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Metal fabrics, custom-made windows and doors, daylighting systems, and light-controlling shades are just a few of the new products introduced at the AIA National Convention in Washington, D.C. last week.
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Johnny Isakson weighs in on how policies might affect the industry.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The construction industry is concerned about skilled worker shortages, according to a new SmartMarket Report from McGraw-Hill Construction entitled "Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps."
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Tougher blower-door testing could be particularly problematic, says a state HBA chief.
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Builders, remodelers, verifiers, and other program champions applauded for helping promote high-performance home building.
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Engineered-framing suppliers have developed one-piece headers that improve on piecemeal assemblies cobbled together in the field.
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His greatest legacy may be the federal Energy Star for New Homes program, which he founded.
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The Salt Lake City–based builder commissioned contemporary-style homes that are selling fast and for full price.
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New software allows builders and architects to design homes to meet their cost and energy goals.
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May 7--Proposed changes to Minnesota's building code that are meant to make houses safer and more energy-efficient have roused the ire of some local builders, who say the guidelines could significantly jack up prices of new homes.
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Little used until just recently, the rating system is gaining traction as the building industry’s equivalent of mpg.
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A remodeler uses his own home to train himself and his crew in specific green practices so he can better inform clients.
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KB Home community features high-performance products and technologies.
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Lack of knowledge and fear of being monitored remain sources of hesitancy says a survey by energy market intelligence firm Pike Research, which looked at what consumers want from energy management systems, their opinions of current products on the market, and how likely cost affects decisions.
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Facebook application will help consumers make efficient choices.
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The new Sunshower SSIP home is crafted to withstand a wide range of natural disasters.
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Energy Star saves money. Repeat. If only it were that easy. A builder in Chicago talks about the hurdles of being an Energy Star partner, and what you can do to get your clients to build green. (Hint: It’s about the utility bills.)
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Ultra-efficient demonstration home proves that low-impact living can be a high-end experience.
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The Energy Star-rated project features a finished and unfinished unit.