In today’s environmentally conscious world, partnering with an experienced green building contractor has become the norm. At Wells & West General Contractors, we’ve been delivering exceptional commercial construction services since 1997. Our commitment to green building practices sets us apart in the local market. When you choose our team for your next green building project, you’re not just constructing a commercial space. You’re investing in a sustainable future for Colorado Springs.
Why Green Building Contractors Matter in Colorado Springs
The unique climate of Colorado Springs makes green building practices particularly valuable for commercial property owners. With approximately 300 days of sunshine annually, your commercial building can harness substantial solar energy potential. A semi-arid climate with extreme temperatures demands efficient building envelopes and HVAC systems to maintain comfort while minimizing energy consumption. When you invest in green building with a contractor who understands these local conditions, you’re positioning your commercial property for maximum efficiency and minimum environmental impact.
Sustainable Design-Build Services: Our Green Building Approach
As your green building contractor, Wells & West brings decades of combined expertise to every sustainable commercial project. Our Design-Build approach to green construction offers you a streamlined, integrated process that optimizes sustainability from initial concept through completion. When you choose our Design-Build services, you benefit from having a single point of responsibility throughout your project, eliminating communication gaps that often lead to sustainability compromises in traditional construction methods.
Our approach begins with a site assessment to maximize natural advantages like solar orientation and existing vegetation. We’ll help you select sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact while creating healthier indoor environments for your employees and customers. Our experienced craftsmen implement these designs with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that your green building performs as designed rather than just looking good on paper.
Our stellar safety record and commitment to on-time delivery apply equally to our sustainable projects. You won’t have to choose between sustainability and reliability. With Wells & West, you get both. Whether you’re pursuing a full LEED certification or simply incorporating targeted green building elements into your commercial project, our team delivers with precision and integrity.
Energy Efficiency: The Cornerstone of Green Commercial Construction
Your building’s envelope serves as its first line of defense against energy loss, and our team excels at creating tight building envelopes through advanced insulation techniques, high-performance windows, and meticulous air sealing. Our MEP support services ensure that your mechanical systems are not only energy-efficient but properly sized and commissioned for optimal performance. When mechanical systems are oversized, you pay for excess capacity you never use while suffering from inefficient operation. Our detailed load calculations and system designs prevent this unnecessary waste.
Beyond these passive approaches, Wells & West’s comprehensive services can integrate renewable energy systems like solar panels that capitalize on our abundant sunshine. With current incentives, many commercial solar installations reach payback periods of just 5-7 years, after which they generate essentially free electricity for your business. While other green building contractors might suggest generic energy solutions, our team analyzes your specific usage patterns to recommend targeted improvements with the fastest payback periods for your operation.
Water Conservation: Essential in Colorado’s Semi-Arid Climate
Water scarcity is a growing concern in Colorado, making water conservation an essential component of sustainable commercial construction. When you work with Wells & West as your green building contractor, you gain access to comprehensive water-saving strategies that can significantly reduce your commercial property’s water consumption compared to conventional buildings. These savings translate directly to lower utility bills throughout your building’s lifecycle.
Your commercial property can benefit from our expertise in specifying high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and appliances, which provide the same functionality while using significantly less water. We can implement dual-plumbing systems that allow for graywater recycling, enabling you to reuse water for landscape irrigation or toilet flushing. Our team can also design and install rainwater harvesting systems that capture rainfall for non-potable uses, further extending your commitment to sustainability.
For exterior spaces, our landscape designs incorporate xeriscaping principles and smart irrigation technologies that maintain attractive grounds while minimizing water usage. Unlike conventional contractors who might view water conservation as an afterthought, Wells & West integrates these strategies from the earliest design phases to maximize both environmental benefits and cost savings for your commercial project.
Sustainable Materials: Building for Durability and Health
The materials used in your commercial building significantly impact both environmental sustainability and indoor air quality. As your green building contractor, Wells & West carefully selects sustainable building materials that reduce environmental impact and create healthier spaces for occupants.
Your building’s structural elements can incorporate recycled steel, which reduces embodied carbon while maintaining structural integrity. For interior spaces, we specify low-VOC paints, adhesives, and finishes that minimize off-gassing and improve indoor air quality for your employees and customers. Our material selections consider the full lifecycle impact, from extraction and manufacturing through installation and eventual disposal or recycling, to ensure your building minimizes environmental impact at every stage.
Indoor Environmental Quality: Creating Healthy Commercial Spaces
Your building’s ventilation system forms the foundation of good IEQ, and our team designs and installs systems that provide ample fresh air while minimizing energy loss. We can implement demand-controlled ventilation that adjusts airflow based on occupancy, ensuring adequate ventilation without wasting energy during periods of lower occupancy. Plus, our attention to detail extends to properly sealing ductwork and balancing airflow, preventing the common issues of stuffy areas and drafty spots that plague many commercial buildings.
Beyond ventilation, Wells & West address other aspects of IEQ, including acoustic comfort, thermal comfort, and access to natural light. Your employees and customers will benefit from spaces designed to control noise transmission, maintain consistent, comfortable temperatures, and maximize daylighting. While some green building contractors treat these factors as luxury add-ons, we consider them essential components of truly sustainable construction that support human health and well-being alongside environmental goals.
Certification and Compliance: Navigating LEED and Other Green Building Standards
Achieving green building certification can enhance your property’s market value, demonstrate your environmental commitment, and potentially qualify you for incentives and tax benefits. As an experienced green building contractor, Wells & West guides you through the certification process for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), WELL Building Standard, or other relevant programs. When you pursue certification with our team, you benefit from our established documentation processes and familiarity with requirements, streamlining what can otherwise be an overwhelming process.
Beyond formal certifications, Wells & West ensures compliance with all relevant energy codes and green building ordinances. As these requirements become increasingly stringent in Colorado, working with a contractor who proactively addresses compliance rather than reluctantly adapting to it gives you a significant advantage. We stay current with evolving regulations and best practices to keep your project ahead of the curve.
When You Need a Green Building Contractor in Colorado Springs, You Need Wells & West
Your competitors are already making these changes. Shouldn’t your business be leading rather than following the trend? Hire the team at Wells & West. We’re Colorado Springs’ premier green building contractor.
Our design-build team will offer guidance on incorporating sustainable practices into your next commercial construction or renovation project, whether you’re planning interior remodels, ground-up construction, or building additions.
Don’t settle for contractors who treat sustainability as an afterthought. Choose a dedicated green building contractor with deep roots in the Colorado Springs community. Give us a call or visit our website to schedule a consultation. Together, we’ll build a greener, more sustainable future for your business.
