What makes a development valuable?

Sustainable development meets the needs of the present and ensures the ability of future generations to meet their needs as well. At Browning, we are always mindful of our impact on tomorrow. That’s why several of our projects have received LEED certification, reclaimed sites, utilized recycled and eco-friendly materials, and managed to reduce operating costs while prolonging the lifespan of equipment.

Browning also understands how important sustainability is to our clients and investors.  Browning has been recognized by the USGBC Kentucky Chapter with the 2023 “Rise to the Challenge” Award for the holistic approach we take to sustainability when developing, constructing, and managing projects.  We are committed to achieving LEED certification on every industrial facility built after 2023 in our portfolio. Creating a LEED portfolio displays Browning’s commitment to green buildings, transforming the building industry, and adopting LEED at a larger scale.

Our commitment to our communities goes beyond our development and construction projects. In addition to supporting organizations where our employees donate their dollars and talents, we come together once a year to amplify the impact of a local nonprofit improving lives for our neighbors with a day of service and large donation.

Browning approached our commitment to Habitat for Humanity as our 2024 Charitable Partner through a trifecta of engagement: the 11th Annual Women Build, 2nd Annual CEO Build, and Browning hosted two build days for our employees.

Past projects include:
2023: Helping a resident age in place with NeighborLink and BY Plus Construction Training (Read More)
2022: Supplying educators with much-needed supplies through Teachers Treasures (Read More)
2021 & 2020: Partnering as a “Hunger Hero” for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana on a virtual food drive (Read More)
2019: Empowering neighbors to reach their potential with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana (Read More)
2018: Helping first-time homeowners “Live the Dream” with INHP (Read More)

We believe that diversity and inclusion enhances our company, our projects, and the communities in which we work. Minority / Women / Veteran / Disabled Business Enterprise participation is not just an obligation — it leads to innovative solutions and fosters our entrepreneurial culture, creating success for our firm as well as our partners, clients, investors, and employees.

At the start of every project we work with the client to establish diversity and community goals, identify diverse partners, promote project opportunities via community stakeholders, and track contract performance to ensure those goals are being achieved and that expectations are being exceeded.

In our office, we have “Equity Advocates” focusing on hiring and promotion, philanthropy, construction procurement, non-construction procurement, and company culture to ensure we are doing the most to have safe and welcoming environments at our office and job sites, inclusive hiring and procurement policies, and a culture where employees feel valued and have equal opportunity to achieve their potential.