New Initiatives from Rider Levett Bucknall Enable Substantial Cost and Environmental Savings for Commercial Construction PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global property and construction consultant Rider Levett Bucknall is challenging building owners and government officials to rethink their approach to green building practices. While many owners have embraced sustainable design standards such as LEED, BREEAM and Green Star, they deal with only part of what is a much larger problem. “When considering a new construction project, the real question should be: Why are we using finite resources? What are the alternatives?” said Julian Anderson, president of Rider Levett Bucknall. “We are entering a new ‘Age of Environmental Thrift,’ where the real focus is preventing waste by making better use and extending the life of existing assets.” To that end, Rider Levett Bucknall is offering free training on new environmental initiatives to government entities. These programs can provide considerable cost and environmental impact savings for public projects by making better use of resources. The programs include: •RElifing® – this mathematical model looks at the useful lifespan of an aging building and helps the owner determine whether to renovate, modify or build new. Significant natural resources can be saved by capturing the remaining value and extending the life of a building rather than demolishing and replacing it. •Life Cycle Cost + Carbon Modeling – this tool enables owners to develop facilities that are cost-effective to build out, operationally efficient and support sustainability initiatives. The model can calculate the carbon footprint, energy and water consumption of a building, giving a true indication of its environmental impact. •Building Quality Assessment – this standardized method for evaluating a building’s quality encompasses 31 criteria and results in a “quality grade,” along with recommendations for improvements and identification of areas of deficiency. For more information about these services, visit www.rlb.com/life. For government entities that wish to sign up for free training sessions, send an email to GiftofLife@us.rlb.com.
