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The Program

You’re charged with ensuring that your building operations work for the wellbeing of occupants and the priorities of stakeholders. From consulting services on environmental assessment and planning to management of commercial facilities, Southface offers a range of services under the BIT Building program that meet your building operations needs.  With Southface Institute's Building Improvement Toolkit (BIT), it’s easier than ever to accomplish your building operation goals without breaking the bank or wasting resources. The BIT Building program also provides access to facility management software, giving you the digital tools to optimize your building operations. You can save 5%-20% on energy bills without significant capital investment. You’ll also earn green building certification to recognize progress toward your sustainability and ESG goals. Certified projects receive full credit under GRESB as a TIER 1 certification.

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Building Improvement Toolkit Highlights

BIT Building works for all existing buildings and tenant-controlled spaces (except single-family residential) regardless of the building’s age or current level of performance. The flat per-project registration fee includes access to BIT’s sustainable operations software, resources, and third-party certification review. Campus and volume discounts are available.  

All existing buildings and spaces
No performance thresholds
Affordable flat-fee structure

Where We Work

BIT Building is used in over 15 countries and 45 cities for office buildings, quick-service restaurants, college campuses, and moreeven for the property management of affordable housing. This sustainable operations and maintenance program is ideal for diverse global portfolios of commercial buildings 

Spotlight on BIT

News, Wins & What’s Next

The Legacy Behind BIT for Resilient HBCUs: BIT by BIT, Generation by Generation

By Southface Staff | February 26, 2026

Every February, Black History Month asks us to zoom out and really look at what change looks like.  Sometimes it looks like a march. Sometimes it looks like a court decision. And…

BIT for Resilient HBCUs Kickoff Series Launch

By Southface Staff | February 17, 2026

Southface Institute has officially completed the BIT for Resilient HBCUs Kickoff Series, marking the launch of this year’s program across five Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The Bullard Center for…

Revisiting Lewis Latimer’s Legacy in Building Science

By Southface Staff | February 16, 2026

Lewis Latimer: A Pioneer in Building Science As Southface Institute celebrates Black History Month, we honor the pioneering contributions of Black inventors who have significantly impacted building science and operations….

Five Historically Black Colleges and Universities Selected by Southface Institute and Sustain Our Future Foundation for Sustainability Partnership

By Southface Staff | September 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Building Improvement Toolkits (BIT) for Resilient HBCUs Pilot Initiative Launches with $750,000 in Grants and Comprehensive Climate Action Support  ATLANTA, September 16, 2025 – Southface Institute and…

Together We Lead: Reflections from UNITE 2025 and Building Resilient HBCUs 

By Southface Staff | July 30, 2025

“It takes a village to raise a child”—and just as true, it takes a united community to graduate one. That spirit was unmistakable at UNITE 2025 in Atlanta, where Together…

Jaguar Land Rover Alexandria Becomes the First BIT-Certified Auto Dealership

By Southface Staff | June 17, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover Alexandria Becomes the First BIT-Certified Auto Dealership  Despite the massive size and operational needs of automotive dealerships, it is rare for one to achieve a green building…

Our Spelman College Sustainability Tour

By Southface Staff | December 5, 2024

In October, Southface Institute leadership toured Spelman College’s historic campus with Art Frazier (Director of Facilities), Iesha Baldwin (Sustainability Coordinator), and Karringtyn Johnson (Student Associate). The tour focused on understanding…

ATL RESup Launch Advances Sustainability in Affordable Housing with BIT Building

By Southface Staff | October 21, 2024

In September, Southface Institute welcomed members from The Integral Group and Westside Future Fund to its campus for the first session of the Atlanta Residential Upgrades Multifamily Program (ATL RES…

Turning Building Performance Data into Environmental Action

By Southface Staff | April 24, 2024

Today, those who own, lease, and operate buildings are increasingly exploring sustainability improvements that can be implemented at scale. The major drivers for this trend: an increase in data available…

 Southface Launches BIT Building, Putting Operational Savings Within Reach

By Southface Staff | September 21, 2023

Southface Institute, a sustainability nonprofit, has launched BIT Building – a program designed to improve the operational efficiency of any type of existing building or tenant-controlled space (except single-family residential)…

The Process

Enroll
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Enter some basic info about your building’s performance into the platform (or connect to your existing ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® account). This sets up the facility management software for assessment and tracking.   

Implement
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Next, let the BIT Building platform guide you step by step through 16 Best Practices for Sustainable Operations & Maintenance. These simple practices have been proven to measurably improve performance. 

Improve
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Watch as resource consumption decreases and cost savings increase. The platform will continue to guide you through continuous quality improvement processes to sustain those savings.    

Implement
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Implement all 16 Best Practices and earn BIT Building certification in addition to a GRESB TIER 1 certification. Achieve greater recognition when you improve performance by 10%, 20%, or 30% over baseline.   

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