compilation of industry best practices that includes new hire orientations, pre-task planning, job specific training, daily stretching, weekly safety meetings and job site audits.

"The most important thing is that everyone went home safe every day for an entire year. In a construction occupation, that's huge," Boos said. Having a flawless safety record speaks volumes to companies who want to hire electrical contractors like APi Electric.

"APi Electric is a trusted business partner who shares Minnesota Power's safety value," said Al Rudeck, Minnesota Power vice president-generation. "They look beyond the numbers to what matters most - enabling their employees and customers alike to complete projects large and small without injury and cost effectively."

About APi Electric
APi Electric, an APi Group company, is a full-service electrical provider. Services include preconstruction services; design; fast track project development and execution; value analysis; industrial, medical and commercial construction; renovation; routine maintenance; emergency service; Building Information Modeling (BIM) and LEED accredited professionals. APi Electric is headquartered in Duluth, with branches in Hibbing and Minneapolis.

APi Electric's new LEED professionals

January 20, 2010 - APi Electric's Project Manager Wesley Blake and Project Engineer Adam Hopp have both earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Green Associate credential.

Both also received their associates' degree in Electrical Construction Design and Management from Dunwoody College of Technology in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

LEED professional accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. The Green Building Certification Institute established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council, handles exam development and delivery of the credentialing program.

APi Electric offers a full line of electrical construction services to the Mid-West region including: ductbank construction, energy management systems, high voltage and industrial wiring.

APi Group welcomes Shane Shipman

APi Group employed Shane Shipman in June 2006 after he served five years in the United States Army. He was hired into the APi Leadership Development Program, a comprehensive training program developed to prepare leaders for future critical roles within APi.

Prior to APi Group, Shane served at Fort Polk, Louisiana where the Army's Joint Readiness Training Center is located. He held a variety of demanding leadership roles including a combat tour in Iraq from March 2003-2004.

Shane was most recently a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he was responsible for all military construction projects on Fort Polk. Additionally, he served as a team leader for a Forward Engineer Support Team responsible for providing engineering expertise to units in combat theaters.

Shane's new role is Larson Electric System's Vice President of Operations. His immediate responsibilities include the planning, productivity and day to day operations of the company.
Shane is a 2001 graduate of West Point, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

Russ Becker, President/CEO of APi Group, said "Shane is a bright, energetic young man who will be a addition to an experienced team."