EXISTING BUILDINGS
Our Existing Building Certifications team excels in transforming diverse facilities like offices, laboratories, educational spaces, data centers, and professional sports stadiums through certifications like LEED O+M, BREEAM In-Use, Fitwel, and TRUE Zero Waste.
LEED OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Guiding property owners and managers through the LEED Operations + Maintenance (O+M) certification process, optimizing energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable operations to enhance building performance and achieve LEED standards.
WELL Health and Safety
The WELL Health-Safety Rating emphasizes a building’s health and safety protocols, including air quality, sanitation, and emergency preparedness, providing assurance to occupants and stakeholders that the space is safe for use in response to public health concerns.
BREEAM In-Use
BREEAM In Use focuses on improving the sustainability of existing buildings, and it assesses sustainability across management, building fabric, and occupant impact.
Fitwel
Fitwel is a certification system that promotes healthy building practices by focusing on the wellness of building occupants. It includes strategies for enhancing air quality, daylight, and access to green spaces to improve physical and mental health.
GRESB
3R’s built environment services can support real estate portfolios to realize enhanced development, management, and performance of assets. The experts on our team can then support a portfolio’s preparation and submission to GRESB, the Global ESG Benchmark for Real Assets.
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency)
TRUE is a certification system that helps facilities achieve zero waste by redesigning processes, reducing waste, and maximizing resource efficiency.
Partner with 3R’s Experts
As pioneers in sustainable retrofits, we proudly consulted on North America’s first BREEAM In-Use Outstanding project, showcasing our team’s expertise. Our approach to projects prioritizes value for building owners and operators beyond compliance-driven processes.
3R focuses on enhancing building performance, aligning with organizational sustainability goals, and mitigating risks while fostering resilience. By acting as an integrated partner, we go beyond strategy to provide support in policy and procedure development that maximizes operational efficiency and long-term value, ensuring your building not only meets but exceeds modern sustainability standards.
Our services
LEED OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Guiding property owners and managers through the LEED Operations + Maintenance (O+M) certification process, optimizing energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable operations to enhance building performance and achieve LEED standards.
Delivers Value Through
Reduced Operating Costs: Improves energy and water efficiency, cutting utility expenses by up to 10% through retrofits and operational enhancements.
Enhanced Asset Value: Increases property marketability and value by 5-7%, attracting sustainability-focused tenants and investors, as per U.S. Green Building Council findings.
Improved Occupant Health: Enhances indoor air quality and lighting, boosting occupant comfort and productivity by up to 5-10%, according to Harvard research.
Lower Environmental Footprint: Reduces carbon emissions, water usage, and waste, aligning with ESG goals and supporting corporate sustainability commitments.
Streamlined Certification Process: Leverages expertise in LEED O+M requirements to efficiently navigate compliance, maximizing certification points and minimizing costs.
BREEAM In-Use
BREEAM In Use focuses on improving the sustainability of existing buildings, and it assesses sustainability across management, building fabric, and occupant impact.
Delivers Value Through
Enhanced Property Value and Marketability: Estimated 8-12% increased value than non-certified buildings due to their sustainability credentials, which attract tenants and investors seeking high-quality, efficient assets.
Reduced Operational and Maintenance Costs: Optimizes energy and water systems, reducing operational costs via efficient heating, lighting, and other systems. Studies suggest payback periods of less than five years for energy-saving technologies and less than two years for water-saving measures.
GRESB
3R’s built environment services can support real estate portfolios to realize enhanced development, management, and performance of assets. The experts on our team can then support a portfolio’s preparation and submission to GRESB, the Global ESG Benchmark for Real Assets (GRESB). GRESB assesses the environmental, social, and governance performance of real estate assets globally, helping investors and managers enhance sustainability practices and track portfolio performance.
Delivers Value Through
Benchmarking and Performance Comparison: Compares performance of real estate portfolios and assets against peers.
Investor Attraction and Transparency: Participation in GRESB allows companies and funds to showcase their sustainability achievements in a globally recognized format, enhancing transparency and attracting ESG-focused investors.
Performance Improvement: Provides detailed feedback, actionable insights, and a roadmap for improving sustainability performance.
Market Recognition and Reputation: Demonstration of year-on-year improvement enhances a company’s visibility and reputation as a sustainability leader, potentially leading to competitive advantages in the market.
Streamlined Reporting: GRESB offers a structured platform for collecting and reporting ESG data, reducing the reporting burden and aligning with international frameworks like GRI, TCFD, and the Paris Climate Agreement. This simplifies compliance with regulatory and investor demands.
Financial and Operational Benefits: Studies show that strong GRESB performance correlates with higher financial and operational outcomes, such as up to 10% higher investment attraction, 23% higher occupancy rates, and 8% rent premiums for sustainable buildings.
WELL Health and Safety
The WELL Health-Safety Rating emphasizes a building’s health and safety protocols, including air quality, sanitation, and emergency preparedness, providing assurance to occupants and stakeholders that the space is safe for use in response to public health concerns.
Delivers Value Through
Enhanced Health and Safety: Implement evidence-based strategies to reduce health risks, such as improved air quality, enhanced cleaning protocols, and emergency preparedness, creating safer environments for occupants.
Increased Occupant Confidence: Organizations demonstrate a commitment to occupant well-being, boosting trust among employees, tenants, and visitors, which is critical in post-pandemic recovery.
Improved Employee Productivity and Retention: Healthier and safer workplaces contribute to higher employee satisfaction, engagement, and productivity. Studies show that WELL-certified spaces can reduce absenteeism and improve retention rates.
Market Differentiation and Reputation: The rating signals leadership in health and wellness, enhancing an organization’s brand reputation and competitiveness. It appeals to tenants, investors, and customers who prioritize safe, healthy spaces.
Cost Savings and Efficiency: Implementing WELL strategies, such as optimized ventilation and energy-efficient systems, can lead to operational cost savings while improving indoor environmental quality.
Fitwel
Fitwel is a certification system that promotes healthy building practices by focusing on the wellness of building occupants. It includes strategies for enhancing air quality, daylight, and access to green spaces to improve physical and mental health.
Delivers Value Through
Enhanced Occupant Health and Well-Being: Reduce chronic disease, improve mental health, and promote equity, creating healthier environments for occupants
Increased Productivity and Reduced Absenteeism: Healthier workplaces foster higher employee engagement, productivity, and lower absenteeism
Cost-Effectiveness and Accessibility: Low certification costs, making it accessible to diverse building types and budgets. It requires no prerequisites or on-site testing, streamlining the process
Market Differentiation and Tenant Attraction: Fitwel-certified buildings can command higher occupancy and rental premiums
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency)
TRUE is a certification system that helps facilities achieve zero waste by redesigning processes, reducing waste, and maximizing resource efficiency. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE goes beyond recycling by encouraging organizations to rethink their entire waste lifecycle—from sourcing and operations to disposal.
Delivers Value Through
Environmental Impact Reduction: TRUE certification supports the achievement of zero waste goals by emphasizing resource conservation and the reduction of emissions. By minimizing waste sent to landfills or incineration, facilities significantly lower their environmental footprint.
Economic Advantages: Cost savings (reduced waste, and optimizing resource use lowers operational costs), increased profitability (a confectionery manufacturer, for instance, saved USD120,000 annually by optimizing packaging processes)
Competitive Edge: Certified organizations gain reputational benefits, attracting environmentally conscious customers and investors, which can enhance market position
Operational Efficiency: It encourages process optimization, employee engagement, and adherence to regulatory requirements
