by Rob Pickett | Apr 13, 2020 | Building Systems
The news is full of stories these days about labor shortages, material costs, construction safety, energy efficient sustainable building, and the health and comfort of occupants of buildings. For those looking to build a new custom home, these are all important...
by robpickett | Dec 2, 2016 | Building Systems, News
I found this video and article by Dan Morrison, the technical editor for ProTradeCraft, about the advancements being made in the robotics industry. He makes some really interesting points, and the video is unbelievable. To say that technology is incredible would be a...
by robpickett | Apr 4, 2016 | All About Logs, Sustainable Efficiency
Photo Credit: Intermountain Construction – Old Faithful Inn With so much press about the environment and climate change, it is worthwhile to take in the facts from solid research on the world’s forests. Thanks to a LinkedIn discussion, I came across a site I was...
by robpickett | Mar 8, 2016 | Green Building
As we all know real estate appraisals are huge in the housing market, but many things that make a home energy efficient can not actually be seen which makes it hard to compare homes apples to apples. We may see this change in the near future. The Appraisal Institute...
by robpickett | Feb 22, 2016 | Green Building
Since the development of the 2009 ICC International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), I have been promoting certification of log homes through EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program (www.energystar.gov). With the 2015 IECC comes a new compliance path via Section 406 Energy Rating...
by robpickett | Jan 22, 2016 | Green Building, News
I came across this article by Damon Embling, on Europe’s construction industry cutting carbon emissions and energy consumption by revisiting clay-based construction materials. It was too good not to share: The concept of building with biomaterials is nothing new...
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