DIAGRAM Building Certification Consultants was very pleased to hold our International Launch as a sponsor of the National Green Building Conference at CONSTRUCT Canada! The response to DIAGRAM’s approach to green building certification was very well received, particularly to our 3D Virtual Visualization. We look forward to developing the many new relationships we made at and the National Green Building Conference and are in the process of establishing a Toronto Office to better serve our new clients.

DIAGRAM’s approach to Green Building Certification combines the power of Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) with the flexibility of the Green Globes Family of Rating Systems to provide a simpler, faster, more affordable way to green building certification.

DIAGRAM has emerged as Canada’s foremost Green Globes Certification Consultant and is leading the industry toward wider adoption of the Green Globes Family of Rating Systems. DIAGRAM’s Green Globes projects represent 20% of all Green Globes Certified projects in Canada. Our staff represent 80% of all of the Green Globes Professionals in Canada.

We offer a complete range of Green Globes Certification options, including Green Globes for New Construction, Green Globes Fit-up for tenant renovations in existing buildings especially those that have been BOMA BESt certified, and Green Globes Conversion of projects that have incorporated LEED or other green building principles. For projects that elect not to formally certify, we offer a variety of state-of-the-art Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) services.  Contact Us to learn more about a faster, better and more affordable way to a green building!

*Some Conditions Apply

Over the last year the green building industry in Manitoba has seen an explosion in Green Globes Certified projects.  Since December 2010, 9 projects have formally completed Green Globes Certification.  Manitoba’s Green Globes revolution has provided a welcome contrast to the province’s LEED certification experience where only 13 projects have completed LEED certification since 2004.  Stay tuned, as 2012 is looking like the year Green Globes surpasses LEED as Central Canada’s foremost Green Building Certification System.

Manitoba is an environment of extremes with a 70°C temperature range, the lowest utility rates in North America, and typified by smaller projects that face extraordinary challenges in justifying the high cost of documentation required for LEED.

In response to these challenges DIAGRAM has developed a unique process for green building certification that combines the power of Green Building Information Modeling with the flexibility of the Green Globes Rating System to empower designers to design and certify their sustainable building projects in a way that is faster, much more practical and costs less than half of LEED certification. Contact Us and let us show you how!

DIAGRAM Building Certification Consultants is very pleased to announce its Atlantic Canada Launch! Our Atlantic Canada Launch follows our International Launch at The BIG 5 Conference in Dubai, UAE then continued in Toronto as a sponsor of the National Green Building Conference at CONSTRUCT Canada! The response to DIAGRAM’s approach to green building certification was very well received, particularly to our 3D Virtual Visualization. We look forward to developing the many new relationships we made at both the BIG 5 and the National Green Building Conference and are in the process of establishing a Toronto Office to better serve our new clients.

DIAGRAM’s approach to Green Building Certification combines the power of Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) with the flexibility of the Green Globes Family of Rating Systems to offer a simpler, faster, more affordable way to green building certification.

DIAGRAM has emerged as Canada’s foremost Green Globes Certification Consultant and is leading the industry toward wider adoption of the Green Globes Family of Rating Systems. DIAGRAM’s Green Globes projects represent 20% of all Green Globes Certified projects in Canada. Our staff represent 80% of all of the Green Globes Professionals in Canada.

We offer a complete range of Green Globes Certification options, including Green Globes for New Construction, Green Globes Fit-up for tenant renovations in existing buildings especially those that have been BOMA BESt certified, and Green Globes Conversion of projects that have incorporated LEED or other green building principles. For projects that elect not to formally certify, we offer a variety of state-of-the-art Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) services.

DIAGRAM Building Certification Consultants unique approach to Green Building combines the power of Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Green Globes Certification to provide a faster, better and more affordable way to certify your Green Building Project.  For projects that are eligible for incentives through Manitoba Hydro* it is often possible for Diagram to conduct a complete series of Green BIM analysis and Green Globes Certification for essentially free*. Contact us to learn more!

*Some Conditions Apply

Since the introduction of its Green Building Policy the challenges of LEED certification have become increasingly apparent to the design and construction community in New Brunswick.  DIAGRAM has witnessed the same challenges through our work with Manitoba’s Green Building Policy that has not certified a single LEED project after nearly $100 Million and almost six years after implementing its Green Building Policy.

As a result, DIAGRAM has developed a unique process for green building certification that combines the power of Green Building Information Modeling with the flexibility of the Green Globes Rating System to empower designers to design and certify their sustainable building projects in a way that is faster, much more practical and cost less than half of LEED certification. Let us show you how.

DIAGRAM Building Certification Consultants is very pleased to announce its International Launch at Noon, Central Standard Time, November 17, 2011!

DIAGRAM’s International Launch will be formally announced by Tom Thiessen, Executive Director of BOMA Manitoba, at the November 17 BOMA Manitoba Luncheon. DIAGRAM staff will leave the day after for The BIG 5 Conference in Dubai, UAE to deliver two presentations on the Green BIM Revolution. From Dubai, via Frankfurt and London, England, DIAGRAM will travel to Toronto to Sponsor the National Green Building Conference!

Our International Launch follows our “soft launch” in October at the GreenBuild 2011 Conference and Expo in Toronto, where conference attendees responded very positively to our approach, particularly to our 3D Virtual Visualization. We look forward to developing the many new relationships we made at GreenBuild.

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DIAGRAM’s approach to Green Building Certification combines the power of Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) with the flexibility of the Green Globes Family of Rating Systems to offer a simpler, faster, more affordable way to green building certification.

DIAGRAM has emerged as Canada’s foremost Green Globes Certification Consultant and is leading the industry toward wider adoption of the Green Globes Family of Rating Systems. DIAGRAM’s Green Globes projects represent 10 percent of all Green Globes Certified projects in Canada, and 20 percent of all the Green Globes Registered projects. Our staff represent 80 percent of all of the Green Globes Professionals in Canada.

We offer a complete range of Green Globes Certification options, including Green Globes for New Construction, Green Globes Fit-up for tenant renovations in existing buildings (especially those that have been BOMA BEST certified), and Green Globes Conversion of projects that have incorporated LEED or other green building principals. For projects that elect not to formally certify, we offer a variety of state-of-the-art Green BIM services.

In recognition of their leadership role in Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) and analysis, DIAGRAM has been asked to present an unprecedented two seminars on the Green BIM Revolution at The Big 5 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 21–24, 2011! The first highlights the role of Green BIM and Integrated Project Delivery, and a second on Green BIM and the New Generation of Analysis-Focused Green Building Rating Systems. Follow the link to each presentation to read more.

The Big 5 International Building & Construction Show is the largest building and construction show in the Middle East and North Africa, with more than 2,500 exhibitors, 70 exhibiting countries, 37,800 sq. m. of floor space, 80 seminars and dozens of interactive live demonstrations. Last year, The Big 5 drew almost 50,000 visitors from 124 different countries. The Province of Manitoba and DIAGRAM will be exhibiting in the conference’s Green Zone, showcasing innovative green building products and services.

From The Big 5, via Frankfurt and London, DIAGRAM heads to Toronto once again as Sponsors of the National Green Building Conference, held in conjunction with the Construct Canada Conference.

The National Green Building Conference is Canada’s largest showcase of current best practices for sustainable building design renovation. More than 23,000 visitors attended last year’s conference and this year is expected to be even bigger.

Join us at booth #705 to get a free pair of DIAGRAM 3D glasses. We will be demonstrating our full range of 3D Virtual Visualization and Green Building Information Modeling and Analysis Services.

On Thursday, October 20, 2011, Winnipeg’s Linden Woods Community Centre celebrated the grand opening of its new addition. It is the first project to complete the formal certification process required under the Province of Manitoba’s Green Building Policy, receiving Three Globes – the equivalent of LEED Silver Certification.

The Linden Woods Community Centre demonstrates how Green Globes certification is a viable option to LEED. However, the most important factor of the Green Globes Certification process was its impact on the building’s energy performance. Initially, the project manager had budgeted nearly $100,000 for the fees associated with LEED certification. When the community centre decided to pursue Green Globes instead, the project was certified for less than $40,000. This allowed the design team to divert much-needed funds to upgrade mechanical systems and nearly triple the project’s energy performance. The change added nearly $8,000 in annual energy savings for the centre’s operating costs.

Now that’s a return on a green building investment!