International GreenBuild Trade Show in Toronto
Over the past few years developers have observed that LEED registered buildings lease more quickly and with rent premiums of up to 30%.
Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important & How to Create It
Experts agree that controlling or conditioning indoor air is the best way for a business to increase employee efficiency and to reduce costs connected with employee health care.
Your Guide to Building a Home With the Future in Mind
Some clients might want to leave the home to future generations of family members, while others may have a passion for environmental sustainability. Comments like that all point to the same thing: a client who wants a home designed with the future in mind. And, by keeping up with the latest developments in future-focused design, you can provide the solution.
5 Net Zero Energy Homes That Will Inspire
We’ve compiled a list of zero-energy homes that incorporate sustainable construction into the building process. The results are 5 facilities that prove zero net energy can be achieved with careful planning and appropriate implementation.
4 Tips For Overcoming The Labor Shortage
For companies and professionals suffering from the industry’s labor shortage, these four tips can help overcome some of those obstacles and keep projects on schedule and on budget.
Designing Homes for Aging in Place
Fortunately, with the growing popularity of sustainable and accessible design, it’s easier than ever to help clients create a space that will meet their changing needs over the years. Consider these options for clients who want to plan for the future while ensuring style, comfort and functionality for today.
Correctly Estimating the Cost of a Building Project: 5 Tips
Project cost is one of the most difficult — and most important — estimations for any construction company to get right. You want to be able to set manageable expectations for your client, but also present a budget that is attractive enough for them to choose you as their general or sub-contractor while still making a profit yourself.
19 Important Features of an Energy Efficient Building
15 Building Products Designed to Withstand Natural Disasters
While many buildings these days are designed with the same basic principles, there are times when exceptions need to be made.
How Strong is the Fox Blocks 90° Corner?
We built a test wall 440 feet long x 9′-4″ tall with 24 turns, with no bracing or strapping, to test the 90 degree blocks with concrete.