Tag: third party
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…
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…
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…
Apr
Our Perspective On The Environment….and How We Make A Difference (a 4 part series)
This is an all-encompassing subject. Everyone’s view of the environment, how we treat it, live in it, and work in it differs widely. We all have an opinion, from the quality of the air we breathe to the temperature changes, to the resources we use, to the animals that inhabit our earth. Though, here in…
Jan
You Got Problems? We Got Solutions!
2020 was a doozy, to say the least! Is it over yet? Covid-19, hurricanes, and wildfires caused a huge slow down in lumber production. Key building materials, such as vinyl windows, roofing supplies, and appliances have also been affected in the supply chain. The migration out of big cities has helped spur the real estate…