
8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.

Benefits of Using ICF for Tilt-Up Wall Construction

Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite

The Foundation of Construction: A Guide to Building Code Foundation Requirements

19 Important Features of an Energy Efficient Building

The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing
Building Beyond Code with ICF
While it may seem that having to comply with constantly-evolving building codes is just part of doing business in a modern society, that’s not really true.

5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems

21 Construction Techniques to Build a Small, Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Home

Designing for Disaster Protection and Storm-Proof Homes
Exterior wind damage is responsible for 25% of all homeowner insurance claims. That doesn’t include the interior losses that occur when damaged windows and roofs let rain wreak havoc inside. While we can’t prevent windstorms, we can lessen their damage by planning home designs with wind-resistance as a top priority.