Currently, ISO 14001 certification gives Beers Skanska a competitive
advantage. Clients acknowledge their well-established
and well-implemented environmental management at jobsites. For
example, religious organizations and community groups have requested
sustainable building options, which can be implemented
within the framework of their EMS ~Quinn 2000!. Although
projects are not won because of the EMS, Beers Skanska has
often been asked to submit bids based on their reputation ~E. P.
Hatch, personal communication, August 2, 2002!. Clients interested
in Green Building Certifications such as LEED @United
States Green Business Council ~USGBC! 2002# also want to ensure
that the contractor does ‘‘green’’ work. Additionally, some
clients may soon begin requiring contractors to have an EMS in
place.