When a ‘whole house’ design approach is adopted, construction professionals can effectively improve energy efficiency with little or no increase in construction cost as higher costs may be offset by using a smaller HVAC system or less material. Efficient wall systems enable the construction professional to secure the building envelope and prevent energy loss.
As a contractor, you know that you have to constantly be working towards the next sale and the online world provides a free source of business. A blog and social media platforms cost nothing but time and effort and can really help to promote your business if used correctly.
Have you found your subfloor covered in a pile of winter snow and curious if this will affect it in any way? Read on!
Whether you already have your own construction company or you have aspirations for the future, good business practices are universal to all companies and trades. While you may know everything there is to know about your trade, you can always learn new techniques of dealing with customers.
Whether you are designing a new bathroom or working on a remodel the bathroom is surprisingly one of the most difficult rooms in the house to design effectively. Here are five common mistakes that can detract from an otherwise perfect bathroom design.
As sea levels rise and severe weather incidences increase, more residents along the North American coast lines become vulnerable to flooding during storms. One way to reduce the Raised wood flooring systemsdamage done during flooding is to build homes that are above the flood level. One option which is gaining traction is the raised wood flooring system.
After the devastation wrecked by Hurricane Sandy, New York’s Mayor Bloomberg released a report called “A Stronger, More Resilient New York,” which informed residents that rising sea levels and climate change had created a need to improve defenses against flooding. the restoration and expansion of sand dunes “is a proven method of effectively reducing flooding. It had a huge positive influence on areas along open shores during Sandy.”
While the focus is usually on the window itself and the energy efficiency and insulation value it will contribute to the building envelope, a thought should also be spared for the material from which the window frame is made. Coupling efficient window framing materials with the right glass options for your climate will give you the most effective window framing systems.
As a siding contractor one of your biggest tasks is constantly getting new clients. There are techniques which can make your marketing more effective and grow your customer base.
The DBA is hosting the Dallas Builder’s Show on October 15 which offers industry professionals a day of insights and opportunities. The DBA Show kicks off with a member’s meeting with special guest speakers Ross Perot Jr. and Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, have a trade show featuring 70 exhibitors and a cocktail reception in the evening will benefit the worthy Operation Finally Home.
