Sustainable

February 2010:  Check out the latest energy performance results for the LEED Platinum Cranberry Ridge.  We are happy to report the home is outperforming the energy model! 

 

“Green” features benefit you, the client, by offering improved resale value and rent, lower monthly utility costs, better air quality, improved productivity and learning capabilities, and greater overall safety. Whether you're building a house, office building or renovating, Wright-Ryan can offer you our knowledge and hands-on experience. We strive to bring energy saving, sustainable technology to all of our jobs and look forward to discussing how to incorporate these systems and products into your project.

 

Taking the Lead
Wright-Ryan has a company-wide commitment to sustainability. We are actively working towards producing a new generation of buildings that promote sustainable building practices by implementing sound guidelines. Our goal is to become the industry leader in Maine in the development and implementation of sustainable and environmentally responsible practices throughout our organization. We define sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

In order to meet this goal, we have joined the Leadership Track of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Leaders Program. We are the only construction company in the State of Maine to be involved in this effort.

Wright-Ryan achieved the following accomplishments:

·     Purchased 100% renewable energy from Maine sources for our office and millwork facilities

·     Diverted 672 tons of jobsite waste from landfills

·     Diverted 7,000 lbs. of office waste from landfills

·     Continuing to compile a green library of products to offer our clients

·     Developed “green” training program for employees and implemented an orientation for new employees

·     Developed an Environmental Management System to communicate policies to subcontractors and employees

We have been honored with recognition for many accomplishments by the Governor of the State of Maine.  These awards include:

 

2010 U.S. Green Building Council- LEED CERTIFIED for State of Maine DOT Administrative Building

 

2009 State of Maine Governor’s Achievement Award for Environmental Excellence 

 

2009 U.S. Green Building Council- LEED SILVER for the University of Southern Maine Osher Map Library

 

2009 U.S. Green Building Council- LEED GOLD for the University of Southern Maine Wishcamper Center

 

2008 State of Maine Governor’s Award for Carbon Emission Reduction

 

2007 U.S. Green Building Council- LEED PLATINUM for Cranberry Ridge

 

2005 U.S. Green Building Council- LEED CERTIFICATION for the University of Southern Maine Mitchell Science and Technology Center

 

1999  Boston Society of Architects / AIA New York Sustainable Design Award for the Maine Environmental Education Center

In addition to participating in the State's STEP-UP Program, Wright-Ryan Construction has agreed to participate in the Governor's Carbon Challenge.

 

 

Our firm is a founding member of the Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, as well as a member of the national U.S. Green Building Council. We currently have a member of our company serving on the Maine Chapter Board of Directors, members of senior management previously served on the Board. Several of our employees are active on various Maine Chapter committees, including membership, communication, and program committees. Eleven of our staff members have received national accreditation status from the USGBC.