The Business Review May 2021

CREATING A STRONG ECONOMY

S+B James Construction Voted 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon Medford, OR | April, 2021 | Press Release

S+B James President, Allen Purdy

S +B James Construction has been voted as one of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon for 2021. This ranking, surveyed by Oregon Business, shows that S+B James has implemented a variety of green policies, and that our employees place a high value on sustainable practices and believe that our commitment to them is sustainable. “We are honored to be acknowledged as one of the top green workplaces in Oregon,” said S+B James President, Allen Purdy. “This award recognizes our fantastic, value- driven employees who care deeply about the longevity of the projects we build, the environment we work in and helping to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.” Every year, Oregon Business conducts an anonymous survey to rank businesses and nonprofit organizations on their green practices. Employees rate their satisfaction with, and the importance they attach to 11 statements related to workplace sustainable practices, such as green mission and goals, recycling and waste reduction, support for public transit, energy and water conservation, and buying local. Employers are also independently scored on 15 questions about sustainability practices. S+B James is committed to not only a green workplace, but in creating projects that are environmentally friendly. They work

closely with their clients to identify green building design opportunities that will achieve their project goals. S+B James strives to be an industry leader in green design and construction and are a member in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). They design their projects to be as energy efficient as possible, often exceeding building and energy code standards while assisting their clients in learning about related tax incentives, payback periods and projected installation and operating costs during the design process. S+B James is client-focused and service oriented, offering a wide range of both design and construction services that result in high quality projects. Their services include: General contracting, an in-house design-build team, green building to reduce environmental impact, construction management, and more. To learn more about S+B James Construction visit: www.sbjames.com n

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