NAWIC NEWS
Buenas yan Hafa Adai. Every Year April is declared Earth Month. One day out of the month is declared Earth Day. These declarations are made to remind us all, that we only have one planet. We must take care of our planet for the future generations to have. The Construction industry is an Industry that can greatly impact our planet. Whether the impact be negative or positive, is up to us. This year Earth Day falls on April 22, 2022. The theme for this year is “Invest in our Planet.” For this month we wanted to spotlight corporate members who take the time to “Invest in Our Planet.” PFM (Pacific Federal Management) and PRC (Pacific Rim Constructors) took the time to let us know how they invest in our planet. Kathleen David from PRC and Maiko Nakamura from PFM let us know what their companies do to make a positive impact on our planet. PRC always uses LEED certified appliances and devices in all their projects. These are appliances such as motion sensing light switches and automatic water faucets. Just by using these types of appliances save hundreds in power and water bills throughout the year. They recycle all the waste they can and for anything hazardous, they use licensed companies to dispose of them. When it comes to the flora and fauna, they try to keep as many indigenous species as possible. Their team is trained on sustainability to leave the smallest carbon footprint with every project. PFM has gained certifications to be Subject Matter Experts (S-M-E) in the field on sustainability and environmental care. Along with their own projects, they offer their services as a CORE certified team to other contractors on how to be environmentally conscientious. PFM has spent time and money investing in their own people to be environmentally conscious and are now leaders in the field of environmentally friendly construction. They have a team trained to identify threatened and endangered species and work to preserve them in the field of construction. Helping keep an eco-balance on Guam. Both companies are locally owned and operated and have Guam at their heart. Thank you for putting Guam and our planetary environment first.
Maiko Nakamura Pacific Federal Management
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APRIL 2022
Kathleen David Pacific Rim Constructors
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