Sentences with phrase «efficient home construction»

Most large builders have made energy - efficient home construction a standard practice, and federal tax credits for such components as insulation and geothermal heat pumps have helped green housing go mainstream.

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They aren't building more homes or making construction more efficient, the kinds of things that increase the potential output of an economy.

These factory - built homes are now highly energy efficient - both in their construction methods and in terms of running costs.

Discussions about indoor air quality emerged in the 1970s as a result of the energy crisis leading to home construction that was more efficient by way of being sealed up tight... and subsequently lacking ventilation.

Utility costs can be mitigated in newer construction apartments with energy - efficient windows, but these homes are often substantially more expensive to rent than one which was built just a few years ago.

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This beautifully appointed home combines the right blend of sophisticated styling, comfortable spaces, quality construction and updated, efficient systems.

There are opportunities for a number of different types of organizations to support the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program and the construction of energy - efficient new homes.

They provide architectural design and construction services, focusing on energy - efficient and low - maintenance homes.

In addition to providing direct funding support, NYSERDA will identify and promote the use of collaborative techniques among housing development, design and construction teams to ensure that cost - effective design and proper construction of efficient homes is replicated throughout the state.

The little home, which sat on the property, was eventually demolished and new construction started to create one of the most efficient homes in the state utilizing Passive House design and components.

At about 2,600 square feet, this energy - efficient home has a floor plan design which allows it to be functional while minimizing the heated space and amount of construction materials.

The solar home plan provides detailed information on this copyrighted energy - efficient home design, including elevation drawings, floor plan, descriptions of design features, the Mother Earth News feature article about the home and information for ordering the construction - ready blueprint.

With the energy - efficient features selected, the builder proceeds with home construction.

Home plans that are certified as Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR include requirements for the energy - efficient features and construction details typically found in ENERGY STAR certified homes — tight construction and duct systems, properly installed insulation, high performance windows, efficient heating and cooling equipment, and ENERGY STAR qualified lighting and appliances.

For a home to be truly energy efficient, its design and construction must consider local conditions.

By combining on - site power generation like solar or wind technology with energy - efficient construction and appliances, your home can collect enough energy as it needs to operate on an annual basis.

(Sec. 1332) Allows certain home contractors a business tax credit for the construction of new energy efficient homes acquired before 2008.

If you look at this part of the tax code, many of the energy - related tax incentives will expire at the end of 2011, including the section 1603 program; the credit for energy - efficient residential retrofits; the credit for construction of new energy - efficient homes; the credit for energy efficient appliances; and the incentives for alcohol fuels (mostly ethanol), biodiesel, and renewable diesel.

Each year, ENERGY STAR New Homes presents Market Leader Awards (formerly Leadership in Housing) to outstanding partners who have made important contributions to energy — efficient construction and environmental protection by building or verifying an outstanding number of ENERGY STAR certified homes, or by sponsoring a local program that supported these activities during the previous year.

Combining this experience of efficient 1urban domestic - planning strategies with our interest in off - the - shelf products and factory - based construction processes, we have developed a strategy for the mass customization of the single - family home.

It is us, after all, who are blissfully unaware of the critical mass of government strategy that has gone into the design and construction of our offices and homes, open the windows in our airtight buildings because it is too hot, turn on all the lights, with energy - saving bulbs of course, as well as our brand - new digital energy - saving televisions whilst the old, less energy - efficient ones join other unwanted goods in our bike storage space.

Utility costs can be mitigated in newer construction apartments with energy - efficient windows, but these homes are often substantially more expensive to rent than one which was built just a few years ago.

Job Title: Director, Construction FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt Position Summary: To develop and lead a team which produces homes in an efficient manner while meeting cost, quality, timeliness and...

High - demand jobs within this field include construction workers building green homes and businesses, architects designing such buildings, PR specialists promoting green efforts, agricultural inspectors ensuring the quality of meat and produce, and electricians installing more energy efficient fixtures.

Hired and oversaw laborers, tradesmen and sub-contractor to ensure efficient construction of new homes from foundation to interior finishes.

Groveside Homes (London, England) 1985 — 1990 Site Manager • Oversee residential construction site ensuring cost effective, efficient, and safe operations • Responsible for budgets, schedules, materials, purchasing, and subcontractor management • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulators, and inspectors • Document daily activities, process change orders, and issue RFIs and RFCs • Serve as liaison between company and home owners ensuring client satisfaction • Review and compile the close out documents • Build more than 400 single family homes a year in London and south East of England

«Under Habitat's nonprofit construction model, Habitat affiliates across the United States are incorporating sustainable materials and energy - efficient products in Habitat homes, as this is both a responsible building practice and it improves the affordability of homes for Habitat partner homeowners,» said Larry Gluth, senior vice president of U.S. and Canada for Habitat for Humanity International.

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This local builder produces new construction that is ENERGY STAR Certified and has even been recognized as the Most Energy - Efficient Home by BGE.

With a little bit of advance planning, the entire construction process can be green, offering you a sustainable and energy efficient home.

The VA also offers a special Energy Efficient mortgage (EEM) for homeowners adding «green» elements to a home and wishing to add construction costs to the borrowed amount as opposed to paying for the elements with cash.

The combination of high quality control standards and the efficient construction process enables modular homes to last just as long as site - built homes.

Utilizing new construction materials, just - built homes are usually more energy efficient — and that means potentially lower utility bills.

Their construction process is more efficient than stick - built homes.

Business Tax Items • Permanently extends the 2001/2003 tax rates for adjusted gross income levels under $ 450,000 ($ 400,000 single); good for small business and home builders, 80 % of whom are pass - thru entities who pay taxes on the individual side of the code • Permanently extends the Alternative Minimum patch; again, good for small business owners who are frequently at risk of paying AMT • Permanently sets the parameters of the estate tax; positive for family - owned construction firms; codifies the 2010 $ 5 million exemption amount (indexed to inflation) and a 40 percent estate tax rate • Extends present law section 179 small business expensing through the end of 2013; offers cash flow and administrative cost benefits for small firms • Extends the section 45L new energy - efficient home tax credit through the end of 2013; allows a $ 2,000 tax credit for the construction of for sale and for - lease energy - efficient homes in buildings with fewer than three floors above grade

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• Extends the section 45L new energy - efficient home tax credit through the end of 2013; allows a $ 2,000 tax credit for the construction of for sale and for - lease energy - efficient homes in buildings with fewer than three floors above grade

Modular homes can be very cost effective and construction on them can be very efficient.

This Private Estate Located On 34 + Rolling Acres In The Heart Of The Shenandoah Valley Beautifully Marries The Finest Luxury Amenities, Cutting Edge Technology, And Superior Energy - efficient Construction In A One - of - a-kind Dream Home.

Also, for more than a decade, we've been a leader in the construction of energy - efficient homes.

The section 45L $ 2000 tax credit for the construction of new energy - efficient homes would sunset permanently at the end of 2013

This information is important for housing demand, as older homes are less energy - efficient than new construction and will require remodeling or replacement in the years ahead.

• The section 45L new energy - efficient home tax credit: allows a $ 2,000 tax credit for the construction of for - sale and for - lease energy - efficient homes in buildings with fewer than three floors above grade.

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One of my experts says at the time that while more energy - efficient construction reduces the chance of frozen pipes in newer homes, there are no guarantees.

Our livable floor plans, energy efficient features and robust new home warranty demonstrate our commitment to excellence in construction.