DELIVERING VALUE THROUGH A HALF-CENTURY OF EXPERTISE.

CREATING A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

PANKOW

SUSTAINABILITY

Pankow integrates sustainable practices into cost, schedule and quality efforts. We are committed to extending the horizon on building value through sustainable practices and delivering effective solutions that bring long-term value to our clients. This process is backed by proven tools, project experience and a corporate culture invested in creating a sustainable environment for future generations.

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LEEDTM

Since 2004, Pankow has been a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which is dedicated to the initiation, development and implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles. The company is committed to environmentally responsible construction and more than 70 Pankow professionals have earned the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional (AP) designation.

OUR LEED SNAPSHOT

2002

Pankow's First
LEED AP

70+

Employees
Accredited

29

LEED Certified
Projects

5

LEED Platinum
Certified Projects

2,000,000 sq ft

LEED Certified
Projects

1,000,000,000

Estimated Value
of Green Projects

PANKOW BLUE TOOLS & PRACTICES

Pankow BLUE™ is dedicated to reducing our impact on this earth and embracing change. BLUE™ is a group that acts as an incubator for Pankow’s most progressive practices. We focus on delivering buildings with tools and methods that reduce carbon, toxicity and resource use, while increasing long-term value. Learn how BLUE™ delivers choices, certainty and happiness:

  • BLUE™ TOOLS

  • NET-ZERO ENERGY JOBSITES

  • WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION

  • MATERIAL PACKAGING

  • LOW ENERGY METHODS

  • NON-PERMANENT MATERIALS

  • BLUE™ TOOLS

BLUE™ TOOLS helps us maintain a lens on the future. We balance cost with current and future needs, working closely with owners and consultants to ensure the best possible outcome for a project with the use of these following tools:

  • Cost - ROI calculators that provide present value while considering long-term decisions.

  • Carbon - Carbon accounting.

  • Toxicity - Green screens and risk avoidance.

  • Dynamic Modeling - Costing and modeling structures on a real time basis.

  • Social Equity - Ensuring we are giving those closest to the project, opportunities for success.

  • Structures and Systems - Extensive knowledge on a wide variety of structures and systems, including non-traditional structures such as modular construction and natural building.

  • NET-ZERO ENERGY JOBSITES

The job site represents the center of operations. BLUE™ leads by example- we focus on net-zero energy activities and educate our workforce to practice responsible resource use on a daily basis. We are engaging a new generation of workers that are committed to lowering embodied energy and our carbon footprint.

  • WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION

Embodied energy is a significant part of a building’s life-cycle impact and workforce transportation is a significant contributor. On-site workers are encouraged to use the most energy efficient method of travel. To do this, we discourage single occupancy travel and reward carpools, low-emissions vehicles, and the use of public transportation with priority parking and benefits. We also have a shared bike made by our favorite SF company Public, to help us get around to meetings. We maintain storage at jobsites to hold workforce tools to make alternate transportation more convenient.

  • MATERIAL PACKAGING

A growing problem in modern living is excess packaging. Material packaging consumes considerable energy, and increases toxicity and waste in our environment. We pre-plan our materials delivery to reduce packaging and work with vendors who provide recyclable packaging to significantly reduce the embodied energy of your buildings.

  • LOW ENERGY METHODS

Heavy machinery equipment carries significant embodied energy because they require fuel and power. To lower fuel and power use in the construction of buildings, we examine the design and construction of our projects with this in mind. We focus on using building materials bought from local sources so they do not have to travel far to the site. We opt for derricks in lieu of tower cranes and resue materials from other job sites to improve the sustainability of the project.

  • NON-PERMANENT MATERIALS

We reduce our embodied energy and toxicity on jobsites with smart and responsible purchases of non-permanent materials. BLUE™ requires all non-permanent wood to be FSC Certified. We ensure that materials picked up in ‘Home Depot Runs’ meet LEED VOC requirements, as well as recycling and resource requirements.

BLUE™ TOOLS

  • BLUE™ TOOLS

BLUE™ TOOLS helps us maintain a lens on the future. We balance cost with current and future needs, working closely with owners and consultants to ensure the best possible outcome for a project with the use of these following tools:

  • Cost - ROI calculators that provide present value while considering long-term decisions.

  • Carbon - Carbon accounting.

  • Toxicity - Green screens and risk avoidance.

  • Dynamic Modeling - Costing and modeling structures on a real time basis.

  • Social Equity - Ensuring we are giving those closest to the project, opportunities for success.

  • Structures and Systems - Extensive knowledge on a wide variety of structures and systems, including non-traditional structures such as modular construction and natural building.

NET-ZERO ENERGY JOBSITES

  • NET-ZERO ENERGY JOBSITES

The job site represents the center of operations. BLUE™ leads by example- we focus on net-zero energy activities and educate our workforce to practice responsible resource use on a daily basis. We are engaging a new generation of workers that are committed to lowering embodied energy and our carbon footprint.

WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION

  • WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION

Embodied energy is a significant part of a building’s life-cycle impact and workforce transportation is a significant contributor. On-site workers are encouraged to use the most energy efficient method of travel. To do this, we discourage single occupancy travel and reward carpools, low-emissions vehicles, and the use of public transportation with priority parking and benefits. We also have a shared bike made by our favorite SF company Public, to help us get around to meetings. We maintain storage at jobsites to hold workforce tools to make alternate transportation more convenient.

MATERIAL PACKAGING

  • MATERIAL PACKAGING

A growing problem in modern living is excess packaging. Material packaging consumes considerable energy, and increases toxicity and waste in our environment. We pre-plan our materials delivery to reduce packaging and work with vendors who provide recyclable packaging to significantly reduce the embodied energy of your buildings.

LOW ENERGY METHODS

  • LOW ENERGY METHODS

Heavy machinery equipment carries significant embodied energy because they require fuel and power. To lower fuel and power use in the construction of buildings, we examine the design and construction of our projects with this in mind. We focus on using building materials bought from local sources so they do not have to travel far to the site. We opt for derricks in lieu of tower cranes and resue materials from other job sites to improve the sustainability of the project.

NON-PERMANENT MATERIALS

  • NON-PERMANENT MATERIALS

We reduce our embodied energy and toxicity on jobsites with smart and responsible purchases of non-permanent materials. BLUE™ requires all non-permanent wood to be FSC Certified. We ensure that materials picked up in ‘Home Depot Runs’ meet LEED VOC requirements, as well as recycling and resource requirements.

OUTREACH - VALUED PARTNERSHIPS

We value our partnerships with the following leading organizations as
we create a sustainable environment for future generations.

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