Energy Simulator
Online Tools
This energy simulator tool was developed to help users evaluate annual energy consumption differences and their economic impact resulting from energy code changes. This tool aimed at serving home building associations, building code authorities and administrators, and home energy researchers.
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Land Development Technologies Database
Online Tools
This centralized database was developed for the land development industry, including local planning departments to consult when researching and considering land development technology solutions
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Construction Technologies on the Web: Finding the Best Sources (2007 IBS Presentation)
Best Practices
(February 7, 2007)
Help builders and remodelers use the Internet to find building techniques and technologies that can improve your business, save time, increase efficiency, and improve durability.
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ZEH Information for Homeowners
Performance Reports & Case Studies
While standard zero energy home designs are still a few years off, there are many opportunities to achieve close to the same goals of the ZEH.
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Building It Right the First Time
Best Practices
Expectations for quality construction is increasing, but so are the costs for builders who try to buy quality by adding layers of inspections to their construction process. There is a better way - build it right the first time.
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Do you have any recommendations for how to minimize what I send to the landfill when ...
Questions & Answers
Some outlets for used building materials include: municipal services, architectural antiques stores, reuse in the new home, & Habitat for Humanity ReStores.
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Plumbing Manifolds
Innovative Products & Processes
Control centers for hot and cold water that feed flexible plastic supply lines to individual fixtures
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Project Management Options: Opportunities to Refine Operations and Maximize Profit
Best Practices
There are several viable options for builders of all sizes to improve operations and project management within their companies and, subsequently, maximize productivity and profit.
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Bob Ward Companies
Field Evaluations
The builder successfully incorporated many high performance features into a standard home design. All of the trade contractors were required to make some changes to their standard practice and achieved a new level of experience through the project. Solar technologies, uncommon in this new-home market, were designed and installed to complement the house model.
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Copper Prices Put Plastic Water Piping on the Rise
Design & Construction Guides
(May 29, 2006)
Increases in the cost of copper have boosted home prices, but the transition to plastic is an easy one for home builders to make.
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