Platinum News

Company Highlights

Issue 6   September 2008

International Code Council Member           

Platinum is now a member of the International Code Council (ICC). The ICC is the world’s leading membership association dedicated to protecting our communities by serving those con­cerned with the safety and performance of the built environ­ment, and Platinum is proud to be associated with them.

Industry News

Newsletter Spotlight

Government Building is Stronger Than Ever

In a fairly dismal building market, government building is   offering a glimmer of light. According to the Census Bureau, governments are on track to spend a  record $300 billion this year on projects like schools, roads, bridges and various other buildings.  Government projects now generate more spending than construction of residential homes and apartments.

 

With an unprecedented level of government green initiatives, governments are turning to builders like SIPS Inc. who build with products like Platinum Technology™, that are more sus­tainable, energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

 

SIPS, Inc. has already begun construction on two municipal buildings in Manatee County, and plans are underway for sev­eral more. The city of St. Petersburg will be using Platinum for a municipal shelter, and is considering Platinum for several more of their future building plans.

 

Platinum is proud to provide a product that not only helps the environment, but helps builders set themselves above the    competition, and stay afloat in an otherwise challenging market.

The value of the green building market is      
expected to reach $60 BILLION by the year 2010

Builder Spotlight

One of two Manatee County municipal build­ings currently under con­struction, built by SIPS, Inc., featuring Platinum Ultimate™Walls

SIPS, Inc

Ever wonder what incentives your local government is offering for green-building and energy efficiency? Click on the link below to find out.

Facts on Green

The USGBC Published a paper titled Green Building by the Numbers, some of the many interesting facts on green they included are:

· The value of green building construction is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2010. (Source: McGraw-Hill Construc­tion Analytics, Smart Market Trends Report 2008)

· The green building products market is projected to be worth $30-$40 billion annually by 2010 (Source: Green Building Alliance).

· Over 3.6 billion square feet of commercial building space is involved with the LEED green building certification sys­tem. (Source: US Green Building Council)

· By 2010, approximately 10% of commercial construction starts are expected to be green. (Source:  McGraw Hill Green Building Smart Market Report 2006)

· Every business day, $464 million worth of construction registers with LEED. (Source: US Green Building Council)

 

Sectors Expected to Have Green Building Growth:

· Education

· Government

· Institutional

· Office

· Healthcare

· Hospitality

· Retail

                                  (Source: McGraw Hill Construction 2007)

 

What’s Driving Green Building:

· Unprecedented level of government initiatives

· heightened residential demand for green construction

· Improvements in sustainable materials.

 (Source: FMI’s 2008 U.S. Construction Overview)

Working together we Can fight global warming!

Click on the picture above to see the Project Plan and    upcoming photo diary of what hopes to be the first LEED Platinum certified home in   St. Petersburg, FL, featuring Platinum Ultimate walls. For more details call      

Bob 813-395-3163

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USGBC Paper