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Building Tomorrow: O&G's Innovation in Sustainable Construction For more than a century, O&G Industries, Inc. – one of Connecticut's largest construction companies - has been shaping Connecticut's landscape with integrity, craftsmanship, and vision. Today, that legacy continues through a powerful new commitment - building a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable future. From net zero schools to cutting-edge waste-to-energy projects and groundbreaking materials technology, O&G is redefining what construction innovation means in New England. Leading the Way in Net Zero Construction Across Connecticut, communities are setting bold sustainability goals, partnering with O&G to make them a reality. The company's Building Group has become a recognized leader in net zero energy construction, delivering projects that don't just conserve energy, they generate it. Among the most notable: Buckley Elementary School in Manchester, verified as New England's first net zero energy public elementary school. Alongside three other net zero- ready buildings for the Town of Manchester - Bowers Elementary, Keeney Elementary, and the Manchester Public Library - O&G is demonstrating how thoughtful design, tight collaboration, and advanced building science can create comfortable, healthy, and energy-positive spaces for generations to come. Smart Tools, Smarter Fabrication At O&G's Beacon Falls Fabrication Center, innovation runs deep. The company's Mason Division has redefined precision and efficiency by integrating two advanced technologies: the FLOW Waterjet cutting system and the Quantum FaroArm. The Waterjet slices through materials up to a foot thick with micron-level precision, cutting straight or chamfered edges in one pass and running unattended for nearly 20 hours. The Quantum FaroArm, an articulated 3D measurement system, adds real-time digital accuracy, boosting output and quality control by more than 30% Together, these tools give O&G's craftspeople the ability to fabricate complex stone components faster, cleaner, and with less waste, marrying technology and artistry in every project. A Smarter Future for Waste and Energy O&G's innovative spirit extends far beyond construction sites. The company is a development partner in Smart Technology Processing Systems, a next-generation waste management facility designed to transform Connecticut's waste stream into clean energy and reusable materials. Using advanced gasification technology and anaerobic digestion, the system converts Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) into low emissions synthetic gas while processing organic waste into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Food Grade CO2 and alternate daily cover (ADC). The result: 99% material recovery, drastically reduced landfill waste, and renewable electricity that powers local communities. This model of circular sustainability doesn't just reduce pollution; it strengthens local economies and aligns perfectly with Connecticut's environmental and energy goals. Buckley Elementary School, Manchester, CT – New England's first net-zero certified elementary school. Faster, cleaner, and with less waste, marrying technology and artistry in every project.