We at Boyd Sign Systems are fully aware of the impact each individual and company has on the environment and are willing and able to do our part to contribute to the greater cause. Besides being capable of designing within a “Green” & “LEED certification” direction, we have a company wide program to ask all employees to research green methods of fabrication, supplies, materials, transport and techniques relative to our plant and the products we make and ship.
We have two efficient Garmat paint booths that are the cleanest running in the industry, low VOC mixing station by Matthews, so that the exact amount of paint can be mixed with no waste. We recycle all metals, rags, paper, ink cartridges, wire, etc. We can shut down sections of our shop not in use and are constantly in a search for new green materials.
We can help guide you in material selection & process to either meet your LEED rating or simply show your green awareness. We are capable of designing a fully functional, aestheitcally pleasing, budget conscious green signage package that complement your property. Don’t hesitate to call for more information.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria.
LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Who uses LEED? Architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, lenders and government officials all use LEED to help transform the built environment to sustainability. State and local governments across the country are adopting LEED for public-owned and public-funded buildings; there are LEED initiatives in federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, Energy, and State; and LEED projects are in progress in 41 different countries, including Canada, Brazil, Mexico and India.
How is LEED Developed? LEED Rating Systems are developed through an open, consensus-based process led by LEED committees. Each volunteer committee is composed of a diverse group of practitioners and experts representing a cross-section of the building and construction industry. The key elements of USGBC's consensus process include a balanced and transparent committee structure, technical advisory groups that ensure scientific consistency and rigor, opportunities for stakeholder comment and review, member ballot of new rating systems, and a fair and open appeals process. www.usgbc.org
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