Our Commitment
At Chapman, we put sustainability into practice with tangible, quantifiable measures. These efforts not only reduce the environmental impacts of the work we do, but also provide our clients with healthy and efficient work environments.

LEED Certification
For companies seeking an independent stamp of approval on their green efforts, LEED certification is a great thing. However, not everyone will want the expense and complexity of documenting and tracking LEED credits. The good news is that there are many green strategies that have little or no cost impact on your project.

Green Options for Every Job
Every new budget we prepare contains a menu of green options with pricing. Also included are our own information sheets outlining the pros and cons of the various green product options that may be relevant to the project.

During construction, every Chapman jobsite is set up with recycling stations to source separate debris. When separating on site is not practical, co-mingled construction and demolition debris is handled by haulers who utilize specialty transfer and recycling plants with equipment designed to separate and re-purpose all material possible. In addition, we develop project-specific construction indoor air quality management plans for all jobs. This ensures a healthy environment for workers and occupants and prevents possible contamination and inefficient operation of the building's HVAC equipment.

Wherever possible, Chapman selects and utilizes materials that are high in recycled content (drywall, acoustical ceiling tiles, carpet, etc.) as well as paints, sealants and adhesives that contain low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Chapman will also explore opportunities for rebates, grants and tax incentives associated with any of the efficiency upgrades incorporated in the work.

All of the sustainable measures and features that were incorporated in the project are highlighted and quantified for the client as part of the project’s closeout documentation. With Chapman, many clients—including some who did not embark on their construction project with a sustainable focus—find that they have valuable information demonstrating their own commitment to sustainability.