The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) was established in the 1990s by the energy-efficiency non-profit RESNET to help builders create energy-efficient homes.…
Using ENERGY STAR 3.1 to Obtain the 45L Builder Tax Credit
The 45L Builder Tax Credit is a federal tax incentive designed to promote the construction of energy-efficient homes.…
The Stormwater Inspection Checklist: Essentials for Compliance
Frequent stormwater inspections are critical to the federal and local compliance of your SWPPP. …
15 Stormwater Best Management Practices for Construction Sites
Developing a stormwater management plan is federally required to obtain an NPDES permit for water discharge at a construction site. …
20 Essential SWPPP Requirements You’ll Need to Submit
The importance of combating environmental pollution is an ongoing concern among builders in the construction industry.…
12 Tips to Build an Energy-Efficient Home
Building an energy-efficient home saves homeowners money on their monthly utility bills and increases the resale value of that home.…
Erosion and Sediment Control: Best Practices
We can control many things in this world, but weather is not one of them.…
7 Ways to Improve Your Construction Safety Culture
Improved construction safety management and culture minimize the risk of worksite accidents and improve worker output.…
9 Tips for Managing Construction Zones During the Rainy Season
As advanced as our civilization grows technologically, we will always be subordinate to the whims of nature.…
15 Construction Safety Management Tips: Improve Worksite Safety
Workplace safety is a constant iterative process, which always needs to be updated and monitored to ensure proper compliance.…