Emergys in Collaboration with Leading Technology Companies Announces USGBC’s “LEED Automation

Nov. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- Emergys Corp, leading Business Transformation Service provider headquartered in Durham, NC, is pleased to announce the launch of U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Automation program.  In a collaborative effort, Emergys worked closely with Green Building Services, Greenwizard, and LoraxPro in the development of LEED Automation.  LEED Automation is a program designed to increase business agility through improved access to content and information associated with the certification of LEED projects.    

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to promoting cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.  The LEED Services provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.  

“Our new Green Building Information Gateway Pilot for Illinois www.gbig.org provides a tangible example of a “next generation” information technology that leverages LEED Automation to provide unprecedented understanding of geographic and temporal dynamics in the green building marketplace.  In the coming months, we will build on this pilot and use LEED Automation to bring previously disparate data together in real time and provide new information services that will accelerate our market transformation mission,” said Dr. Chris Pyke, Vice President Research, US Green Building Council.

LEED Automation seamlessly integrates third-party applications with LEED Online which automates LEED process and allows communities of independent system, software and services owners to collaborate and deliver applications that enhance the customer experience.  

“Automating the submittal process for LEED certification using our integrated online tools will dramatically accelerate adoption of the LEED program,” said Adam Bernholz, GreenWizard’s CEO. “When our systems work in tandem, project managers who seek LEED certification gain access to a world-class green-product database, LEED AP expertise, and workflow management tools, as well as the ability to procure products that may contribute points towards LEED certification, a single, digital, cloud-based platform.”

The synergy between Emergys, USGBC, Green Building Services, LoraxPro, and Greenwizard will provide the technological advances and innovative solutions that support USGBC’s mission of promoting sustainability through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

“It takes a combination of technical expertise, great communication and a commitment to partnership to ensure a collaborative effort like this will succeed,” said Andrew Scott, Director of Marketing at Green Building Services. "The success of our Building Insights tool automation with LEED Online is evidence that our collective team is answering the needs of the green building industry and the USGBC."

"This has been a truly collaborative effort that has yielded results that will positively impact the green building industry for many years to come. LEED Automation is the next phase of the market transformation already underway. LoraxPRO is proud to be a contributing member for such an important project.” said David Pratt, CEO at LoraxPro.  

Since 2008, Emergys has been a part of many key initiatives at USGBC.  From the launch of LEED Online, to providing on-going project support; Emergys is fully invested in their relationship with USGBC and is committed to providing outstanding service in support of demonstrating the value of building and operating green.  

“For Emergys, attaining results and client satisfaction are paramount to the success of every project,” said Jai Shankar, CEO and President of Emergys.  "Our partnership with USGBC goes beyond sustainability as we share in their mission of building better LEED buildings and transforming the built environment.  We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with USGBC."  

About Green Building Services
One of the most comprehensive sustainable development consulting firms in the
United States, Green Building Services Inc. helps clients successfully adopt green building and facility management practices. With offices in Portland, Sacramento, Orlando and Houston, GBS serves clients across the United States and worldwide. To learn more visit www.greenbuildingservices.com or contact 866.743.4277.

About Greenwizard
GreenWizard, Inc., is a technology company dedicated to empowering architects, engineers, and contractors to build greener structures for less money in less time. The Company offers the only web-based software platform that allows users to analyze and select green building materials based on a wide array of preferences and inputs, ultimately reducing the time and money spent in the procurement process. The Company employs a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) software model delivered over the Internet for its process automation tool, communication center, business analytics, and interactive marketplace. The platform allows project participants to efficiently navigate the most comprehensive and up-to-date database of green building products, utilizing the most advanced analytical tools and information available in the market. The Charleston, SC-based company was founded in 2008. More info: www.GreenWizard.com.

About LoraxPro
LoraxPRO Software develops software products and services to simplify and automate the USGBC's LEED® certification process. Architects, developers, owners, and LEED® consultants benefit from this valuable suite of tools.

LoraxPRO is based in Columbia, MD - the company is an extension of Lorax Partnerships, a leading LEED® consulting firm formed in 2003 with over 100 projects at various stages of LEED® certification. Lorax has extensive green building industry experience serving many of the top owners and developers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council.

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About Emergys
Emergys is an industry leading Business Transformation Service provider dedicated to addressing the challenges facing companies today. With over 400 employees, Emergys is headquartered in Durham, NC, and has offices in Canada, China, India and Mexico.