Where We Stand
We have a strong commitment to sustainability and encourage employees to be well versed in the general and specific requirements of green construction and various rating systems.
As of August, 2011, Gilbane Inc. has 479 LEED® Accredited Professionals, 171 LEED BD+C professionals, eight LEED Green Associates and 270 green projects at various stages of development, from awarded to complete.
Engineering News-Record ranked Gilbane #6 overall in total construction volume for green construction in 2010. This number represents construction value for projects that are officially registered to achieve a third-party certification from a group such as the GBCI (LEED, national), Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS, by state), Green Building Institute (Green Globes, national), and more.
As part of our commitment to have a positive impact on the environment, we have developed our High Performance Building Program -- a beyond-LEED approach to sustainability-- with a strong focus on energy efficiency and life cycle costing for intelligent investment of first costs to maximize clients’ return on investment.
Building a Greener Future
Protecting the environment is an important responsibility, and one that we considered in developing our sustainable building programs. Just as in our personal lives, thinking about alternatives and recycling and reusing materials when available advances sustainable building practices and environmental awareness throughout our organization ,and ultimately, the industry.
Our HPB Program is a comprehensive enhanced service we offer to clients to assist with the development and implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability goals in a project. By fostering an atmosphere of teamwork among the various professionals involved in the design, construction, commissioning and operations of the building, HPB helps to proactively shape the energy profile of the building during design.