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Why Do You Ask?
Asking questions is the lifeblood of innovation.
We don’t crave the answers, we crave the questions. Eventually, the questions and
resulting intelligence leads to new ideas, new products, and new technologies.
We must be willing to ask questions that we may never uncover the answers to.
We must be inquisitive enough to uncover the questions, and brave enough to seek the answers.
Why are Heat Pumps So Hot?
Heat pumps have gotten a bad rap for not being adequate for cold climates. In the past, this was partly true, necessitating an electric...
Andrew Poerschke
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Is Santa a Building Scientist?
On first reflection, this may seem like a ridiculous question - but it's Christmas, and that’s always a good time of year to ponder. When...
IBACOS Team
Dec 10, 20243 min read
When Did You Last Ask Your Trades?
I recently participated in an industry workshop where +/-30 professionals from many facets of construction gathered to help craft the...
Glenn Cottrell
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Weather the Storm?
In recent years, extreme weather events like Hurricane Helene have highlighted the urgent need for resilience in homebuilding. A...
Anthony Grisolia
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Red or Blue... Does It Really Matter?
With every new administration in the White House, there are shifts in federal policy that can significantly impact the homebuilding...
Anthony Grisolia
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Why a Heat Pump Water Heater?
We all know that the HVAC equipment is the biggest “energy user” in a home. What’s the second? The hot water heater. Traditionally, most...
Clem Newcamp
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Should I Build a New Home or Purchase an Existing One?
Buying a home comes with many, many decisions. The first one that homebuyers must make is: “Should I build a new home or purchase an...
Clem Newcamp
Oct 16, 20242 min read
$25,000 Toward a Downpayment... Help or Harm?
The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2024 , also known as the $25,000 First-Time Buyer Home Grant, was first introduced by the Biden...
Ari Rapport
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Good Software... Few Users. Why?
It happens to the best of us. In our darkest hours, with the weight of decisions and deadlines looming, we conclude that if we just had...
Nik Stoltzfus
Oct 9, 20242 min read
White Brick Homes: Trendy or Durability Disaster?
A sweeping trend across the U.S. right now is painted brick veneer. Many homeowners are choosing to paint their red or yellow brick homes...
Clem Newcamp
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Should We Proactively Prepare for Change?
For America's biggest builders, this is a tough question. In good times, when your divisions are selling every home they produce, and...
Mark Tilley
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Is Your Field Staff Drowning in Homes?
I’ve been in this industry long enough to see the typical production builder wrestle with the superintendent-to-homes-under-construction...
Graham Davis
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Who Moved My Cheese?
Have you ever read the book Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson? It describes four reactions to change in one’s work and life,...
John Koenig
Sep 12, 20242 min read
What's Wrong with Ducts in Attics?
In new residential construction, HVAC systems and ductwork are most commonly installed in attics – especially in the sun belt states....
Anthony Grisolia
Sep 10, 20242 min read
Who's Job Is It, Anyway?
The home is just about finished, and closing is within reach. Relief for the superintendent, right? Not yet. In order to get the home...
Jenny Simon
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Why is Condensation Crashing My Cold Climate Walls?
To tackle wall cavity condensation in northern cold climates, we all know that continuous insulation is your go-to solution. By creating...
Anthony Grisolia
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Who Designs a House?
All homes, including apartments, townhomes, and single-family residences, are complex structures. Modern homes, built to current codes...
Brian Wolfgang
Aug 29, 20243 min read
What's AI Doing for Homebuilders?
AI. It's everywhere in the news, and it's no surprise that it's making its way into homebuilding too. For those who are unsure what AI...
Sam Faller
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Are 3D-Printed Homes for Real?
It feels like a ‘make-believe’ world, but according to the numbers, it is not. In 2022, the 3D printing construction market size was...
Yifei Peng
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Is Your Jobsite Safety a Balancing Act?
Disney’s “Finding Nemo” opens with a pair of clownfish who are living within a sea anemone. Fun fact: An anemone is covered with stinging...
Glenn Cottrell
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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