In an era where tight schedules, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, and low cost are priorities, many builders are increasingly switching to smarter construction techniques such as pre-assembly, prefabrication, and Zero Energy Ready to rise to the occasion.
Smart construction techniques typically involve:
1. Planning, Designing, and Building
It helps if you work with an experienced company that can see your project through from concept to completion. By working with your design team and getting involved in every stage of the project, they can recommend materials or techniques for achieving optimal energy efficiency and cost savings from the earliest stages of development.
During construction, you get the contractor and the architects and engineers to work together to find the best materials, techniques, and processes that maximize your investment for the greatest value, comfort, and longevity in the long-term.
Just as important are design features such as building orientation, roof overhangs, and window placement to control daylight hours and solar gain.
2. Energy Performance and Efficiency
Smarter structures are designed and built to provide increasing savings with time. According to the EPA, getting commercial and industrial buildings to improve their energy efficiency by 10% can result in savings of over $40 billion.
Even greater savings can be achieved with the design of a Zero Energy Building (ZEB) or Passive House facility that takes into account the effects of the atmosphere, air quality, lighting, traffic low, and equipment.
The process also develops strategies for reducing or eliminating wasteful construction practices and costly design weaknesses, reducing the building’s overall energy consumption, and and using durable materials.
By streamlining your energy usage, the savings can be returned to your company’s bottom line while creating room for your employees and customers to thrive.
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