Builder - February 2009 - (Page 56) GETTING STARTED HIGHPERFORMANCE HOMES Today’s new homebuyers want resource-efficient homes with all the benefits of utilizing advanced building techniques. And that’s exactly what the Environments For Living Certified Green program can help builders deliver. This turnkey program is the most comprehensive of its kind, giving builders an edge in selling homes and offering tangible benefits that can be passed on directly to buyers. an estimate of the costs required to meet the program requirements; a heating and cooling energy usage estimate; and an estimated amount of carbon emissions that will be reduced under the Environments For Living Certified Green program. The Environments For Living Certified Green program staff is available to assist builders in preparing the plan input sheet, as well as help locate qualified and certified subcontractors. Once the plan review is completed and builders understand what they need to do to fulfill the program requirements, the job and specifications are ready to go out for bidding. can assist with this through an exclusive arrangement with Green Builder College™, a Web-based initiative from the publishers of Green Builder® magazine. The five-course Environments For Living Certified Green educational track within Green Builder College offers a unique opportunity for builders and subcontractors to learn the science behind high-performance, resourceefficient construction. The course offers specific training in applying the principles of building science on the job site – and the reasons behind it. Because it was developed with proprietary content from the Environments For Living Certified Green program, this online learning experience provides a solid grounding in building science and the tools and understanding to follow the program’s requirements. BUILDING and SELLING HOW TO GET STARTED It’s easy to get started using the Environments For Living Certified Green program. It begins with a plan review of the home or homes the builder intends to build. The plan review provides the builder with: an energy performance analysis of your home plan(s) under the Environments For Living program; a comparison of the way your home plan(s) will perform under the Environment For Living program requirements and the identification of and changes necessary for your home plan(s) to conform to the program requirements; ONLINE EDUCATION Building a high-performance, resourceefficient home isn’t difficult, but builders may need more than a checklist to get there. Many builders begin by getting advanced training in building science, both for themselves and key members of their own organizations. Masco Home Services SALES AND MARKETING Builders using the Environments For Living Certified Green program also have the opportunity to take advantage of sales force training and field training and consultation offered by the program. Marketing materials include appealing, consumer-focused materials that promote
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