Rita Haberman joined Brightworks after distinguishing herself in sustainability at the River Network, Willamette Riverkeeper, The ReBuilding Center, and Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI).

Today, Rita serves Brightworks clients in Portland, Seattle, and Hawaii. She specializes in high-rise residential, industrial, and higher education facilities. She also leads Brightworks’ K-12 schools practice, which achieved some of the nation’s first LEED Gold certifications for schools.

In addition, Rita leads Brightworks’ LEED Implementation for Contractors practice, which supports construction teams in fulfilling LEED requirements during the busy construction phase. Because up to 50% of LEED credits may depend on the contracting team, Brightworks has adapted its hands-on approach to LEED project management, as well as its proprietary LEEDWorks project management software, to the needs of construction teams.

Rita also serves as Brightworks’ primary liaison to the U.S. Green Building Council.