GREEN BUILDINGS

go green Real estate and construction professionals overestimate the cost of green building by 300%*. In reality, the greener your building‚ the more money you'll save*:

  • An upfront investment of 2% can yield a life-cycle savings of 20% of construction costs.
  • A $4 per square foot investment nets a $58 per square foot benefit over 20 years.
  • Tenants can save 50 cents per square foot by reducing energy consumption by 30%.
  • Many states and municipalities offer generous incentives. (E-mail us for a listing of credits available in your area.)
*World Business Council for Sustainable Development

RTK has the training‚ equipment‚ and experience to accurately evaluate your building's operating efficiencies and environmental impact. We will audit your current energy and water use‚ and help you identify the best opportunities for savings. We'll also assist with the air-quality requirements for LEED®** certification. After contractors leave‚ we will return to inspect the job and provide independent documentation of your green environmental practices‚ for use in sales and tax purposes.

**Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Design Rating SystemTM is a third-party certification program and the national benchmark for the design, construction‚ and operation of high performance green buildings.

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