FULL LEED AHEAD
In this day and age, it is more than just a responsible decision to make every effort to protect our environment. It is a necessity! SCHAEFER General Contracting Services is continually staying abreast of the latest developments in LEED building, and we have project management that will bring this knowledge to each and every job we manage.

   

SCHAEFER understands the importance of implementing green building and renovation practices. Why? Because the potential benefits are measurable and significant. We strive to utilize green practices whenever and wherever we can because we want to help you reduce your carbon footprint and realize the potential benefits in the areas of:

– Lower Energy and Water Costs
– Lower Waste Disposal Costs
– Lower Environmental and Emissions Costs
– Positive Impact on Environment
– Increased Productivity of Occupants
– Improved Health of Occupants

Recycling
At SCHAEFER, we establish and implement processes for recycling various materials found on your job site whenever possible.

Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control

SCHAEFER has received EPSC certification which allows us to maintain and check all EPSC control measures that are normally handled by the local municipality – allowing us to perform inspections and prevent disruption in your jobs' progress.

Best Practices
The Best Management Practices that SCHAEFER implements include:

  • Stabilized Entrance
  • Silt Fence
  • Dust Control / HEPA Filters
  • Erosion Control Blankets
  • Temporary Seeding
    (stockpiled materials)
  • Stone Bag Checks in Small Ditches
  • Temporary Sediment Basin
  • Surface Roughing (hill/slope)
  • Storm Drain Inlet Protection (stone bags)
  • Level Spreader (outlet for dike,
    changes concentrated flow to sheet flow)