John Castellano, Founder of Go Green Construction in Pittsburgh With 27 years of construction experience under his belt, John Castellano of Pittsburgh decided it was time to start his own construction company. Castellano’s wife, Jennifer, was part of the founding of the company. In November of 2009, together the Castellanos started Go Green Construction. With John Castellano being an environmentalist, he decided to show that his company would be focused on the environment as well; he did so by putting it in the name of the company. Go Green Construction offers their clients alternative methods of construction. The company upgrades and builds their facilities with maximum efficiency and stability. This top tier company focuses on provided their clients with the absolute best construction services achievable. This is what John Castellano intended his company to do, but he did not stop there. Being an environmentalist, Castellano ensured that his business would significantly reduce the amount of negative environmental impact that the company has. That is what separates Go Green Construction from the rest of the pack. The Pittsburgh company has comprehensive green practices from the design of the project to the final nail added to the building of the facility. John Castellano has big goals for his company. He knows that with his company offering services that are greener than normal construction companies, he will be able to establish a blueprint of sorts for other construction companies to follow. He sees the green procedures that were put into motion for his company as a way of improving the company. Being energy efficient and avoiding overusing materials are two ways that his company is not only environmentally conscious, but efficient as a company as well. This keeps much of the energy and resource costs down driving the revenue of Go Green Construction up. Not every green technology is cost efficient in the short term. Many procedures and methods often raised the cost a business more up front. However, in the long run of the company, they are able to earn their reward for helping the environment. One of the rewards that a greener company receives is support from customers. With many people and businesses interested in green processes, these potential clients look to partner with other people and businesses who are also trying to save the environment. Thus, these individuals will often choose a company that is green over another that has not yet converted to a green methodology. The Pittsburgh native, John Castellano, knows that he cannot work alone to change the environment. That is why he encourages other businesses to find ways to be more environmentally friendly and leads by example through his company. The family man who has three children with his wife has a genuine concern for the environment and looks to help restore the health of the earth through clean and green processes with his company.