Pro Builder

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Mon, 12/21/2020 - 06:00. When comparing home energy sources, construction professionals can turn to recently released data from the DOE, which forecasted the representative average unit costs of five residential energy sources including electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane, and kerosene. DOE Results. per million Btu).

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:14. This software models the energy performance of solar panels at a specific location for a specific home configuration to calculate expected electricity production and more. Utility tariff for purchasing excess electricity generated at the house. New Study Reveals Cost Effectiveness of Solar Panels.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. What trends will determine the industry? And what does that mean for you?

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Harsco announced that its environmental division (HE) will serve as pilot customer for Volvo CE’s new autonomous battery-electric hauler. Based on the HX2 concept model, a fleet of four updated machines will begin the year-long pilot program in March 2020 at a HE site in Sweden, and will be tested…

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Harsco announced that its environmental division (HE) will serve as pilot customer for Volvo CE’s new autonomous battery-electric hauler. Based on the HX2 concept model, a fleet of four updated machines will begin the year-long pilot program in March 2020 at a HE site in Sweden, and will be tested…

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

For more gift ideas, be sure to check out our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guides from 2017 , 2018 , and 2019 or our past Father's Day Gift Guides from 2018 , 2019 , and 2020. Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Under $50. Their GLM30 model has a 100’ range and can be found for around $70 currently.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 20, 2021

Modeled off of their standard versions, Liebherr announced the LR 1200.1 The company says that the electric versions do not sacrifice any performance versus their conventional counterparts. The non-electric version of the LR 1250.1 Especially the year 2020 has shown that one must be open-minded and bold to break new ground.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Fri, 11/20/2020 - 09:07. To make the shift possible, the government needs to enable cheap financing, since the upfront cost of buying an electric car or putting solar panels on the roof is still often out of reach. Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy? cbroderick. Upfront cash has to come from the government.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 07:00. . Craftsman has expanded its line of brushless tools with the addition of a new 4 1/2-inch small angle grinder (model CMCG450B) that achieves a no-load speed of up to 8,500 rpm and provides up to 65% more power compared with the company’s larger 5 1/2-inch, 20-volt cordless unit. 8 New Tools for the Jobsite.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Mon, 09/14/2020 - 06:00. And at the 2020 International Builders’ Show , GE wowed crowds with its next-generation Kitchen Hub , a smart screen attached to a vent hood, offering a front-facing camera for video chatting and a downward-facing camera that images the food as it cooks. . Expert Luxury Kitchen Insights for 2020.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2023

Even considering that existing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems will likely have to be replaced, the overall cost will likely be 10-15% less than a new build. According to the Chicago Loop Alliance , an estimated 3,700 residents moved to the Loop between 2020 and 2022. Model kitchen at Millenniium on LaSalle.

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Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2020

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 06:00. With that, designing and placing a home with a south-facing roof expanse (including that of the garage and covered balconies) is ideal for generating the most solar energy possible to supplement or replace utility-supplied electricity. Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design. Marcie Geffner.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

Mon, 06/01/2020 - 21:53. Ductless HVAC From Mitsubishi Electric. Offered in three models, each unit has a five-speed fan motor that can be adjusted to deliver optimal airflow for any application. . . . It comes in five models from 2 tons to 5 tons. . . . . Mechanical + Electrical.

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Pro Builder

JULY 1, 2022

Development of the 2024 national model energy code is well underway, and the process for this cycle differs significantly from previous cycles. NAHB seeks to make sure the next iteration of the model energy code is grounded in cost-effective, practical solutions that work in the field and are acceptable to homebuyers and homeowners.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. These are the single-family homes USGBC deemed outstanding in 2020. More 2020 LEED Homes Awards winners: Outstanding affordable projects. Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 11, 2021

Now consider the software side, which deals with the home building process —anything from back-office accounting, purchase orders (POs) and variance purchase orders (VPOs), options and selections management, sales management, scheduling, warranty management, and BIM (building information modeling), etc. . Tesla built 500,000 cars in 2020.

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Stok

APRIL 22, 2021

These investments will not only accelerate carbon removal, but also generate financial gains for investors, demonstrating a financially viable model for climate action through forest restoration. Facebook announced that as of 2020, its operations are 100% supported by renewable energy. Learn more about Apple’s new initiative here.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

Maryland law sets mandatory recycling rates for state government and local jurisdictions, as well as a voluntary statewide recycling goal of 60% by 2020. Senate Bill 370 (passed) requires that each county recycling plan address the collection and recycling of recyclable materials from specified large office buildings by October 1, 2020.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 06:00. Despite the financial curveballs 2020 has thrown, demand for housing is strong and many home builders are scrambling to keep pace, especially those coming off of construction shutdowns in their states. 4 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs. Increase your buying power.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

billion by its member companies during 2020 alone. This is especially true of heavy-lifting equipment and mobile equipment, but is true of all equipment on a site, including smaller electrical machinery and hand tools. The Associated Builders and Contractors estimated that firms spent an average of 8.4%

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Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2021

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Market Research Future says lithium-ion battery prices fell 89% in 2020 to $137 per kilowatt hour. Because of their high efficiency and ability to minimize electric shock, lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly popular.”. 5 Tough, Practical Truck Accessories for Construction Pros.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

million and gained entitlements for 208 single-family lots for Villamar at Toscana Isles • Won six 2020 Aurora Awards • Finalist in the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Young Professional Awards • Is spearheading the predevelopment of a 2,500-acre land parcel, Wilson Grove, in Port St. Hovnanian Homes.

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BD+C

MARCH 23, 2023

When complete in 2025, Site C will provide 1,100 megawatts (MW) of capacity and produce about 5,100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity each year, according to the BC Hydro, the regional power provider. Undaunted, he looked for an app that could display terrain models in 3D—and found Trimble SketchUp.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 07:00. Think electrical outlets (which also draw particulates of insulation from stud bays as well as the attic) and walls that separate the home from an attached garage (which can introduce car exhaust as well as fumes from stored chemicals to the home). How to Achieve Affordable Balanced Ventilation. Tim Kampert.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

In this case, an energy model is used to document the savings of the aggregated energy performance of the design over the code baseline. When projects pursue this method of code compliance, the code compliance energy model that is developed can also be used to further optimize the energy performance.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Sun, 09/27/2020 - 08:00. Pro Builder 2020 Top 100 Products. . . This Schweiss one-piece hydraulic designer door features an all-steel frame, welded cross members, and electric photo eye sensors for safety. 13 Standouts in New Window and Door Products. Maynard, Editor-in-Chief, Products. Steel Garage Door From Overhead Door.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2021

Each of the four new models is characterized by clean lines with organic or geometric influences, and all utilize Icera’s high-performance technology and antimicrobial MicroGlaze finish. The Forte sink debuted at the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and was a finalist for Best of Show. For more info circle 808. . .

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2020

Mon, 06/15/2020 - 14:42. Among them is the fact that since the introduction of the Clean Air Act in 1988 , the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has continued to strengthen its clean air standards for residential wood heaters, tightening emissions guidelines in three stages, with a fourth stage in May 2020. .

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Oakwood then teamed with HBI and Franchise for Good , a nonprofit that helps other nonprofit businesses scale up and grow via a franchise model, to expand the academy format to other markets and trades, including plumbing. The academy teaches welding, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting. Houston, and Phoenix by 2024. .

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Products from Aprilaire, Broan, LG, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, and Trane Technologies. Mechanical + Electrical. Project support includes project budgeting assistance, spec editing, and customized model and incentive programs. Linear Electric Fireplace / Glen Dimplex Americas. Zoned HVAC / Mitsubishi Electric.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 17:34. Desert Dreams: Step Inside the New American Home 2020. Four Innovative Modular Homes at Show Village 2020. . Eaton *: Electrical system. A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx. The 2021 versions of Pro Builder ’s Show Village and The New American Home pivot to meet changing times. Michele Lerner.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

But, perhaps fittingly for this year of change, the 2021 version is a departure from the more typical model of a single-family home on a large lot with space for resort-style outdoor living. . Prior to construction in early 2020, the house was valued at $3.7 For now, though, he intends to keep it as a model to showcase his work. .

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As published in Dispute Resolution Magazine, volume 26, issue 3, September 2020. Under the dispute review board (DRB) format, the model more commonly followed by US rules and projects, after hearing the parties’ respective cases, the dispute board will issue a nonbinding recommendation concerning its assessment of the merits of the dispute.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 19:57. Or deliver a healthy home, incorporate battery storage, or go all-electric? Home (Revive model). As a validation of that effort, Thrive sold out phase one at Vitality—a total of 13 available lots—within a month of opening, even without a model during the first two weeks. 14, 19, 21, and 28.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The builder reported 1,323 closings in 2020, raising its ranking among Pro Builder’s 2021 Housing Giants to No. That amenity, along with water conservation measures, became a standard feature for all Ivory Homes in 2020. Also, starting in 2020, every home is pre-wired for an electric vehicle charging outlet.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Rhode Island’s third place ranking in this report, up from fourth last year, demonstrates that our investments in electric and natural gas energy efficiency programs are paying off.”. Idaho is committed to using energy and all our precious resources in the most efficient way possible,” said Idaho Governor Butch Otter.

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Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2021

The adhesive is delivered with the framing lumber drop—a standing order, no matter which model is being built. Electrical Example: Need Not, Waste Not. I recall one example where every electrician in town drove two, 8-foot grounding rods, one in front, one in back, connected to the electrical service panel with #4 copper wire.

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