Brinkman Partners’ integrated approach to real estate, development and construction creates a unique opportunity to reduce the impact that buildings have on the environment. Costs associated with inefficiently designed buildings can substantially impact the life cycle costs of the building and the health of the occupants. We are dedicated to understanding the issues that our clients are faced with when making building-efficiency decisions. We provide sound recommendations based on the budget and time frame, while comprehensively addressing environmental concerns.

We are also committed to reducing our impact in daily business operations and giving back to the communities we live and work in.

• LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™) feasibility and certification services.
• Green Globes® feasibility and certification services.
• Sustainable solutions for new and existing building owners to reduce energy and water consumption while improving tenant occupancy and reducing operating costs.
• Cost/benefit analyses including the best return on investment for sustainable alternatives compared to standard building elements.
• Life cycle cost analysis for equipment and material purchases.

• Train all employees in sustainable design using LEED® and Green Globes® rating systems by mid 2009.
• Require all residential brokers to be trained as an Ecobroker®.
• Reduce CO2 emissions in the operations of our business and teach others to do the same.
• Participate as a City of Fort Collins Climate Wise partner.
• Practice recycling on all construction projects.
• Purchase 100% wind energy for our corporate office.
• Partner with local and community organizations to make Northern Colorado a premier location for sustainable industry.
• Work with local schools and universities to educate and collaborate on new and upcoming technologies and designs.

	Brinkman Partners’ current hybrid fleet includes two hybrid vehicles and five flex-fuel vehicles. Our goal for 2009 is to add four more hybrids to our fleet.
	National Center for Craftsmanship deconstructing an old residence at the future 85-acre Presidio development site in Northern Colorado. 90% of materials will be reused & recycled, helping reduce waste going to the landfills.
	Brinkman Partners is a Fort Collins Climate Wise partner.