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Remodeling Vs. Moving

Green Home Design Architect

Remodeling your current home may be a better option for you than finding a new home that fits your needs. Remodeling means that you don't have to give up a familiar neighborhood and schools. Remodeling is a more efficient use of your financial resources.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

This fourth edition of NGBS continues the collaboration of the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders, who took on a leadership role to commission an independent consensus committee of stakeholders charged with the development of this next generation of the NGBS. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

Green Building Law Update

Bill 8-14 would require new or extensively remodeled buildings for which County government finances at least 30% of the costs, to generate at least 1 kilowatt of renewable energy for every 1,000 square feet of floor area. Bill 6-14 would create an Office of Sustainability.

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Learning and listening: How contractors and designers should work together

Construction Marketing Ideas

Here, Sean references Indianapolis remodeler Chris Wright : Chris Wright: Design-Build with a twist, working with interior designers. It is easy for me to say: “Turn down a profitable job/commission because you can’t stand working with one or more of the project colleagues.”

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Electrical Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

You would never hire a rough-in electrician with a background in new construction commercial work to be part of your residential remodeling crew because they are trained to rip and tear and work fast will little or no concern for anyone or anything that gets in their way. Nothing is further from the truth. Not all electricians are the same.

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California Geo Bill passes General Assembly | Geothermal content.

Contractor Magazine

Remodeling. The bill requires the California Energy Commission, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission, the Air Resources Board and other stakeholders, to evaluate and recommend policies for overcoming barriers to expanded use of geothermal heat pumps in the Golden State. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor. IR Cameras.

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Plumbing Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

You would never hire a rough-in plumber with a background in new construction commercial work to be part of your residential remodeling crew because they are trained to rip and tear, yell, get aggressive and bully everyone and everything in their way. Nothing is further from the truth. Not all plumbers are the same.