World’s 1st TRUE-Certified Construction Project Delivered at GENESIS Marina

Webcor recently completed the world’s inaugural Total Resource Use and Efficiency-certified construction endeavor at GENESIS Marina, an expansive laboratory and office campus, which is approximately ±560,000 square feet across three buildings in Brisbane, California.

GENESIS Marina was awarded TRUE Gold in February 2024, underscoring the contractor’s commitment to pioneering sustainable construction practices and advancing zero-waste goals across the industry. Webcor built the GENESIS Marina campus for life science developer Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, Inc. in partnership with Bain Capital Real Estate and in collaboration with architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

TRUE certification, a program administered by Green Business Certification Inc. and part of the U.S. Green Building Council family, is the premier global standard for zero waste. It recognizes projects that achieve outstanding levels of resource efficiency through waste reduction, reuse and recycling practices. Unlike other certifications, TRUE focuses exclusively on waste and circular economy principles, setting the most rigorous standard for waste diversion from landfills. Webcor partnered closely with All About Waste, a zero-waste and circular economy consultant, in pursuit of this sustainability certification.

The certification process involved a comprehensive evaluation of waste reduction practices, from reduced packaging and the use of recycled products to innovative end-of-life solutions for materials. The contractor’s approach emphasized collaboration across all levels of the project team and with subcontractors and partners to achieve the project’s zero waste goals.