Category Archives: Options

This video by the U.S. Department of Energy discusses what home performance housing is and how it can benefit the building industry, general contractors in particular. Continue reading →

While withstanding the challenging economic news, savvy industry leaders see this as the year to position for opportunities that lie ahead. Continue reading →

Chances are, if you’re not a LEED expert or someone who’s been examining building science or advanced sustainability for several years, you might not give much thought to how green products, manufacturing processes and energy and water supplies can all … Continue reading →

New data from the National Association of Homebuilders was released this week showing an upsurge of positivity throughout the housing market. In a recent report by the Los Angeles Times, The National Association of Realtors released a statement crediting December 2011 as the third straight month the … Continue reading →

CBS 60 Minutes reports on a trend in the U.S. housing market that is sweeping the nation as a result of foreclosures and underwater mortgages. Continue reading →

With interest and activity in the energy-efficiency of homes these days on the rise, more and more people are paying attention to the influence and benefits of green building on the economy. Both residential and commercially, people want high-performing buildings … Continue reading →

A rise in employment, manufacturing production and home building spending indicates that 2012 will be the year of recovery and the economy is gaining momentum. Continue reading →

With 2011 coming to a close, we look to market statistics to determine where we are and where 2012 will take us. Recently, the National Association of Home Builders released promising numbers in terms of new-home sales and market recovery. Sales of newly … Continue reading →