As some of you have probably read in my last article about the Texas Green Building Summit, Phil Crone, Director of Green Building Programs for the HBA of Dallas announced the ALL NEW GBT-EH certification program at the show.
This is exiting news for homeowners and remodelers alike, since it is one of the first green [...]
Green building is booming. Energy Star homes and LEED-certified building projects are gaining a greater foothold in communities across the country.
But the movement might stall before it truly gets off the ground unless developers, elected officials and the surety industry can find some common ground.
The problem lies with performance bonds. These are essential [...]
Last week’s post on "Thermal Bridging" kicked off a series of articles that I have wanted to share for a long time. These articles cover issues, techniques and solutions related to how we build exterior walls and the impact of some of those decisions. Today’s article is about one of the solutions to minimize "Thermal Bridging" [...]
What is thermal bridging and why is it important in the homes we build? The importance lies in the different materials we use to build our wall systems, how much of these materials we use and what conductivity these materials have. We all know that exterior walls have (or should have insulation, [...]
EGC’s commitment to client satisfaction extends far beyond the completion of construction. We want to ensure that you enjoy your new residence for years to come. Post-construction services include:
Client education
Detailed walk-through and client education on their new residence
Warranty
1 year for workmanship, 2 years for all mechanical installations [...]
EGC utilizes the best subcontractors and craftsmen in the area and we employ the best information technology available to the construction industry today. This ensures the highest standards of quality control, cost control and communication with you, our client.
EGC utilizes the best subcontractors and craftsmen in the area and we employ [...]
So I just got out of interesting meeting with a potential client and the discussion came up about tankless hot water heaters and are they always the best solution to any given situation? Simple answer is NO! There never is "a" best solution to any given situation.
Water heater replacement just like anything in [...]
Performance Testing in existing homes!
Why performance testing should be mandatory
There’s a big debate in the green building industry about performance testing – should it be mandatory for new and existing construction and how much good will it do?
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As reported in the American Statesman on June 10, 2009 Austin just released the results of the [...]
Everyone that has ever worked in a home building or construction related business knows how difficult it is to properly manage field personnel and trade contractor crews. Keeping efficiency high is crucial for a small company like ours while constant communication is a must. Managing do-do lists, site meetings, punch-lists and several revisions of construction [...]
There’s a big debate in the green building industry about performance testing – should it be mandatory for new and existing construction and how much good will it do? As reported in the American Statesman on June 10, 2009 Austin just released the results of the first 310 homes that received energy audits under the [...]
