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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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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.

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Innovative Utility Solutions for Sustainable Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

As businesses and developers strive to create eco-friendly buildings, utility systems play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency. The Importance of Sustainable Utilities in Commercial Construction Utilities like electricity, water, and gas are essential to the functionality of any commercial building.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Your portfolio is more than just space—it plays a vital role in the global ecosystem.

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Sustainable Renovation: Helping Businesses Cut Carbon Footprint

CCR Magazine

Whether upgrading to energy-efficient materials, improving insulation, or investing in replacement windows Houston Texas , sustainable renovation allows businesses to align their operations with modern green standards while maintaining efficiency and comfort.

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Solving Environmental Challenges with Innovative Engineering

CCR Magazine

This article explores how innovative engineering design is tackling some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, from reducing carbon emissions and managing waste to conserving water and protecting ecosystems.

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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.