SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Sustainability is a core philosophy at Harbour Construction. We are committed to serve as an example to our industry and the country as a whole by integrating environmental awareness and responsibility to the construction services we provide. Harbour Construction has LEED AP on staff and is registered with the USGBC.

Why Green ?

The benefits of GREEN Construction:

TO OWNERS/USERS:

• Lower utility bills
• Healthier/more productive living and working environments
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Greater price appreciation
• Increased resale value
• Preferential mortgages

TO THE ENVIRONMENT:

• Greenhouse gas reduction
• Improved water quality
• Solid waste reduction
• Improved air quality

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) To promote greater environmental and social responsibility and to improve the overall quality of life for Americans, the U.S. green Building Council created the LEED rating system, transforming the way buildings and communities are designed. This system outlines stringent criteria that measure a building’s performance in five key areas of human and environmental health:

• sustainable site development
• water savings
• energy efficiency
• materials selection
• indoor environmental quality

HARBOUR CONSTRUCTION COMMITMENT

Sustainability impacts everything we do and says a lot about who we are. We are mindful of how our actions impact the environment, and this is evident in our projects and our employees. If you are considering joining the Harbour Construction team or hiring Harbour Construction for one of your projects, you are hiring a group that supports Green building at all levels of our organization.