Business View Oceania - Dec 2023

17 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 5, ISSUE 12 assess and certify buildings based on their environmental impact and performance, from energy and water use to emissions and overall environmental performance. This assessment requires a comprehensive understanding of an integrated design process, ensuring projects are environmentally responsible throughout their life cycle. Alex Reiche, co-founder of BXG, emphasizes the importance of applying a discerning eye to the results produced by the software and tools used in the company’s operations. While technology facilitates accuracy and efficiency in calculations and compliance, Reiche advocates a balanced approach where software results are combined with “common sense and logic.” This thoughtful approach allows BXG to critically evaluate the outcomes, ensuring they are logical and accurate. This methodology has led to significant discoveries, such as identifying flawed formulas in the assumptions of a major international assessment program, which BXG reported for rectification. The benefits of embracing technology in green building are manifold. Research indicates that adherence to green building standards and certification systems can substantially reduce energy, carbon, water, and waste, with savings ranging from 30 to 97%. Furthermore, the operation costs of green buildings can decrease by 8-9%, with a corresponding increase in their value. These buildings often experience heightened occupancy rates, rent values, and return on investment, not to mention the enhanced health and productivity benefits for occupants due to better indoor environmental quality. The company’s approach, intertwining technological proficiency with a human-centric review process, reflects a deep understanding of the complexities involved in sustainable building. Its ability to harness technology while maintaining a critical perspective ensures that its projects meet and exceed the THE BUI LDING EXCELLENCE GROUP evolving standards of green building. This blend of technology and human insight is crucial in navigating the intricate landscape of sustainable construction, making BXG a notable player in the field. STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS AND FOSTERING A VIBRANT CORPORATE CULTURE: THE BUILDING EXCELLENCE GROUP’S APPROACH The Building Excellence Group thrives on forging enduring relationships with its clients,