How Sustainable Construction Practices Influence the Value of Commercial Real Estate

Many factors determine the value of a commercial property. The location, condition and functionality are just some things buyers and tenants look for. Nowadays, there's another factor that consumers are putting at the forefront. People are consciously looking for sustainable…

Rose Morrison12 September 2023

GNFZ Certification for existing buildings

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GNFZ Certification — A Gateway to Carbon-Neutral Existing Buildings

As cities worldwide strive to achieve ambitious carbon neutrality goals, the focus on decarbonizing existing buildings emerges as a pivotal strategy. In the quest to curb carbon emissions and foster sustainable urban environments, the critical role of deep energy retrofits…

Olga Pleskatsevich24 August 2023

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Impact Beyond Sustainability: Ethical Sourcing and Responsible Supply Chain Practices in Construction

Making the planet a better place to live requires participation in every industry. Construction companies and industry leaders can jump into the eco-friendly movement by evaluating the planetary impact of their suppliers. These are a few ethical sourcing practices companies…

Rose Morrison22 August 2023

BEE Incorporations Partners with the Global Network for Zero

BEE Incorporations is joining forces with the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ) in our mission to accelerate the realization of a zero-emissions world. About Global Network for Zero The Global Network for Zero (GNFZ) is a collaborative and inclusive community…

Olga Pleskatsevich27 July 2023

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4 Ways to Continue Developing Sustainable Infrastructure

Infrastructure is everything that makes a city a city — minus the houses. Roads, dams, hospitals, bridges, street lamps and the streets themselves form vast networks connecting human settlements worldwide. Designing, building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure is the best option…

Rose Morrison25 July 2023

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LEED and WELL Streamlined Certification Process

Buildings have an irrefutable impact on the world we live in and the people who inhabit them. Thus, it has become increasingly vital to prioritize sustainable, healthy building practices that take into account both environmental and human well-being. The International…

Olga Pleskatsevich25 April 2023

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LEED Registration And Certification Prices Increase

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a price increase for registration and certification for some of the LEED rating systems and versions. Effective May 1st, 2023, the price increase is the first since 2016 and a 12%…

Olga Pleskatsevich24 March 2023

Lopa Khanna received WELL Performance Testing Award

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) recently announced the winners of the 2022 IWBI Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that are leading the way in creating people-first places in buildings, organizations, and communities. Among the winners was Lopa…

Olga Pleskatsevich20 March 2023

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Starbucks Leverages LEED to Achieve Its New Sustainability Goals for 2030

Starbucks recently announced new sustainable objectives that are planned to be achieved by the end of 2030. It is not the first time that the company has set up sustainable goals to be accomplished in the medium and long…

JC-Ray Bellen7 February 2020

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Arc is now free for everyone – the future of building sustainably becomes more accessible

Arc, a platform under the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), is a tool for collecting data and measuring sustainability performance. At Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta, the annual international conference dedicated to green building sustainability…

JC-Ray Bellen6 December 2019