At Sharpe, we procure drywall, metal studs and other building materials from local suppliers who in turn source products from companies like U.S. Gypsum and Clark Dietrich who have local manufacturing plants and local distribution centers, thus supporting the economy in our surrounding communities, reducing transportation costs and overall energy consumption.

 

Sharpe uses 50-gallon drums of drywall mud on many of our projects. These reusable containers limit packaging waste that would otherwise require the collection, handling, and processing of tons of plastic and pulp that can in some cases end up in a landfill.  We also proudly support other eco-friendly industry partners like Internal Removal Specialist, Inc. (IRS). IRS is a local demolition company that operates out of a 14-acre facility and is the only interior demolition contractor in the country that runs its own recycling facility. Because they run their own recycling facility, they are able to ensure that their recycling practices consistently exceed the standards set forth by both the USBGC and local building codes.

 

Sharpe is also a proud community partner with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), Career Expansion, Inc. (CEI), and Coastline Community College (CCC), all local vocational training facilities focused on providing resources and education to create a pathway for a career in the construction industry. Sharpe has also partnered with The One Stop program, which is focused on training people in local, underserved communities. At Sharpe, we believe it is important to create a work force that benefits the local communities. We believe having a work force in the immediate area rather than commuting from outlined areas creates a more practical and sustainable eco-friendly solution in the long term.