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Green Contractor Certification

The ABC Green Contractor Certification program is designed to document the merit shop construction community’s efforts to develop a sustainable workplace environment—both on and off the jobsite—as well as recognize ABC member firms that are green industry leaders.

Benefits

Economic and Business Opportunities

Competitive advantage and distinction in the marketplace
Operational cost savings, efficiency and effectiveness
Commitment to the environment, customers, employees and the community

Organizational Enhancement

Increase employee morale, retention and productivity
Protect the health and well-being of employees

Environmental Impact

Reduce pollution, waste and greenhouse gas emissions
Save energy, water and raw materials

Steps to Certification

Step 1
Comply with all prerequisites; meet 12 of the 36 elective items; all fulfill all education and training requirements on application.

Step 2
Submit application, required documentation and application fee to ABC National.

Step 3
ABC National will schedule third-party onsite assessment at applicant's office. Assessor recommends either certification or additional changes (subject to an additional onsite assessment by third party).

Step 4
ABC National Green Building Committee reviews application and assessment report for certification worthiness.

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ABC Certified Green Contractors
Check out the your fellow members that are ABC Certified Green Contractors and what they are saying about the program.

Third-Party Assessors
ABC uses qualified third-party individuals for the onsite assessment process of certification.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 74 chapters representing more than 22,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with nearly two million employees. For more info, email: greenbuilding@abc.org.
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