CBRE report card: green building making the grade.A new report issued by CB Richard Ellis CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. NYSE: CBG is a multinational real estate corporation currently based in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.. On December 20, 2006, the corporation, also known as CBRE, completed acquisition of Trammell Crow Co. in a transaction valued at $2. , outlines the progress that has been made in implementing green building practices in the construction and development of new office buildings. The report, "Green Downtown Office Markets: A Future Reality," was released at CB Richard Ellis' 2007 World Conference. The conference theme, "Toward a Greener Tomorrow," reflects its significant focus on green business practices and environmental sustainability. The report discusses the growing number of LEED[R] (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. )-certified office buildings; the benefits of developing and owning a green property; and government legislation regarding green building codes and incentives, among other topics. CBRE's World Conference in Toronto, Canada, was hosted outside of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. for the first time in the event's history. The Conference brings together more than 3,000 CBRE CBRE CB Richard Ellis (real-estate firm) CBRE Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive CBRE Component-Based Reliability Estimation CBRE Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (Boston, MA) professionals and clients from more than 25 countries around the world to discuss a wide range of subjects and issues germane ger·mane adj. Being both pertinent and fitting. See Synonyms at relevant. [Middle English germain, having the same parents, closely connected; see german2. to commercial real estate. In addition, this year's event also features presentations, breakout sessions and workshops covering a wide spectrum of environmental sustainability and green issues pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to the industry. Earlier this year, CB Richard Ellis became the first real estate services firm to announce plans to be carbon-neutral by 2010. The company also launched a major initiative to assist clients with energy efficiency programs at the 1.7 billion square feet of building space that CBRE manages around the world. To obtain a full copy of "Green Downtown Office Markets: A Future Reality," or to arrange to speak with a CBRE expert, please contact Larry Koestler at 212.984.8123 or Larry.Koestler@cbre.com. |
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