PERC Offers Industry Education on Green Energy For building professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of propane’s green applications in the marketplace, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has partnered with CS Learning Solutions to offer free, American Institute of Architects (AIA) certified educational courses. Here's how you can take advantage.
The Great Frame Giveaway Structural framing manufacturer iLevel by Weyerhauser has launched an $150,000 sweepstakes program for home builders. Prizes include structrual framing packages, trip for two to IBS and other goodies. Check it out.
Remodeling/Restoring a Vacation Cottage Referrals are important for any remodeler, but for Pete Olson they hold special weight. Why? Because 80 percent of his clients don't live in or anywhere near town, so they rely heavily on any recommendations they can get their hands on. Olson's company, PJ Builders, remodels and builds in the greater Park City, Utah, area.
Keeping up with Home Technology Home technology is no longer a future concept; we use it now. So how does a remodeling firm handle this technology: in-house techies or outsourced to technology gurus? Remodelers Harry Poehlmann and David Pekel discuss their strategy for coping with the latest technology for the home.
The Lowdown on Low-E Low-E and Energy Star window information for remodeling projects
5 Common Construction Mistakes Avoiding these construction mistakes results in a higher quality, more comfortable, energy-efficient home at little extra cost to the builder. In these days of construction litigation, can you really afford to get it wrong?
How Homebuilders Can Boost Indoor Air Quality Homebuyers want to breathe easy – that’s a given. Here, PATH outlines ways homebuilders can improve their product’s indoor air quality.
The Ins and Outs of Insulation Your clients may not see insulation, but they sure feel it. In this age of energy efficiency, more customers are demanding better insulated homes. Heating and cooling costs comprise more than 50 percent of the energy consumed in a single-family home. Adding the recommended levels of insulation will save energy, reduce utility costs and improve comfort.