Environmental Management Systems and LEED;/A Winning Combination for Contractors and Construction Managers

摘要

As the construction industry continues to evolve, market-leading contractors should be looking for ways to differentiate their companies from other "top contractors" in the marketplace. I can't tell you how many times I've been told by contractor clients that they were unsuccessful in a project interview because they didn't have a stern company-wide commitment to sustainable construction or the LEED system, or did not have a quantifiable and documented record of environmental compliance and performance. The Associated General Contractors of America has actively promoted and encouraged their members to develop a comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) but relatively few have actually developed an EMS, or an effective alternative way to manage their regulatory responsibilities. In its basic form, an effective EMS for a contractor or construction manager would include the following elements.