Tag: builders
Nov
Think Vendor Rating Reviews Are Not Important To A Home Builders’ Bottom Line – Think Again
Fundamentally, the purpose of a vendor rating review is to ensure home builders are receiving the bestpossible supplier performance and value for their organization. The advantages of a trade striving for“best-in-class” classification with a builder are clearly obvious. But can good vendor ratings truly benefitthe home builder’s bottom line in this economy? The answer is…
Aug
What’s that smell?
We take modern indoor plumbing systems for granted…until that awful smell and the sight of effluent gushing from a floor drain appears or a toilet won’t flush and overflows no matter how much plunger effort is used. Our research and experience found fixing these problems can cost thousands of dollars. One builder reported spending more…
Aug
Be Careful Out There…or else
For companies like yours, safety accidents can exact a terrible toll. A startling barometer of the problem is immediately apparent with a quick internet search on the topic. It listed page after page of law firms hawking their services. Obviously, it’s big business for them. Who pays for this? Everybody, that’s who. Companies pay in…
Jun
Performance Point’s Hard Hatted Women
Today we’re highlighting the awesome women in our company! Performance Point is proud to have 34% of its team be female. Of that, 60% are on the job site or out in the field. How does that compare nationally? The 2020 US Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that of all the people working in…
Jun
Conserving Energy is a Dollars and Sense Deal
Performance Point actively supports energy consciousness. We believe we are responsible for caring for the earth we inhabit. So, Energy Star compliance is one of the services we offer. It’s one of our core principles, not some high-faulting thing either. There are practical and financial benefits when builders and contractors support the program. Most people know…
May
What is this HERS Thing and How Does It Help the Environment?
HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System. The HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. It accounts for all of the energy used in the house including lighting, appliances, framing, insulation, air sealing, water heating, and HVAC. The HERS rating process is governed by an organization called RESNET, Residential…
Jan
Don’t Balk at Caulk
Homeowners and property managers are feeling the pinch in their wallets as the skyrocketing energy costs go up with no end in sight. Something as simple as sealing ductwork joints can really make a difference. According to the U.S. EPA, the average duct system loses around 20% to 30% of its air to holes and…