Going Beyond Green: Net-Zero Pushes the (Building) Envelope
The advantages of net-zero homes turn into virtual talking points for component manufacturers to use in promoting the use of advanced framing techniques in green building and beyond.
Sealed Code Compliance Reports: A Law-Abiding, Streamlined Alternative
Firmly based on generally accepted engineering methods and code compliance requirements, the TER defines a product’s performance benchmark and the rationale used to determine comparative performance. The TER is also affixed with a professional engineer’s seal.
The Blooming of Green Homes: An Opportunity Ripe for the Picking
By 2016, one out of every three builders anticipate they will be dedicated to green building work on over 90 percent of residential projects, up from 17 percent in 2011. The increase in “green” home building provides an opportunity for component manufacturers to work with builders to arrive at a win-win scenario.
Ramping It Up...Things to Consider Entering a Better Market
Spend a few minutes with the thoughts of CMs doing business in markets where business is picking up and make sure your company is ready for recovery when it comes.
A special thank you goes to MiTek for becoming a Hero Sponsor of the BCMC Build project happening in conjunction with the BCMC show in New Orleans, October 17-19, 2012.
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SBCA has drafted an engineering policy regarding the transition to lowered Southern Pine lumber design values effective June 1, 2012, and has sent a letter to the ICC requesting their plan of action.
