To the Edge and Back I can’t speak for everybody, but I know a vast majority of the people I talk to say, “thank goodness 2009 is over.” It has been a rough 18 months for most of us in the building industry, but if you believe the analysts, at least things are...
The Evolution Continues… For those of you following the rollout of LEED 2009, you’re sure to have noticed by now a number of changes to the credits: increased thresholds for existing credits, more regional opportunities and a completely different weighting system....
Was that an EBOM? What’s 4.5-inches tall, 11-inches deep, and weighs 12 pounds? The three new LEED reference guides, of course! The newly released reference guides for LEED 2009 come in three versions: Green Interior Design and Construction (aka, Commercial...
Weathering the Storm We’re living in some tough times right now. The one silver lining to our current economic situation is that with great challenge comes great opportunity. But what the heck does that mean for our buildings and us? One thing seems pretty consistent:...
The Consultant Conundrum Do you hate the “C” word? The use of consultants comes with all sorts of stigmas. Added cost, outsiders who don’t know the team, hired guns with nothing to lose — all of these are often associated with bringing in outside consultants for any...
