When cities and local governments review plans sometimes the process take up to 45 days. Did you know that during that process many costs are accrued? By moving to Electronic Plan Review, cities and local governments are able to review and share building plans at a real-time collaboration with all reviewers including customers. It has been calculated…Read More
Green buildings have become a priority for the commercial real-estate market. This niche has become mainstream and third-party verifiers are becoming over-whelmed with the demand. The commercial builings sector boasts the most explosive growth in green building. In 2010, a third of all new commerical construction was green, accounting to a $54 billion market for commercial green…Read More
Green Building is efficient at using less energy, but are they safer and more durable? Recently, a new study released this week suggests that green building can advance building resiliency. The report produced by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, explains the different ways to…Read More