St. Louis, MO-IL (1888PressRelease)
May 20, 2008 - While the overall housing sector is experiencing a downturn, the green-building market continues to thrive, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The NAHB said green building is forecast to grow from a $7.4 billion industry 2005 to $38 billion by 2010.
As consumers inquire more about green-building options, Tom Riggs of Riggs Construction & Design decided to expand his expertise and knowledge in green building. He recently received his Certified Green Professional designation from the NAHB.
The NAHB course, known as “Green Building for Building Professionals,” taught participants how to incorporate green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. As a Certified Green Professional, Riggs Construction & Design will be able to incorporate green-building, energy-efficient and water-conservation components to remodeling projects; strategize ways to meet, exceed and verify green-building requirements; and work with homeowners to solidify their role in the operation and maintenance of their green home.
According to a 2007 survey by the NAHB, more than 90 percent of residential builders and developers were interested in participating in a voluntary green-building certification program. Another real estate survey that year predicted that consumers were expected to double their spending in green products in 2008, totaling $500 billion annually.
“Residential green building is no longer a trend, it is the future of building,” said Tom Riggs. “Green homes provide people with lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value. It makes sense to offer our customers the highest quality and most efficient resources for their home remodeling needs. Riggs clients can now say ‘Yes I Can!’ to green remodeling.”
About Riggs Construction and Design
For nearly 50 years and three generations under family leadership, Riggs Construction and Design has empowered homeowners to create perfect home lifestyles through remodeling. Riggs has implemented a thorough design process that maps out a remodeling project from start to finish, and manages all selections, budgets and decisions, empowering homeowners to say “Yes I Can!” to remodeling. The Kirkwood-based company has received numerous awards including nine Homer Awards from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and the Remodelers Hall of Fame from Remodeling Magazine. For more information, visit www.riggsconstruction.com.
