5 Alternative Building Methods that Can Improve Profits and Productivity
Improving profits without sacrificing quality — the ultimate goal of all homebuilders. Here are five alternative building methods that can improve your net profit margin by saving time and money.
An Issue of Mold
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has always been an important issue, whether or not we’ve realized it.
LAKESIDE RESIDENCE
Cost effective construction was possible because of the insulating qualities of the Fox Blocks system.
A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.
Is ICF Construction Worth the Cost for Commercial Buildings?
ICF construction for commercial buildings has skyrocketed over the past few years. ICF benefits ranging from sound insulation to durability to building strength and disaster resistance have piqued a lot of interest for builders and architects. But it has some scratching their heads, mistakenly thinking ICF is more expensive and then wondering, “Is ICF construction cost worth it?”
A Guide to the Commercial Construction Process - From Start to Finish
Fox Blocks presents the following outline designed to help project managers maneuver the commercial construction process from start to finish.
Building Nashville’s First Green, Affordable Housing Development
Nashville is known as the nation’s hub for country music and culture. As the capital city of Tennessee, it has steadily grown in population since the 1970s. The city’s leadership saw a need for more affordable housing opportunities in the booming metroplex, with a focus on more energy-efficient homes to further address the cost of living.
5 Trends in Modern Office Building Design
In 2020, office building design trends strive to save money and provide a safe, healthy, and productive workspace.
How are Fox Blocks green/environmentally friendly?
Fox Blocks contain a minimum of 40% recycled content by weight.
- Fox Blocks do not off-gas and are not manufactured using any gases that deplete the ozone or are harmful to the environment.
- Fox Blocks require low embodied energy to manufacture.
- Fox Blocks do not contain any materials, that promote mold or mildew growth.
- Fox Blocks are an efficient construction method thereby reducing the amount of construction waste, dust and air pollution in the building process.
- Building with Fox Blocks will save on heating and cooling costs because less air is exchanged between the outside and inside of your home. This also means a smaller more efficient HVAC unit is required for the home.
- Fox Blocks are sustainable. They will not rot or deteriorate for the life of your home.
- Fox Blocks provide a secure, durable, comfortable, long lasting building
POWELL COUNTY EOC
Powell County Emergency Operations Center is designed to meet FEMA requirements for chemical agent emergencies and storm resistance.