Interest in and demand for green building solutions to control energy costs and achieve sustainability objectives is on the rise nationwide. Global energy and utility consulting firm KEMA continues to expand its green building practice to support growing demand for its services. Andrea Ranger has joined KEMA's national practice focusing on sustainable strategies and design practices.
"Over the past decade we've seen an exponential increase in public and private client interest in integrating energy efficient designs and equipment, and sustainable practices and materials into their projects," said Rich Barnes, president of KEMA Services, Inc. "Coast to coast, building owners and key tenants increasingly want to take concrete steps to increase the value of their properties, lower the cost of occupancy, and reduce the overall environmental impacts of new construction and renovation projects. As an experienced green building consultant, Andrea furthers KEMA's long-standing position as a leader in helping clients achieve their objectives through time- and cost-effective green building solutions."