Tag: building performance
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…
Apr
NGBS and The Value of a 3rd Party Certification
What is NGBS? The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is the only green building rating system for homes and apartments approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as an American National Standard. The NGBS provides a blueprint for builders to follow for the design and construction of new and renovated single-family homes and multifamily…
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…