Sustainability

As a leader in the growth of sustainable design and construction, Hensel Phelps has been an integral part of many of the first sustainable projects built in the United States, including some important firsts under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System™. The company’s Capitol Area East End, Block 225 project in Sacramento, California, not only became the first state-owned office building to achieve a LEED New Construction (NC) Gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), but it went on to perform so well that it was recently recognized as the first state-owned office building to receive a LEED Existing Building (EB) Platinum rating.

The level of personal commitment to sustainable design and construction demonstrated by its employees, along with the willingness of its clients to support these efforts has helped Hensel Phelps provide leadership to these green building practices. With more than 350 experienced LEED Accredited Professionals (APs) strategically located throughout the country, Hensel Phelps is working collaboratively with its clients to maximize the long-term PERFORMANCE of their buildings.

There are many ways to participate in sustainable design and construction. Simple ideas like recycling, carpooling, and the purchase of hybrid / low emissions vehicles have long been a part of the company’s standard practices. Today, Hensel Phelps is training its employees to recognize these opportunities and take advantage of the environmental, financial, and common sense benefits of building and living green. Through its Continuous Improvement Process, a companywide incentive program that facilitates total quality management, the company is capturing new ideas and systematically implementing them throughout the company.