Apr 16 2008 8:03AM | Permalink | Email this | Comments (0) |
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I know that many builders wanting to build “green” homes and buildings are struggling to understand the new national green building guidelines and to figure out what works best for them in their local market. There are national, state and local guidelines that the builder has to evaluate to determine the applicable green specifications.

I would like to suggest to these builders that they have an additional resource to assist them through “the green maze”. That resource is the building material manufacturer, as many produce and sell green products; have complete knowledge of the various green guidelines and can assist the builder in determining which products best meet the various guidelines and standards.

There are also companies like my company, Builder Partnerships, which provide assistance to builders to help them determine the most cost effective way to meet the various green guidelines. In addition, we also provide builders with value engineering to reduce the cost of construction so that becoming a green builder doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.