The USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is the leading standard in sustainable design and operation of commercial real estate buildings. With multiple rating systems available and tiered certification levels the process can be overwhelming. CLM can help your project get started with a Feasibility Study that includes an initial assessment to review your project against the appropriate LEED Certification rating system to determine the most logical credits to pursue along with a priority path to establish the most logical and cost-effective way to LEED Certification.

If you are not pursuing a green building project, CLM can assist clients in determining sustainable business practices, help with green event planning, marketing, consulting and education to ensure a "Triple Bottom Line" that includes people, planet and profit.

Commercial Real Estate
CLM combines the knowledge of sustainable building practices to its real estate services in a commitment to work with the commercial real estate market to accelerate the adoption and business advantages of green building, in both new and existing buildings as well as in tenant spaces.  According to survey data from McGraw-Hill Construction, the most common motivator for sustainability is the perceived benefit of decreased operating costs.  

Our property management team works closely with real estate owners and investors to develop and manage customized programs that focus on cost-efficient operations and tenant retention.  CLM provides full management, consulting or any combination of the following services to its clients:

• Building operations and maintenance
• Property accounting and financial reporting
• Contract management and lease administration
• Product marketing and leasing

Learn more about our real estate and property management services or call 580 596 3838 to talk to one of our brokers or appraisers to learn more about sustainable advantages that pertain to your property and its best use.  

Smart and Sustainable Marketing Plans
Green marketing is a concept that, when implemented effectively, can improve your customer relationships, image in the market and your ability to reach the most targeted audience.

Sustainable marketing methods apply all of the steps you need to cut costs, raise response rates and increase growth in the most important marketing metric we are all held accountable for—the bottom line.

Green Events
Green meetings make good business sense.  They save money by conserving resources, create and enhance competitive advantage and reputation, present opportunities for marketing, improve public relations and demonstrate a commitment to corporate responsibility.   

Green meetings can also benefit host communities.  Many meetings, events and conferences have an opportunity to move beyond normal economic contributions to include contributions such as the donation of un-served food, participation in a volunteer activity or setting aside free exhibit space for local non-profit organizations.

CLM can help you select a venue, design and distribute eco-friendly invitations, announcements and exhibit materials in addition to working with you on presentation and making environmentally friendly decisions. 

Corporate Sustainability Planning
For the modern business owner the pressure to implement sustainable systems and offer eco-friendly products and services is growing. Between consumer demands, government regulations, public concern for environmental issues and rising expense of raw materials and energy, the grounds for owners to “green” their business is compelling. Unfortunately for many though, where the drive for an effective restructure is present, a grasp of the multitude of resources available to improve business operations may be absent. We can help. 

CLM will start by identifying the purpose for improving environmental record and work with you to apply it as a theme throughout your progress. We then lay the groundwork for greening your business by creating an accountable person or team and analyzing the processes involved in your business to identify areas of focus. This is followed by industry research, strategy development and the creation of a comprehensive plan that is geared towards results.

Your future as a green business is waiting.

Consulting and Education
CLM provides consulting and educational services in the field of Green Building.  Our clients are building and business owners, architects, engineers, contractors, utility companies, green product manufacturers and other companies interested in creating business advantages through sustainability. 

Common education topics include introductions to 3rd party green rating systems and exam preparation.  

Fund Raising
A capital campaign can raise money for the design, construction, or renovation of a green building.  There are additional funding solutions available for energy modeling, commissioning and the purchase of machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, or any physical asset.  Securing funding for a green building project is accomplished by increasing project credibility through partnerships and affiliations, increasing project visibility through public relations and increasing fundability by leveraging external and pledged resources.

Building green is a source of community pride and a reflection of our nations desire to be energy independent.  The uniqueness of a green building attracts donors, visitors, tenants, and the media.  Increased Visibility = Increased Fundability. 

Charrette Facilitation
Laying the groundwork for a LEED project can be a daunting task.  The responsibilities of many credits overlap between disciplines, while defining which credits to pursue is not a transparent procedure.  For these reasons hiring a facilitator to conduct your LEED Charrette in a neutral, but authoritative method is paramount to the success of any project. 

Through this one to two day Charrette, CLM will inspire your team to work together in an efficient and effective method.  The result is a viable LEED credit strategy that sets your project team down the path of sustainability and clearly defines the desired outcome of the project, as well as the means of achieving this outcome.