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This chapter outlines the business case for sustainable construction practices in both new and existing real estate. By providing an overview of the analytical methods and financial tools most appropriate to the industry while highlighting important challenges and opportunities, the chapter prepares building owners, developers and construction professionals to strategically and profitably pursue sustainable building practices.
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St-Jean, P. (2019). Business Case for Green Buildings for Owner-Operators. In: Walker, T., Krosinsky, C., Hasan, L.N., Kibsey, S.D. (eds) Sustainable Real Estate. Palgrave Studies in Sustainable Business In Association with Future Earth. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94565-1_8
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