INTRODUCTION
Non-profits, Fortune 500 companies, and cities across the country are enjoying the environmental, health, and economic benefits of green building. Here in New York City, green buildings are an increasingly common element of the City’s skyline, making a lasting impact on the City’s future. Local Law 86, known as the “Green Building Law,” passed in 2005, requires the use of green building standards in the construction and renovation of certain City-owned and Cityfunded buildings. Green buildings are also a key component of the recently released PlaNYC: A Greener Greater New York (PlaNYC), the City’s long-term, sustainability plan. The momentum behind green building is growing and now is the time for those considering capital projects to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with green construction.
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