Environment
Flatiron is committed to managing resources and conducting infrastructure development in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner that is consistent with its core values and guiding principles, as well as those of project owners and the communities in which it operates. While constructing and improving the infrastructure of North America, Flatiron strives to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations through consistent and feasible improvements that address environmental management and performance.
Read the full Flatiron environmental compliance policy.
ISO 14001 Certification
Flatiron is committed to environmental responsibility and leadership at all levels of our organization. In 2012, Flatiron attained International Standardization Organization 14001:2004 certification for environmental management from an independent auditing firm. The ISO 14001 is a globally accepted standard for environmental management systems, and provides a framework to further help us meet our environmental obligations and reduce the impact of our operations on the environment.
AEMP Green Fleet Certification
Flatiron earned the first-ever Platinum-Level Green Fleet certification for its U.S. fleet from the Association of Equipment Management Professionals in 2011. The
Platinum-Level certification is the highest of four levels of recognition given by AEMP to companies that actively pursue a more eco-friendly fleet. Flatiron achieved the certification based on an inventory of the company's equipment.
Learn more about Flatiron's Green Fleet certification.
Recent Flatiron Environmental Awards
- New York State Department of Transportation, 2012 Green Leadership in Transportation and Environmental Sustainability Award (GreenLITES)
Project: Lake Champlain Bridge - Colorado Department of Transportation, 2011 Environmental Excellence Award
Project: 4th Street Bridge - Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association, 2011 Environment Award
Project: Athabasca River Bridge - American Road and Transportation Builders Association, Globe Award for Environmental Excellence (Honorable Mention)
Project: Washington Bypass - American Road and Transportation Builders Association, Globe Award for Environmental Excellence
Project: I-35 W Bridge - Federal Highway Administration, Environmental Excellence Award
Project: Washington Bypass
See a full list of Flatiron honors and awards.