Renewable energy sales and use tax exemptions for builders
If their homebuyers make the shift to renewable energy, builders may benefit from these renewable energy tax exemptions.
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Uniting affordability, efficiency in a mixed-use development
Energy efficient housing can also be affordable, as seen in this mixed-income, mixed-use development led by the Denver Housing Authority.
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Offsite construction unlocks green building opportunities
The environmental benefits of modular building are numerous, including reduced emissions, less construction waste and lower energy use.
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Retrofitting a passive home
The best time to design a passive house is before construction starts, but retrofitting a home to the passive standard isn’t impossible.
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Built for comfort—Passive house in Colorado
The passive house standard is ideal for Colorado to help builders construct homes that keep their clients comfortable, come snow or sun.
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DIY remodeling boom likely won’t outlive the pandemic
The pandemic drove an increase in homeowners undertaking DIY remodeling projects in 2020, but JCHS predicts that it won’t last.
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New platform aims to fill labor gaps
A new online platform aims to connect trade laborers with contractors and builders looking for skilled workers. TraLaMa (the Trade
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The events of 2020 are likely to have a lasting effect. Builders should take note of these design predictions for 2021.
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Women in Colorado are shaping an energy efficient future
As in the construction industry, women are underrepresented in the energy efficiency industry.
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What the WFH era means for new home builders
Buyers who work from home have different needs from those of traditional buyers. New construction is a great option for these buyers.
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