Posts Tagged ‘Certification’

LEED Certification Costs Analysis

Friday, October 26th, 2012

This is my (Alex Brackman) final video for the Ethics and Sustainability in Real Estate of Marquette University. It evaluates the cost effectiveness of LEED Certification and the costs associated with Certification VS. further greening the building with the money saved on not going for LEED Certification. Works Cited: – The actual green building costs are low (1%-4% actual increase): www.usgbc.org -Costs associated with LEED Certification AND further low building costs:0-www.knovel.com.libus.csd.mu.edu -The publicity/guarantee for LEED Certification: www.nrdc.org -Statistics on the Con’s of LEED Certification: intermountain.construction.com -McGraw Hill Construction Study: intermountain.construction.com -Tax Incentives (As of 4/1/09): www.usgbc.org NOTE: Milwaukee now offers Residential incentives for green renovation

The BCA Green Mark Scheme was launched by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in January 2005 to promote environmental awareness in the construction and real estate sectors. It is a benchmarking scheme which aims to achieve a sustainable built environment by incorporating best practices in environmental design and construction, and the adoption of green building technologies. For more information on Green Mark, go to www.greenmark.sg
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Retrofit Your Building to LEED Certification. Enjoy the Benefits of Energy Efficientcy and Go Green

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

Retrofit Your Building to LEED Certification. Enjoy the Benefits of Energy Efficientcy and Go Green

See how this former auto repair shop was transformed into a energy-efficient, sustainable green office. Retrofitting an existing building to GO GREEN has tremendous benefits, and we can offer you insights on retrofitting any part of your current real estate portfolio that lacks energy efficiency and convert it into a more sustainable (and ultimately more profitable) property. www.leedcertifiedgreenbuildings.com
Video Rating: 5 / 5

QSC Certification – Cherise Selley, Colorado Springs Realtor

Thursday, October 18th, 2012

www.cheriseselley.com Besides having several distinguished real estate designations after her name, Cherise Selley recently received the QSC certification. QSC stands for Quality Service Certification. Cherise explains all of her other designations center on either educational attainment or sales production. The QSC title represents something very close to her heart service. QSC individuals are trained and certified. They have written guarantees outlining service steps. QSC participants are held accountable with third party evaluations. Among Colorado Springs Realtors, Cherise Selley sees QSC has another way to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to service within the Colorado Springs Real Estate industry.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Property tv clayfield episode two Pool certification

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Ian Thomason Interviews Ain Kuru from the Professional Certification Group, about the new pool safety laws. Kevin Tuner has this months property update by RealEstateTalk.com.au and yet another great featured property. If you live in the Clayfield area, drop in or call for more real estate information.

Canine bed bug detection expert Pepe Peruyero speaks at Bed Bug Super Dogs’ real estate briefing about NESDCA-certification. The briefing addressed bed bug dog inspections in residential, commercial office and retail space, and also explored bed bug bites, habits and prevention. In New York, people are increasingly concerned about bed bugs on beds, in hotels, in offices, in stores and in theaters. Bed Bug Super Dogs has no relationships to exterminators and provides independent inspections. For more information, visit bedbugsuperdogs.com or call 646-599-9986.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

CDAT Certification (Preview)

Sunday, September 30th, 2012

Certification for FREE at: www.defaultadvocate.org Mission Statement To provide universal information to those in the ever changing real estate market who are struggling to find guidance and direction and provide the safe harbor in the tempest. WHAT IS CDAT® The founders of CDAT® had determined that there were more than enough systems, gimmicks, designations and ‘gurus’ on the market. After surveying the market and its participants; it was decided by a group of active real estate professionals to create an alliance of the brightest minds in real estate: The Banker, The Appraiser, The Investor, The Broker, The Short Sale Coach and The Real Estate Attorney to create a collective educational process based on ‘transparent truth’. Surveys of active individuals in today’s Real Estate market had indicated a high level of frustration in the lack of conformity, congruency and unbiased education of the educators, designations, associations and political structure. Having sought out the top players in each area of real estate, CDAT® promises to be the first ONE STOP SHOP that is not a ‘system’ making promises. It is an education that is ongoing. Topics and questions debated openly week in and week out in a round table format with different personalities, expertise and viewpoints to bring anyone CLARITY to understand the real estate market. www.defaultadvocate.org for full online certification www.agentredefined.com www.honish.com