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Great discussion at FBE Leeds! Thanks to fbe Leeds for hosting and LEDA - Certified B Corp for sponsoring such a fantastic event. It was a great opportunity to connect with industry experts to learn about and share the latest developments in Passive House. Here are some of the key takeaways from the panel discussion: 🌟Benefits of Passive House: Improved air quality, energy efficiency, and reduced carbon footprint. 🌟Challenges: Perceived high upfront costs, skills gap, and limited government support. 🌟Opportunities: Growing demand for sustainable housing, potential for innovative design solutions, and the potential for significant long-term energy savings. 🌟The Role of Government: Encouraging policies to support Passive House, such as stricter building regulations and increased funding for research and development. 🌟Industry Collaboration: The need for greater collaboration between architects, engineers, builders, and policymakers to drive the adoption of Passive House. Let's continue the conversation and work together to make Passive House the standard for future homes! Many thanks to: Samantha Jevons Adam Harper Adam Layhe Gleeson Homes Sarah McClelland Turner & Townsend Dan Postill Bowman Riley, Architects, Building Consultants, Interiors Kevin Pratt Pure Haus Roger Stannard Jim Wild Five Rise Contractors Chris Iredale Michael Gration Tony Podmore MSc IEng MIMechE #PassiveHouse #SustainableBuilding #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction #contractor #builtenviroment

Effective from May 1st: The National Construction Code changes represent the most significant update since its inception. But what does this mean for you? 🏠 More comfortable homes 🌿 Healthier living 🦽Homes that suit all stages of life 💡 Cost Efficiency Curious about how Geelong Homes is adapting to the NCC 2022 changes? Check out our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4avXdGa

A really insightful read. Interesting research in to global construction costs with a focus on a range of countries and sectors.

For the first time, Bristol has entered the top 10 in our rankings of 100 cities based on building costs. What factors are driving this change in Bristol’s construction market? Find out by downloading the #ArcadisInternationalConstructionCosts 2024 report: https://lnkd.in/giVWpdpz

Did you know that building regulations for residential buildings 🏡 differ from commercial buildings? 🏢 That's right, some of the building regulations vary depending on the project type. You might be surprised to learn that commercial buildings even have their own dedicated Approved Documents in some cases. Competence is key 🔑 Read more about the differences in our latest article, focusing on residential building regulations: https://lnkd.in/eck3u_eU Stay tuned for Part 2. #approvedinspectors #buildingregs #buildingregulations #buildinginspector #buildingsafety

How New Construction Projects Elevate Local Real Estate Markets 🏗️ Discover the multiple benefits that new construction projects bring to communities, from increased property values to enhanced quality of life. #RealEstateImpact #CommunityGrowth #PropertyValueIncrease #KWT

In this newly published case study, learn about how CEE New Homes team helped the Verdant Apartments, an 82-unit affordable housing building in St. Paul, achieve the Passive House Institute U.S. certification. CEE played a crucial role by providing recommendations early in the building process to maximize efficiency throughout the building. Read the full case study: https://hubs.ly/Q02tHnJ00 Learn more about CEE's New Construction Services: https://hubs.ly/Q02tHLKb0

From residential to commercial we’ve got the experience for every project.

The Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report calculates an index using 20 building types, such as residential, commercial and public sector, and takes into account #construction costs and market conditions. The results? Three American cities are listed in the top 10 as most expensive in the world for construction. They are: * City of New York is #5 * City and County of San Francisco is #6 * City of Philadelphia is #7 Fortunately, using #modern #buildingmaterials like #EIFS with Drainage (e.g. Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) are a very tangible way for #architects, #designers, #engineers, #developers, #buildingowners and #governmentofficials to control #costs in #newconstruction and #renovation. But don't take our word for it. Information compiled by RSMeans Data from Gordian, the authoritative subscription-based construction costs firm, shows that the installed cost of EIFS are significantly less than other, #heavyweight cladding options like #curtainwall, #stone, #precast and #brick. In fact, the latest, 2Q24 data shows that walls clad in brick veneer with #steel backup are 68% more expensive than similar EIFS walls on 3-story, 6-story, and 15-story newly constructed apartment buildings on a national basis. Other cost highlights can be found at the site of the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) association right here https://lnkd.in/ekQwU-3v Since the "I" in "EIFS" stands for insulation, it is no surprise that EIFS have always met the continuous insulation requirements (e.g. ASHRAE 90.1) mandated by the International Code Council's International Energy Conservation Code ever since they came into effect in 2013. Here's a case study published by Habitat Magazine that shows EIFS in a #retrofit application in Brooklyn, https://lnkd.in/dGrwcrPV With more finishes than ever before, one can see some great examples of EIFS projects from all over #northamerica at EIMA's photo gallery. https://lnkd.in/ddjUwqxS www.eima.com #eima #architecture #design #constructioncosts #financialvalue #buildingperformance #sustainability #energyefficiency

The Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report calculates an index using 20 building types, such as residential, commercial and public sector, and takes into account #construction costs and market conditions. The results? Three American cities are listed in the top 10 as most expensive in the world for construction. They are: * City of New York is #5 * City and County of San Francisco is #6 * City of Philadelphia is #7 Fortunately, using #modern #buildingmaterials like #EIFS with Drainage (e.g. Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) are a very tangible way for #architects, #designers, #engineers, #developers, #buildingowners and #governmentofficials to control #costs in #newconstruction and #renovation. But don't take my word for it. Information compiled by RSMeans Data from Gordian, the authoritative subscription-based construction costs firm, shows that the installed cost of EIFS are significantly less than other, #heavyweight cladding options like #curtainwall, #stone, #precast and #brick. In fact, the latest, 2Q24 data shows that walls clad in brick veneer with #steel backup are 68% more expensive than similar EIFS walls on 3-story, 6-story, and 15-story newly constructed apartment buildings on a national basis. Other cost highlights can be found at the site of the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) association right here https://lnkd.in/ekQwU-3v Since the "I" in "EIFS" stands for insulation, it is no surprise that EIFS have always met the continuous insulation requirements (e.g. ASHRAE 90.1) mandated by the International Code Council's International Energy Conservation Code ever since they came into effect in 2013. Here's a case study published by Habitat Magazine that shows EIFS in a #retrofit application in Brooklyn, https://lnkd.in/dGrwcrPV With more finishes than ever before, one can see some great examples of EIFS projects from all over #northamerica at EIMA's photo gallery. https://lnkd.in/ddjUwqxS www.eima.com #eima #architecture #design #constructioncosts #financialvalue #buildingperformance #sustainability #energyefficiency