Kyle Abney

Kyle is a LEED^® Accredited Professional (AP), Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Designated Professional, and a state-licensed General Contractor. As the Principal of Abney + Abney Green Solutions, Kyle has first-hand experience with the leading green building certifications for both commercial and residential construction in Florida.

Prior to founding his own firm in 2008, Kyle worked for a large commercial contractor and later for his family’s construction business. He is a recognized speaker on the topic of sustainable development and has been featured in various publications including Engineering News Record (ENR), Green Home Builder magazine, Palm Beach Post, and Miami Herald. Kyle has proudly served as president of the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the South Florida Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Solar Energy Loan Fund (SELF). He has earned the prestigious accreditation of NGBS Green Master Verifier and has been named a Partner of Excellence by Home Innovation Research Labs every year since the program’s inception.

Kyle is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Architectural Design (’99) and a Master’s of Building Construction with a concentration in Sustainable Construction (’01). He has the premier distinction of being the first person in the United States to receive a formal construction degree in green building.

When he’s not working, Kyle would rather be at a Gator game or wakeboarding.