Computerizing and automating home panelization Tedd Benson has “only a small ambition,” he told assembled guests at the grand opening of his Unity Homes factory in Keene, N.H., in 2018. “We intend to change the building industry. Dramatically.” Benson’s roots as a builder go back to the 1970s, when he helped to kick-start the timber-framing…
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The Blossom Park project will receive a financial commitment from the federal government of more than $2.9 million with 34 new affordable housing units being constructed. A new affordable housing building is getting an influx of cash from the federal government. https://www.facebook.com/1047HeartFM/videos/612090759230538/ The Blossom Park project will receive a financial commitment from the federal government…
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BuildSMART is proud to be partnered with the Award Winning Alpen High Performance Products: Award Winning LCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROJECT STATISTICS Location: Murfreesboro, TennesseeType: Preschool and Child CareSize: 10,180 sq. ft. (floor)ICF Use: 18,000 sq. ft.Cost: $1.6 millionTotal Construction: 60 weeksICF Installation Time: 90 days FAST FACTS 22-foot Tall WallsDoor Frames Set Before the PourLease Back ArrangementHouses 150 children Award Winning…
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FastFlash is the first and only fluid-applied flashing to be evaluated and approved by the International Code Council Evaluation Service. FastFlash has racked up yet another industry first – it’s the first and only fluid-applied flashing included in an Evaluation Service Report (ESR) from the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES). The organization, a third…
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The Accelerator’s second Prefab Summit showcased another series of prefab all-stars with materials and methods intended for buildings small and large. Each speaker brought a depth of experience to the event and a sense of the excitement and growth currently being experienced by so many in the prefab industry. There are too many great moments…
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At this decadal-shifting, stock-taking moment, where is Passive House headed? On the one hand, Passive House building—like other parts of the clean energy transition—is growing at an exponential rate. In the United States, for example, it is doubling every year (based on PHUIS+ project data). That is heartening! On the other hand, the market share…
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Every industry must modernize if they expect to meet the demands of our evolving world. The construction industry is no different As a report from McKinsey & Company points out, the construction industry is in need of serious innovation. The Terner Center released a new paper exploring the benefits, barriers and breakthroughs needed to significantly…
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The shortage of affordable housing is becoming critical across the United States. We are very grateful to all the developers that have been turning to BuildSMART for high performance, high quality affordable housing solutions. We agree wholeheartedly with the premise that every American should have safe, decent and affordable housing. This article documents the 2018…
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Prefabricated or modular construction is cheaper, faster and creates standardization that can provide a better patient experience. Prefabricated and modular construction is rapidly rising in popularity for healthcare developers and providers. Modular construction is not only more cost effective and has a faster construction timeline—two benefits that have attracted multifamily and hotel developers—the standardized facilities…
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As a member of North Carolina Building Performance Association (NCBPA), BuildSMART is participating in efforts to Establishing QAP credits for PH construction through NC Housing Finance Agency, moving residential and commercial code towards PH principles and methods and promoting multifamily PH opportunities and case studies in the state. NCBPA focuses on creating career opportunities, educating…
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