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Bob Grant Construction, Inc., was one of the first construction companies in Oregon to work on a U.S. Green Building Council – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) project.
According to the USGBC website, the core purpose of the council “is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”
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LEED Certified Seal on the Water Street Market
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“Breakthroughs in building science, technology and operations are available to designers, builders and owners who want to build green and maximize both economic and environmental performance.
Environmental benefits:
- Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
- Improve air and water quality
- Reduce solid waste
- Conserve natural resources
Economic benefits:
- Reduce operating costs
- Enhance asset value and profits
- Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
- Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Health and community benefits:
- Improve air, thermal and acoustic environments
- Enhance occupant comfort and health
- Minimize strain on local infrastructure
- Contribute to overall quality of life”
For more information on the U.S. Green Building Council – Leadership in Environmental Design, please visit their website at www.usgbc.org. If you are interested in starting a LEED project for yourself, please contact Bob Grant Construction, Inc., at 541-752-7979 or 1-800-294-7979 or through the contact information on our website.
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