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| BENEFITS (Financial and Environmental) - REAL projects, and LEED certified buildings, are efficient, healthy, safe and productive environments for occupants, employees and consumers. |
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"REAL building projects not only enhance the well being of the occupants and minimize negative impacts environment, they also provide a strong financial case to investors, building owners and businesses." Taylor Ralph. REAL building VP. |
Becoming Mainstream
More and more consumers, businesses, cities and citizens are demanding a commitment to more stringent environmental and efficiency standards in buildings. Whether new construction, major renovation or complex mixed-use project, property owners and developers are making the important decisions that create the sustainable places that today’s stakeholders seek.
REAL Benefits
Building a green-certified project is easy when you know how. REAL building works with your project team to ensure the project meets it’s green goals in the most efficient and cost-effective way—giving the project owners peace of mind, and allowing contractors and other team members to concentrate on their core strengths and responsibilities.
LEED Benefits - LEED COSTS vs. LEED SAVINGS
LEED certified buildings are competitive with conventional buildings in first costs. But, they also significantly: reduce energy, water and materials use; improve air quality, occupant/employee productivity; and retain higher rental rates and sale prices.
___________________________LEED COSTS | LEED SAVINGS
"You can put money on the bottom line by being very environmentally conscious and providing a great environment for your employees."
Mark House. Beck Group.
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| The quote above is taken from the Tampa Bay Business Journal. READ MORE.. |
Source of information in right column.
McGraw Hill Construction, 2009 Green Outlook: Trends Driving Change
McGraw Hill SmartMarket Trends Report 2008 |
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| Facts about going green! |
The Business Case
Green buildings, on average, realize a 13.6% reduction in operating costs, a 10.9% increase in building value, and a 6.2% increase in rental rates compared to their non-green counterparts. |
Return on Investment
Building green brings an average 10% Return on Investment, and improves occupancy rates 6.4% on average. Also, in many cases seeking LEED certification accelerates the time to market and expedites the permitting process. |
Demand is Rising
It is projected that the demand for green building will rise from $12 billion in 2008 to $60 billion in 2010. |
The Productivity of Green
Creating healthy, safe, efficient and sustainable buildings-inside and out-increase worker productivity by 2-16% according to the USGBC’s LEED project data. |
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