"Greening of Corporate America" SmartMarket Report

Massachusetts Developers Face New Rules "Beantown" is "Greentown" A New Agenda for Corporate Real Estate Miami's Brickell Financial Centre Breaks Ground

U.S. Green Building Council Offers New LEED Points U.S. Green Building Council Proposes "Optimize Energy" Points New York State Green Incentives Canadian Industries Face New Emissions Target ProLogis Inaugural Sustainability Report

Industrial Developers Invited to Sustainable Design Study Webinar Green Comes to Development '07 Featured Publication - Exceptional Green Buildings CD, Volume 1 Sustainable Development National Forum

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"Greening of Corporate America" SmartMarket Report Sustainability policies and construction practices are everywhere but what is the competitive advantage for the real estate industry? The profitability of America's corporations will be closely tied to proactive sustainability practices and green building principles, according to findings from this landmark study commissioned by Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. and Siemens USA. The study found that 63 percent of CEOs recognize the financial benefits of green building while 57 percent think green fosters innovation within their companies.

Massachusetts Developers Face New Rules Greenhouse gases as part of developers' environmental impact reviews? New reforms in Massachusetts aimed at private developers will now require them to estimate the greenhouse gases their large-scale projects will produce and seek to limit them. This article discusses this new plan governing large residential and commercial construction and covering all six greenhouse gases recognized under the Kyoto Protocal. You will need to type "Massachusetts Developers" in the article search box on the bottom right to access the article.

"Beantown" is "Greentown" FInd out more about Boston Mayor Menino's sustainable initiatives and strategies for the city, an update on the work of the Green Building Task Force launched in 2003 and some green projects that are under construction or in the planning phase such as Dudley Square in the Roxbury area and Winthrop Square in the Financial District in this article by Revitalization Online. Subscribe to the free Revitalization e-Digest and click on Article Archive under the Editorial section to access this article. (time limited link as defined by publisher)

A New Agenda for Corporate Real Estate Need a checklist to jumpstart your green efforts? CoreNet Global and the Rocky Mountain Institute released a new report that includes the results of a survey of more than 240 corporate real estate executives and an evaluation of 15 corporate success stories.

Miami's Brickell Financial Centre Breaks Ground The mixed-use development Brickell Financial Centre in Miami, the city's first LEED-certified high-rise, broke ground in April 2007. The project features a 40-floor office tower that will serve as Chicago-based Exelon Corporation's new green headquarters as well as a 68-floor mixed-use tower. The archived article is available for purchase to non-GlobeSt direct subscribers for $3.95. (time limited link as defined by publisher)

U.S. Green Building Council Offers New LEED Points "Innovation in Design" points are now available by using the Cradle to CradleSM program for certified building products on a number of criteria such as energy and water efficiency and materials reuse. The points are awarded to LEED projects that develop new solutions, employ new technologies, educate or realize exemplary performance in another area.

U.S. Green Building Council Proposes "Optimize Energy" Points The USGBC Board of Directors and LEED Steering Committee wants to increase the impact in reducing building energy related greenhouse gas emissions by proposing additional requirements on the LEED Green Building Rating System. Read more about the new points pending USGBC member approval in this LEED News article.

New York State Green Incentives How do you qualify for tax credits and what credits are available? Law firm Sullivan & Worcester LLP provides updated information on The Green Building Tax Credit (GBTC) program in this article.

Canadian Industries Face New Emissions Target Canadian officials announce mandatory 18 percent greenhouse gas emissions cuts within three years for Canadian industries, a plan that falls short of the country's commitments under the Kyoto Treaty. Environment Minister John Baird hopes the plan will strike a balance between the competing demands of environmentalists and industries. You will need to type "Canadian Industries" in the search box in the top center of the screen to access the article. (time limited link as defined by publisher)

ProLogis Inaugural Sustainability Report How is ProLogis approaching environmental performance of their global portfolio? What are the most significant sustainability impacts arising from their business activities? This inaugural report outlines the sustainable warehouse design features they are exploring to achieve their company-wide sustainable targets by 2010.

Industrial Developers Invited to Sustainable Design Study for Warehouse and Distribution Centers Webinar June 5, 2007; 1 P.M. (EDT); noon (CDT); 10 A.M. (PDT) Presented by: Ed Klimek, Partner, KSS Architects Do you want to participate in a discussion of how LEED credits can be applied to warehouse and distribution centers? We are looking for industrial developer input on a research report drafted by KSS Architects. The report outlines proposed LEED Core and Shell modifications and new innovation credits for industrial buildings. The document will be presented to the U.S. Green Building Council for full adoption into the LEED-CS criteria once finalized. The proposed LEED-CS modifications include changes within the six main LEED categories of Sustainable Sites; Water Efficiency; Energy & Atmosphere; Materials & Resources; Indoor Environmental Quality; and Innovation & Design. Proposed Innovation Credits under LEED-CS are within the categories of Proximity to Multimodal Transportation; Site Selection; Truck Idling Reduction; and Cubic Volume. It is anticipated that developers can use criteria in the report for presentations to end users to demonstrate how these modifications and innovations can form the basis of better standards for industrial buildings. Cost per site: $25 (underwritten by NAIOP Research Foundation)

Green Comes to Development '07 How do you "green" industrial properties? What is the return on investment from going green? Do tenants value a green building? NAIOP's annual conference will feature an informative discussion of these topics and more during an Industrial Green Panel session. Additional sessions include a comprehensive overview by Jonathan Fenton-Jones, commercial director of Gazeley, on the company's sustainable development practices and eco-initiatives. Other not-to-be missed highlights of the conference are a case study in synergy and sustainable design and two project tours.

Featured Publication - Exceptional Green Buildings CD, Volume 1 Green development can be both profitable and environmentally friendly. Learn how from today's successful green developers! NAIOP's Exceptional Green Buildings CD includes 19 in-depth case studies, including 10 new case studies, plus nine bonus case studies from the CD in NAIOP's Developing Green: Strategies for Success book. Each case study includes project contact information as well as information on how each project achieved LEED certification. To order Exceptional Green Buildings, Volume 1 CD (Member price: $49.95), visit the NAIOP bookstore. Questions? Contact Sandy Hudson at (800) 666-6780.

Sustainable Development National Forum Are you actively involved in developing green buildings? Consider joining the recently created General Forum on this topic. NAIOP National Forums, chaired by a prestigious group of industry leaders, are special interest groups for NAIOP members that provide exclusive networking and experience exchange with peers. For more information, visit the National Forums Web site.