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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. Dvele's Nob Hill home in Ventura, Calif.,

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Dvele Expands Production of High-Tech Self-Powered Homes

The Pro Builder

Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced. It will also mean we can serve more developers, allowing them to build more net positive communities across the US.” The new facilities will be asset-light, requiring little capital to get up and running.

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

Note the locations of existing features such as windows, doors, electrical outlets, and light fixtures. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system. For optimal organization, group similar items together on your slatwall system.

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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.

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Why I Chose a Tiny Container Home Over a Tiny House (Real Costs Revealed)

UK Construction Blog

Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. U-value, 0.27