Commercial buildings in the US as of 2018, which is 6% more
than in 2012
97,000,000,000
Square feet of floor space as of 2018, which is 11% more than
in 2012
Both new
And existing buildings are constantly subject to new document
needs
Anatomy of a Commercial Building
These systems are comprised of subsystems and components that
have finite service lives, and must be inspected, maintained,
repaired, and ultimately replaced.
Each Building is comprised of several systems:
Site
Structural
Building Envelope
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire Protection & Life Safety
Conveyance
Easements & Utility Sites
Public Road and Street Mileage in the United States
