The National Institute of Building Sciences Task Group on Building Rating and Certification has released its report following a year-long effort. The Report on Building Rating and Certification in the U.S. Building Community contains the Task Group's recommendations to address the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of building rating systems.
In 2008, the Institute's Board of Directors appointed the Task Group to review the current systems in use across the United States that rate and certify building performance and accredit individual expertise. The Task Group sought input from a broad range of participants in the building sector. This report is the result. View the report.
RBc: This report will provide readers with the scope of challenges facing the building industry as it relates to rating systems – well worth the read.
While browsing the NIBS site be sure to explore the Whole Building Design Guide.
