Because sustainable building is very much still in a period of innovation, truly green construction requires a level of commitment most structural engineering firms are not yet willing to rise to. In fact, by some estimates, only about 10% of new homes in 2010 are expected to be built to green standards. While that number represents a great deal of progress compared to the 2% rate in 2005, clearly we have a long way to go toward widespread use of sustainable building practices.
At PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc., services range from project engineering to plan review, construction services and civil engineering. Their focus on green homes includes several special areas of expertise, including: