Full Name
Myrrh Caplan
Job Title
National SVP of Sustainability
Company
Skanska AB
Speaker Bio
Myrrh Caplan currently serves as National Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Skanska US, where she leads the company’s national sustainable building team and drives initiatives across the United States
She joined Skanska in 2005 as a Project Manager and has progressively held multiple senior roles, including Senior Director of Sustainability, helping shape the company’s national approach to sustainable construction
She is recognized for establishing Skanska’s first national Green Construction program and chairing the company’s first National Green Council. Her work focuses on reducing carbon emissions, advancing climate-resilient building practices, and integrating sustainability into every stage of construction projects
She has also contributed to initiatives like the Associated General Contractors Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting
Key Projects and Focus Areas
Caplan has overseen numerous high-profile projects, including contributions to Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station in New York City and the Portland International Airport expansion
She has guided projects toward prominent sustainability certifications such as LEED Platinum, WELL, and Envision, with over 300 certified projects under her leadership
Her focus spans equity, environment, and economy, ensuring that sustainability is integrated holistically in the built environment
Achievements and Recognition
In 2022, Caplan was named a LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council, placing her among a select group of 20 professionals worldwide recognized for their mastery of LEED and contributions to advancing green building practices
She is also active on industry committees, including the U.S. Green Building Council and the Local Law 97 advisory committee in New York City
Education and Community Engagement
Myrrh Caplan earned her MBA from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary and a BA in Environmental Policy/Land Use Planning from Huxley College
She oversees corporate social responsibility initiatives for Skanska’s U.S. operations, coordinating projects across more than 20 offices to improve community impact and volunteering in organizations such as DCBIA and USGBC
Personal Approach
Caplan emphasizes a collaborative work culture, describing her team as a "family" and promoting the philosophy that shared success comes before egos. She is deeply committed to creating a positive legacy through sustainable construction, blending technical innovation with ethical leadership.
She joined Skanska in 2005 as a Project Manager and has progressively held multiple senior roles, including Senior Director of Sustainability, helping shape the company’s national approach to sustainable construction
She is recognized for establishing Skanska’s first national Green Construction program and chairing the company’s first National Green Council. Her work focuses on reducing carbon emissions, advancing climate-resilient building practices, and integrating sustainability into every stage of construction projects
She has also contributed to initiatives like the Associated General Contractors Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting
Key Projects and Focus Areas
Caplan has overseen numerous high-profile projects, including contributions to Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station in New York City and the Portland International Airport expansion
She has guided projects toward prominent sustainability certifications such as LEED Platinum, WELL, and Envision, with over 300 certified projects under her leadership
Her focus spans equity, environment, and economy, ensuring that sustainability is integrated holistically in the built environment
Achievements and Recognition
In 2022, Caplan was named a LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council, placing her among a select group of 20 professionals worldwide recognized for their mastery of LEED and contributions to advancing green building practices
She is also active on industry committees, including the U.S. Green Building Council and the Local Law 97 advisory committee in New York City
Education and Community Engagement
Myrrh Caplan earned her MBA from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary and a BA in Environmental Policy/Land Use Planning from Huxley College
She oversees corporate social responsibility initiatives for Skanska’s U.S. operations, coordinating projects across more than 20 offices to improve community impact and volunteering in organizations such as DCBIA and USGBC
Personal Approach
Caplan emphasizes a collaborative work culture, describing her team as a "family" and promoting the philosophy that shared success comes before egos. She is deeply committed to creating a positive legacy through sustainable construction, blending technical innovation with ethical leadership.
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