Heating, cooling and powering buildings is big business for small businesses. Improving energy efficiency can improve the bottom line. According to Energy Star, small businesses spend more than $60 billion a year on energy. By becoming more energy efficient, small businesses can cut their utility costs 10 to 30 percent, while helping reduce greenhouse gas […]
A third-party plan review offers expertise and timeliness to busy building departments. At times, rapid development can overwhelm a building department. Jurisdictions may be understaffed, overloaded, overwhelmed and unable to keep development moving forward efficiently. Delays at the permit level can be costly for developers and builders. If a jurisdiction gains a reputation for delays, […]
A building’s thermal envelope won’t arrive in the mail, but, if done right, it can deliver energy efficiency. What is it? The National Renewable Energy Laboratory describes a thermal envelope is “everything about the house that serves to shield the living space from the outdoors.” The thermal envelope includes the wall and roof assemblies, insulation, […]
