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Harvest Secures $2 Million DOE Grant to Revolutionize Affordable, Ultra-Low Carbon HVAC for All

Civil + Structural Engineer

Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate its cutting-edge smart controller with thermal energy storage. This integration promises to streamline HVAC installs, significantly reduce costs, and make next-generation technology more accessible to American homeowners.

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. with rooftop solar.

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

The Pro Builder

Department of Energy (DOE) announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize , which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies with $2.4 Category Innovators Remodelers Building Tech Smart Home Products

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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies?

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The Critical Role of Utility Vegetation Management: Integrating AI and Digital Twins for Enhanced Safety and Reliability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is highly complex and represents a significant cost burden on utility operations and maintenance (O&M) budgets. This includes essential tasks such as tree trimming near power lines, which are critical for service reliability, grid resiliency, and operational safety.

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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.