Berkley Construction is committed to the success and acceptance of sustainable construction practices known throughout the industry as "Green Building" here in San Diego. Even though this term has only recently appeared in today's terminology, sustainable design/build practices have been applied in American buildings for quite some time now. While increasing the building's longevity and reducing operating costs, Green Building techniques minimize the environmental impact and reduce energy consumption.

Green Buildings take into consideration:

• Energy & resource conservation/consumption.
• The Financial Impact - cost effectiveness from a return on investment perspective.
• The Impact on People - work environment quality and healthiness.
• The Environment - and in a broader sense, the world, with issues such as ground water recharge and global warming.

Why Green Building is Important
In the U.S. today, buildings use 60 percent of the nation's electricity and produce 40 percent of its solid waste. There is no doubt that we are affecting the quality of life for future generations.

Green Buildings not only include tangible savings associated with energy, water and waste efficiencies, but also other benefits such as human health and productivity, impact on the environment and incorporation of recycled materials.

Our general contractors believe Green Buildings are not only good for the environment, but they also provide immediate and long-term economic benefits for developers, building owners and occupants. These along with other cost-saving techniques, can only be fully realized when they are incorporated at the project's planning/conceptual phase with the assistance of an integrated team of professionals. This approach ensures the project is designed and operates efficiently together rather than a collection of stand-alone items.

We are proud to be members of the US Green Building Council San Diego Chapter. To learn more about how Berkley Construction can help you with your green building or solar installation projects, contact us today.

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