Making Positive Business Choices

When you're in the construction business, it pays to be forward thinking in your approach. Right now, a lot of industries are moving toward eco-friendliness, and building construction is at the forefront. As a matter of fact, green building construction is on the rise, and construction engineers are having to raise the bar to meet these standards and educate themselves on the processes and fixtures that are becoming the norm. 

The United States green building market is worth more than $80 billion right now, and you can expect this number to grow. Follow the points below to make sure you're aware of standards and practices that may affect you as your construction business evolves. 

Be aware of the eco-friendly laws that govern the way you work 

Practicing eco-friendliness to do the right thing or drum up more business is a great idea, but there are some situations where this is required by law. If you are a building contractor in the state of California for instance, you are bound by Title 24 laws, which dictate standards of energy efficiency for new construction projects. 

Under Title 24, you'll need to follow some regulations that create homes that emit fewer greenhouse gases and overall create less waste. In doing this, you are passing these benefits along to the homebuyer. 

Optimize the way you handle your construction projects and make sure that you stay compliant

Every construction project requires detail and diligence, but this is taken several steps further when you have to be aware of laws like Title 24. For this reason, in addition to managing a team of engineers, architects, suppliers, and builders, take the time to put together a compliance department. By having a person or people whose sole responsibility is to make sure that your project stays in compliance with Title 24, Occupational Health and Services Association (OSHA) guidelines, building and fire codes, and zoning regulations, you will avoid getting unnecessary penalties that can really set you back. 

You also need to be aware of the effects that Title 24 will have on your building budget. In addition to hiring professionals to keep you compliant, this law adds approximately an extra $3,000 to your building projects. However, you will also be increasing the savings that get passed along to the homebuyer, which will attract more buyers, making it a win-win. 

Follow these tips and make sure you do your research into Title 24.