Bangkok - “SCG Green Building Solution” (SCG Green Building Solution) in the SCG Cement-Building Materials business has revealed an overview of its success in the green building consulting business by helping clients achieve LEED and TREES certification. The business plan for 2018 aims to advance green building consulting, encouraging both public and private organizations to develop green buildings while expanding energy consulting services and broadening the customer base to respond to the continuously growing green building market. It is expected that next year, the value of the green building construction market will grow by 14% as organizations increasingly prioritize sustainable building development, supported by government policies promoting efficient energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and facilitating green building certification applications. The projected revenue for 2017 is 1.4 billion baht, with a target of 20% growth in 2018.

         Mr. Narinth Jujaerern, Managing Director - Innovative Solution Business, SCG Cement-Building Materials stated that “SCG Green Building Solution” as an expert in providing consulting on environmentally friendly design and construction according to international standards, offers comprehensive services. It is anticipated that in 2018, the total construction value of the green building market will reach 9.7 billion baht, growing 14% from this year, as organizations increasingly focus on developing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings, supported by government policies promoting efficient energy use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. There are also measures to encourage new buildings to be constructed as green buildings by allowing an increase in the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), leading to a continuous expansion of the green building market.

         In 2018, SCG Green Building Solution will fully expand its business and customer base to align with market growth by broadening its services to include energy consulting, increasing the certification applications for existing buildings, and promoting the use of environmentally friendly construction materials in various projects. The company aims to develop environmentally friendly construction materials and enhance personnel by regularly training them in various academic fields from both domestic and international institutions. SCG Green Building Solution has energy conservation consultants certified by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) in Building Energy Modeling Professional and High-Performance Building Design Professional, being the first in Thailand, and continues to emphasize SCG's strength in construction material expertise as a direct manufacturer of environmentally friendly products.

         “In the past 2-3 years, the direction of new building construction and building renovations has increasingly shifted towards energy-efficient and environmentally friendly designs, resulting in continuous growth in the green building market and green building consulting business. Since its establishment in 2015, SCG Green Building Solution has seen an average annual revenue growth of about 20%. This year, it is expected to achieve over 1.4 billion baht in revenue, with a target of 1.7 billion baht in 2018, representing over 20% growth,” Mr. Narinth stated.

         Ms. Kanapapa Arkphas, Manager of Green Building Solution, SCG Cement-Building Materials mentioned that the trend of green buildings is increasingly popular due to their benefits in various aspects, including energy conservation and sustainable environmental practices. Green buildings can reduce energy consumption by 10-48%, enhance the quality of life and work efficiency of building users, promote corporate image, and reflect the organization's vision for sustainable development, which can significantly boost business confidence and investment. Additionally, green buildings can increase property value, as they can command higher rental rates compared to conventional buildings, while also reducing management costs and expenses in the long term. For these reasons, both public and private organizations are interested in developing their buildings into green buildings.

         The consulting services of “SCG Green Building Solution” are divided into two types: consulting for buildings seeking green building certification, which includes feasibility studies for green building certification, design and construction consulting, material selection according to green building assessment criteria, energy usage simulation, building system inspection services, and submission for green building certification. The second type is product consulting, which provides recommendations for environmentally friendly products or SCG products that have received the SCG Eco Value label or other environmental labels that comply with the criteria for product selection as specified in the LEED and TREES green building standards, as well as other related products. Currently, there are experienced and specialized green building consultants, including teams of architects, engineers, materials scientists, and energy conservation experts ready to provide consulting services as “experts alongside you to achieve sustainable success.”

         “Our latest success is that we have become consultants for green building development for leading organizations that have achieved green building certification, including the Green Innovation Wellness factory of Specialty Innovation, which received LEED Gold certification, the Daikin Industries product research and development center that received TREES Platinum certification, the Toyota showroom in Chonburi that received TREES Gold certification, and the Yamaha Riders’ Club in Kaset-Nawamin that received TREES Silver certification. Additionally, we have clients from various business sectors who trust us as consultants, resulting in over 70 green building certification projects, including 15 Toyota showrooms nationwide, over 47 Starbucks coffee shops in Thailand, and other projects currently in progress such as the Doi Kham office and residential projects in Hua Suan,” Ms. Kanapapa stated.

         SCG Green Building Solution is ready to be part of supporting and driving the business sector towards developing environmentally friendly buildings for sustainable coexistence with society and improving the quality of life for people. For those interested, more details can be inquired at SCG Green Building Solution at 02-586-5010.

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