Monday, 26 April 2021 18:37

Building in Box update ("BiB")

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The United States is a market society. As such, markets both resist and sponsor change.

Building in a Box(BiB) is a “disruptive” concept and is a product, not a project in the traditional sense.

First, what are the characteristics of the BiB product?

  • A small commercial building (branch office or warehouse or industrial space)
  • Prototypes assembled from a "kit of parts" for the customers needs
  • A high performance enclosure system for very low cost of hvac operations
  • A friendly site design for the enjoyment of employees and visitors
  • Advanced indoor climate for employee and visitor wellness
  • Favorable first cost plus cost of operations (energy)
  • Short and predictable design and construction schedule in all seasons
  • Reliable single contract source for the entire transaction
  • Financing incentives in connection with the cost of acquisition
  • Dependable quality resulting from high degree of off-site completion

In connection with a BiB investment, here are some market-related drivers

  1. Brand enhancement
  2. Meaningful impact on the climate change crisis
  3. Favorable first cost plus operating expenses
  4. Enhanced indoor environment for wellness and productivit

Brand enhancement

  • Attract more business from like-minded customers
  • Signal advocacy for issues of the day

Meaningful impact on the climate change crisis

  • Build with low carbon footprint materials (“embodied carbon”)
  • Lock up CO2 (use mass timber when appropriate)
  • Burn less fossil fuel for heating, cooling, and ventilation
  • Choose renewable sources when available
  • Trade Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”) or Excess Carbon Certificates

Reduced operating expenses

  • Pay lower income taxes (federal and state incentive programs)
  • Reduce monthly energy bills
  • Learn best operating practices (includes on-boarding support)

Enhanced indoor environment for wellness and productivity

  • Provide COVID hardening
  • Apply Lighting design and ventilation for improved productivity
  • Reduce group medical insurance policy costs by design

Speed to Market

  • Experience short and reliable start to finish product delivery (e.g. 3-6 months)
  • Expect product delivery in ALL seasons (including winter)
  • Include filtering in the short delivery schedule to open faster

BiB is the work product of professional collaborative based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.

For more information, contactor respond atwww.wilkinsonadvisors.com)

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