I just
returned from the NAHB’s International Builders Show in Las Vegas. What a great
experience! Our company takes part in so many different ‘behind the scenes’
activities that not only make us better at what we do but help us provide better
materials as well as a more complete knowledge base to our valued clients.
Taking advantage of opportunities like attending the education sessions and
walking the floor to talk to ALL the company reps. Helps us to build
relationships and continue to expand our understanding of Energy Efficiency and
Green building. This expanded understanding helps to set us apart from other
builders.
Regular
attendance at trade shows is but one of the many important things our company
participates in. Andrew Moore, is Co-chair of the NVBIA Green building
committee and active in the NVBIA on the executive committee and Custom
Builders Council. We are also part of a buying group called CBUSA that helps us
to purchase materials at a lower rate. A rate that we pass directly onto our
buyers. CBUSA allows us to pool our buying power and buy at the rates of any of
the national chains. These local affiliations help to grow
our reach. Networking within our community is essential to what we do. As a
part of the larger Building and Energy community we can work together to serve
our clients.
One
example of us working together was mentioned in a previous blog post about The
Energy House team. They let me do what I do. Without these collaborations we
would be a lesser company offering a lesser product. But with my partners I can
stand on the shoulders of those that came before me an aim higher.
That is
exactly what we are doing with our newest LEED home, aiming higher. This home
with its advanced energy package, including geo-thermal HVAC will be the best home it can be because of my
partners. Partners like the USGBC that have helped to pave the road ahead of
me. Using approved techniques we can build a more efficient, more comfortable,
healthier home. And the consumer will know it is a better home because we will
have it inspected by an independent third party who will verify it to the
exacting standards as set forth by LEED for Homes.
