Nick Richmond of Illinois-based Matrix Basement Systems has won the 2013 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award in honor of achievements in both manufacturing and marketing that propelled his remodeling company.
ECOHOME checks in with Philip Beere, three-time winner of the NAHB Green Remodel Advocate of the Year Award, for an update on his G Street development company, the power of energy labeling, and what’s on the horizon.
The Revitalize Home saves up to 30 percent on energy costs with air sealing and insulation alone.
Monetary incentives add up as tons of shingles are diverted from landfills.
CLINT HOWES writes about how his company considers future owners and uses when designing a project.
CARL SEVILLE on how energy efficiency and green remodeling provide benefits for older people and those with physical disabilities.
Proper site planning and product selection can help your next build stand a better chance against a dangerous natural disaster.
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Special attention to older windows opens up new alternatives.
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Assessing the effects of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code on the remodeling industry.
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Sustainable building certifications are many and varied. We help you make sense of the options available.