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Use cutting-edge marketing to propel sales of comfortable, high-performance homes. My presentation will highlight the key tools and strategies that contribute to success in the home-building market, focusing on interactive cutaways, engaging educational videos, and in-depth training for our consultants. These elements not only captivate potential buyers but also emphasize the value and sustainability of […]

Join the NW Energy Collaborative for a vibrant discussion on how various options for green building certifications improve buildings, provide better living conditions, and save energy. Learn how certification programs like Home Innovation Research Labs: National Green Building Standard (NBGS), Energy Star, and ZERH unlock multiple incentive programs, from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to […]

Home and building asset ratings and certifications can enhance the builder’s financial outcomes by reducing risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve occupant and community health. These factors lead to enhanced occupant experience and improved market value of the home. Asset Ratings focus on performance metrics and impacts while certifications are recognitions or labels that signify […]

About one-third of all new homes in Oregon participate in the new homes offer from Energy Trust of Oregon, and over 10% of them are solar-ready. The next frontier for Oregon builders is to incorporate installed solar + storage, as well as EV charging. In this session, you’ll hear about Energy Trust’s offers for EV […]

The accuracy of a load calculation is only as good as the input and the input is only as good as the survey. An accurate load calculation provides the information necessary to properly choose HVAC equipment, choose appropriate air flow and design the entire HVAC system. What are the critical details that will make the […]

Lien laws are often the best protection a contractor or material supplier has for getting paid. This presentation will cover how to effectively use lien rights to get paid, including explanations of statutory notice and filing requirements, as well as avoiding common pitfalls. Contractors and suppliers with gain practical insight regarding effectively using lien rights […]

Continuous Insulation is now included in the Washington State Energy Code. This presentation and discussion will cover the pros and cons, control layering, structural interference, some simple yet compelling validation, typical assembly detailing, sequencing, and attachment as well as a brief discussion on the influence of Advanced Framing.

This will be a presentation regarding best practices for risk management for construction contractors, material suppliers, design professionals and other construction industry members. Specific focus will be managing risk through the construction contracting, project management and warranty processes, including discussing contractual risk management provisions, such as indemnity, dispute resolution, warranty and limitation of liability provisions; […]

This presentation aims to seamlessly walk the audience through a concise overview of the WSEC-R & WSEC-R 2021 code update. Our focus extends to the latest energy code and the intricacies of the permitting process for the WSEC-R 2021 edition. Achieving precision in code implementation from the outset is paramount for realizing significant cost savings […]

Helping builders adapt their business and brand strategy to meet the demand of the modern marketplace. Culture needs to be redefined for the building industry. This session willl cover Brand audit basics, Internal communication strategies, Journey mapping tips, and ideas on proven customer experience modifications anyone can make.