Keep checking this post for current and interesting information about green building, the construction workforce, and the economics of the construction industry - as vetted by me, Marilynn, of Phoenix Builders LLC.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
LEED for Contractors
Construction Executive, January 2011, reports that Contractors Play a Big Role in LEED Certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design of the US Green Building Council. Contractors directly manage and are responsible for construction waste management, recycled content, and use of regional materials important for a LEED certified building. Read the entire article from our website's Newsletter, www.pxbuilders.com.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Seattle tunnel tsunami-proof?
BizTalk Blog quotes Washington State transportation officials as saying that Seattle's proposed deep-bore tunnel would withstand up to a 9.0 earthquake, including not being flooded by any subsequent tsunami. Read the article at www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2011/03/
Monday, February 14, 2011
Backyard Cottages
If your lot is 4000 sq ft or more, you may be able to build a backyard cottage. Check it out at www.seattle.gov/dpd/Codes/BackyardCottages/overview. Then call us at Phoenix Builders 206-760-8469 for a cost estimate and to help you design your cottage. Other towns in western Washington State also allow backyard cottages, also known as detached accessory dwelling units.
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