 Canyon Construction was founded in 1966 and builds and remodels homes and buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area. EnviroCitizen.org found that they are distinguished from their competitors by their reputation for excellence in craftsmanship and service. They can absolutely be considered a leader in sustainable building. In fact, they built their first sod roof (known today as a green roof) and recycled content home back in 1969!
In 2001, Canyon Construction created a recycling plan for a remodeling project in Lafayette, California, that used recycled timber, drywall, cabinets, siding, lighting and plumbing fixtures and appliances. More than fifty of their employees have gone through the Build It Green, Green Building certification courses. Many of the staff members are also Accredited Professionals with the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The goal is simple to produce resilient, sustainable structures. They plan smart during the design and construction phases to reduce production and construction waste. A vast majority of the material that Canyon Construction uses is salvaged or recycled from other jobsites. In addition to building green, Canyon Construction promotes sustainable building by hosting and funding educational seminars and events. They are involved in the San Francisco Bay Area and are committed to helping the community thrive.
The folks at Canyon Construction have completed more than sixty entirely green projects, including almost a dozen custom homes and more than fifty remodels. The remodels have all used sustainable features and methods. Canyon Construction has done extensive work in High Volume Fly Ash Concrete, a technology that enhances the performance, workability, pumpability, strength, shrinkage and permeability of concrete. Proponents of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete believe in using fly ash for the global, environmental and societal benefits intrinsic with using fly ash. High Volume Fly Ash Concrete is a very cool material because of its environmental benefits. For every ton of fly ash used in cement, enough energy is saved to provide electricity to an average American home for almost a month. The landfill space that is saved when using fly ash accounts for almost a year-and-a-half of solid waste produced by the average American.
EnviroCitizen.org believes that Canyon Construction is a very forward-thinking green home contractor that has done a lot of good for both the environment as well as the residents who live in the homes they've built. If you're looking to build or renovate a home and live in the San Francisco Bay Area, Canyon Construction is certainly worth of your consideration.
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