As homeowners become increasingly aware of home performance and the benefits it offers, home-performance contractors must continue to find ways to promote and differentiate themselves from their ...

KZN Public Works takes a decisive stand against incompetence by blacklisting six contractors for poor performance amid rising ...

Trends in home-performance contracting are shifting, and changed market behaviors are having an effect on comfort demand, energy efficiency, and HVAC contractors’ bottom lines.

Yet, in truth, to enjoy comprehensive, long-term energy savings, homeowners will need what is called a full Measured Home Performance upgrade by a certified Home Performance Contractor (HPC)—one ...

Tell your contractors you want 3 air changes at 50 pascals – and if they run, good! Giving you new language to describe what you want from your home is one of the main goals of “Home Diagnosis ...

An Efficiency Manifesto: Energy and Home Performance Programs Need Serious Reform Nate Adams describes the pain that contractors go through under the current paradigm of efficiency programs.

PITTSBURGH — Talk about a knowledgeable owner! Brad Oberg knows about innovative p-h-c products before most contractors. Oberg is president of IBACOS, a research firm that works with the U.S.

The HVAC contractor must handle all aspects of home and building envelope air sealing, insulation, and health and safety as a one-stop resource When asked what is the best way to increase the ...

The study examines 12 project management activities and seven performance metrics, establishing maturity levels and reflecting how many contractors are currently using site data effectively.

Home-performance contractors test each house using sophisticated equipment, analyze the data, and only then make recommendations as to which solutions are right for the house. Air sealing the home is ...