Protect trees from damage during construction by
fencing of the drip line around them.
Avoid major changes to surface grade.
Avoid use of pesticides
and other chemicals that may leach into the groundwater.
Look into less toxic termite treatments, and keep
exposed frost walls free from obstructions to discourage
insects.
When back filling a foundation or grading around
a house, do not bury any construction debris.
Minimize job site
waste.
Centralize cutting operations to reduce waste and
simplify sorting.
Set up clearly marked bins or trash cans for different
types of usable waste (wood scraps for kindling, sawdust
for compost, etc.).
Find out where different materials can be taken
for recycling, and educate your crew about recycling
procedures.
Donate salvaged materials to low-income housing
projects, theater groups, etc.
Make your business
operations more environmentally responsible.
Make your office as energy efficient as possible,
purchase energy efficient vehicles, arrange carpools
to job site, and schedule site visits and errands
to minimize unnecessary driving.
In your office, purchase recycled office paper and
supplies and recycle office paper waste.
Use coffee mugs instead of disposable cups. On the
job site, recycle beverage containers.
Make education part
of your daily practice.
Use the design and construction process to educate
clients, employees, subcontractors, and the general
public about environmental impacts of buildings and
how these impacts can be minimized.