NCBPA is leading efforts to enable this valuable legislation to save taxpayers $1.1 Billion via energy and water savings projects in publicly-owned buildings. Sponsored by Rep. John Szoka (R-45), Rep. Dean Arp (R-69), Rep. Stephen Ross (R-63) and Rep. Chris…
What if we thought of the homebuilding process as if we were building an airplane? By: Steve Scheiner of Schreiner Design and NCBPA Board Member Designing and building an airplane is a process of balances. You design an airframe that…
Joe Bowling started Energy Wise Solutions, Inc. in 2005 to provide greater Charlotte area residents with access to solar photovoltaic and solar hot water systems. Over the years, Joe obtained many industry certifications for renewable energy, green construction and third…
By: Curt Hurd, Residential Buildings Specialist We are in the middle of a robust housing market and residential new construction in North Carolina is going strong – particularly in metro markets. We’ve made some positive strides with Energy Code requirements…
Please find below information on a successful and profitable home performance business in the Raleigh, NC area that is for sale for $160,000. If interested, please follow the steps at the bottom of the email for more information. FOR SALE:…
Last week, NCBPA staff participated in Cape Fear Community College’s 2nd Annual Construction Career Awareness event to speak with high school and community college students about career opportunities in NC’s building performance industry. After the event, John Wojciechowski, Program Director…
What are the risks and rewards of guaranteed energy savings contracts for state and local government projects? Ask Graham Lewis of Schneider Electric. He knows. Graham Lewis is the Performance Contracting Sales Representative for Schneider Electric’s western North Carolina region.…
NCBPA is coordinating an industry sign-on campaign for North Carolina contractors in support of the Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019. This legislation would create a comprehensive, nationwide program to improve education and training for jobs…
Building Scientist. Energy Auditor. Social Media Manager. Home Performance Contractor. Sustainability Educator. Emerging Leader. These are just a few of the roles that Rachel Dodgen fills on a daily basis while working at Energy Reduction Specialists in Greensboro, North Carolina.…
“Just 14 percent of home buyers responding to the NAHB survey were willing to pay extra for a green home. But when asked a different way, more than 80 percent of buyers said they’d be willing to spend at least…