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The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code

The Pro Builder

The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code rbinsacca Sat, 06/03/2023 - 06:00 It’s no secret that homes built to contemporary energy codes are considerably more energy efficient than older homes, especially those built before the turn of the century. But the 2021 IECC has yielded some inefficient outcomes.

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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. We can offer something that looks custom and performs at the highest level, but we don’t reinvent every detail,” Dillman says.

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

To mitigate the financial risk of water damage, WINT complements its market-leading technology with a £200,000 Performance Warranty backed by HSB, a Munich Re company. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. New homes also have benefited from code requirements that reduce energy use and improve indoor environments. Have ideas? They need them.

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HCSS Highlights HeavyBid for Heavy Construction Bidding and Estimating

Civil + Structural Engineer

By automating cost entry, HeavyBid enables self-performing contractors and estimators to work faster than ever with increased accuracy, building initial estimates in minutes with multiple layers of cost detail. The integration between these two products empowers estimators to build KPIs to measure their best work.