A US innovator has released a new social media platform for building, a free web service allowing users to find and compare information, ratings and reviews for any commercial or residential building in the US.
The website, HonestBuildings.com, allows anyone to access reviews, Honesty Ratings, energy data, projects and renovations, and view the people and organisations associated with that building including service providers, managers and owners, for free simply by typing in a building’s address.
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“We are bringing transparency and connectivity to the massive real estate industry, which has traditionally been fragmented, opaque and inefficient,” said Riggs Kubiak, CEO of Honest Buildings. “Our goal is to connect people, catalyze transactions, and accelerate the development of high performance buildings on a global scale.”
The Honest Building site can compare buildings based on size, location, type, ratings, associated organizations, and the types of projects that have been completed, helping prospective tenants to make informed decisions about real estate.
The projects range from a new bathroom renovation to obtaining LEED certification for a new real estate development, and everything in between.
Real estate owners, municipalities, and management companies can claim their building’s profile page to update information, highlight new renovations and amenities, and increase exposure and interest for their properties. They can then use the platform to research and hire the best service providers for their projects.
Building service providers and vendors can create free company profiles to showcase their portfolio of projects, highlighting their accomplishments, and networking with colleagues and prospective clients.
During its pilot stage, Honest Buildings has already amassed over 50,000 projects in more than 5,000 cities, representing over 10 billion square feet of buildings.
Honest Buildings, which was founded by Riggs Kubiak (former global head of sustainability for real estate developer Tishman Speyer), has developed partnerships with the Energy Star program, the Environmental Defense Fund, Building Operator’s Certification, and the CUNY High Performance Building Lab. The startup has received funding from a number of investors, including Spring Ventures.
