Read All About It: Building Costs

New York City, Research shows that high-performance buildings, sometimes called “green buildings,” cost about 1% to 2% more to build, but cost much less to maintain over time. In her article “What’s a Building Really Worth,” Betsy del Montey, of Dallas-based The Beck Group, elaborates on the economics of quality and energy efficiency in construction. For the complete article, click on the “Guest Commentaries” tab at the top of the page.