In addition to using sustainable building practices as a leader in green building,  Rushforth Construction is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our  operations, and we have woven environmentally responsible practices into our company's culture. Our internal efforts toward sustainability include:

• Instituting job-site recycling programs
• Conducting carbon footprint evaluations on our offices
• Implementing strategies to reduce carbon emissions in all offices
• Driving hybrid vehicles
• Reducing water consumption through:
  
  • High-efficiency plumbing fixtures
  • Dual flush toilets
  • Metering faucets
• Reducing energy consumption through:
  
  • Occupancy sensors
  • Daylight harvesting and using natural light throughout offices
  • Dimmable ballasts

Rushforth is committed to green building practices and is continually striving to achieve excellence in sustainability.  We offer the use of sustainable materials such as light-gauge metal framing, which is also a cost-effective alternative to traditional wood framing.