By the end of the year, folks driving to the Lancaster Airport might be saying:
"Look, it's a bird! It's a plane! No... its the new Garber Scale and Calibration building!"
Manheim Township commissioners this week approved plans for the new $3.5 million multi-use facility that Garber Scale plans on building on Airport Road.
Why is this a big deal?
It shows that forward-thinking businesses are still pushing ahead in this economy. It also is a great example of how new construction, even in commercial and industrial zones such as this, can be environmentally friendly while taking advantage of the best use of land.
Garber Scale's new facility will include environmentally-friendly features such as:
- geothermal heating,
- waterless urinals (not really sure how that works!)
- a white roof and
- office space filled with natural light,
- as well as additional other green features.
A portion of the building will include self-storage facilities for rent, as well as additional office space for lease.
Employees will enjoy the roof-top views from the verandas, a perfect spot to watch the take-offs and landings from the nearby airport, or can use the employee exercise room and lounge.
While other firms are looking at layoffs and are closing facilities, it's exciting to see a local company include environmentally friendly features as they grown their business outlook.
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