Tag Archives: construction industry

Tight House, Fresh Air: Cost-Effective Means of Ventilating a Well-Sealed Home

April 16, 2010 – 8:27 am

Do you ever get that not so fresh feeling when you’re breathing in your energy-efficient home? A ventilation system can help bring the freshness back to your home, but with so many options, which offers the best bang for your buck? Read on. A tightly sealed house offsets the effects of outdoor temperatures, keeps your [...]

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Energy Trust of Oregon’s EPS Helps You Get the Best MPG in a New Home

April 14, 2010 – 11:14 am

The Energy Performance Score (EPS) for new homes is a MPG (miles per gallon) rating for the home.

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Homestar Program Would Offer Rebates For Energy-Efficient Home Retrofits

March 15, 2010 – 5:58 am

Obama’s Homstar program would offer up to $3,000 in federal rebates for energy-saving home renovations.

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Progressive Green Policy in Baltimore Still in Discussion

February 4, 2010 – 8:55 am

An extensive green policy as championed by departing Mayor of Baltimore Shiela Dixon.  It remains to be seen whether or not successor Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake will continue with the same progressive policies, in light of recent deliberation over the content of the legislation between the city and private developers. The legislation began in [...]

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Webinar Series Launched For More Efficient Construction Project Management

January 27, 2010 – 1:20 pm

Publishers WPL publishing engaged with the construction industry last Thursday with a webinar to provide guidance on lean techniques, identification, measurement, and integrated project delivery principles. The webinar was the first in a series of 4, with the rest of the series held on February 4, 11, and 18.   Register here to join in. [...]

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