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Join us Tuesday June 11th for a presentation
by Peter Yost of Building Green
Managing Energy and Moisture with Equal Intensity in Buildings

White Mountain HBA Evening Keynote:

The High Performance Builder’s Mantra – Manage Energy and Moisture with Equal Intensity

 

The codes keep getting tougher on energy. The introduction of new products and building systems is relentless. And web-savvy customers can THINK they know more about building, including green building, than you do.

 

There is a way to take charge, of both the building process and the business proposition. Getting the building science right guides design, material selection, and job site practices. It also opens the door for true performance-based marketing of your homes and remodeling projects.

 

Peter Yost will use real science, real projects, and real, tried-and-true marketing approaches to layout a 21st century approach to home building and remodeling.


6 pm Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in the Legends Room at Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway Village.
$15 for members, $20 for non-members - this includes salad and pizza from Flatbread Company and plenty of networking!


About our speaker:

Peter Yost is the person you turn to if you want to truly understand how to green your home. He brings more than 25 years experience in building, researching, teaching, writing, and consulting on high-performance homes to his twin roles as director of residential services for BuildingGreen, and technical director for Taunton Press’s GreenBuildingAdvisor.com. His expertise stretches from construction waste management and advanced framing to energy efficiency and building durability.


Peter has been called upon to provide this building-science expertise to the nation’s leading homebuilding programs, including NAHB’s Green Building Standard, USGBC's LEED for Homes, EPA’s WaterSense, and the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America. Peter is an instructor for the Boston Architectural College's Sustainable Design Certificate program and for the University of Massachusetts Department of Building Materials and Wood Technology program in Amherst. A LEED AP, he is a past co-chair of the USGBC's LEED for Homes program, a member of the LEED faculty, and a certified instructor for the NAHB Advanced Green Building: Building Science course. When not at his computer or teaching a class, Peter is often in the attic, basement, or inside the walls of his own 100-year-old home, which he is methodically transforming from an energy hog to a model of efficiency.


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What you may have missed at our April meeting:

Glass Manufactured for Today’s EnergyStar

 Ratings and Codes

Presented by Portland Glass

Portland Glass is proud to sponsor the upcoming White Mountain Home Builders meeting on Tuesday, April 9th beginning at 6:00pm.


The topic of discussion will be on glass and how it is manufactured today to increase energy efficient R & U Values for better insulation. Learn the benefits of Argon Gas, Krypton, Triple Glazed, Sound Proofing and UV Protection.


Other topics will include Shower Enclosures, Mirrors, Closet Organizers, Commercial Glazing/Storefront Materials & Fire Rated Glass to meet today’s codes.


A second drawing on the 50/50 raffle will be held for a 22 X 28 Oval Beveled Edge Wall Mirror with attached hangers for both horizontal and vertical hanging.

 

Come and join us in helping support your local community Home Builders and Remodelers Association.

 

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 beginning at 6 pm in the Legends Room at Eastern Slope Inn.

All are welcome to attend!  $15 for members, $20 for non-members, which includes salad and pizza from Flatbread Company as well as networking opportunities.  We hope to see you there!

 

Interested in sponsoring a meeting?  Contact Gordon Cormack of Cormack Construction Management at (603) 367-8272.

What you may have missed in March:

The Multiple Benefits of Cellulose Insulation
presented by National Fiber

 

Rumors have been swirling for months about the possible changes to the 2012 Energy Code. A move to the 2012 code would necessitate changes such as more insulation, a tighter envelope, tighter ducts, better windows, and more efficient lighting than the 2009 code.

 

Currently, the New Hampshire has only adopted the IECC 2009 code (with amendments), and it looks as though the State is going to leave this issue alone. That doesn’t mean, however, that there won’t be changes down the road for residential builders. It appears that adoption of the code will be left up to individual municipalities. That means that while the State mandate may not line up with the IECC 2012, stricter regulations may still be imposed on builders depending on the actions of local government.

 

Join us this Tuesday, Feb. 12th, as Scott Emond of Superior Insulation takes us through the possible changes in the new 2012 Energy Code, and what they could mean for you as a contractor.

 

Tim Lacey of National Fiber will be speaking about the benefits of cellulose insulation in a thermal and acoustical application. He'll also talk about their product NU Wool and its advantages over other cellulose products.

 

Tuesday, March 12
beginning at 6 pm
Legends Room at Eastern Slope Inn

North Conway Village

$15 for members, $20 for non-members -
this includes Flatbread Company pizza and salad and networking opportunities!

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What you may have missed at our February 12th meeting:
Dispute Resolution for Residential Construction
sponsored by Cooper Cargill Chant

 

Anyone who performs new construction or residential remodeling for clients is exposed to the possibility of a dispute over workmanship, compensation or both. No one likes to think about this but it is a reality that good builders must prepare for. This discussion will focus on simple steps you can take to prevent the problems that can lead to disputes and litigation. We will also discuss contract language, good communication practices and statutory requirements. Finally, we will cover what to do if a serious dispute does arise and how to get it resolved equitably for all parties.

 

Paul Morin and Tricia Newhall-Grahame have been building custom homes and remodeling services in their respective companies for a combined 50-plus years. They have been offering consulting services including mediation, dispute resolution and expert witness testimony for construction related matters individually and through their new firm, The ABACUS Group.

 

Legends Room, Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway Village

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, beginning at 6 pm

$15 for members, $20 for non-members - this includes Flatbread Company pizza and salad - and plenty of networking!

 

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Interested in sponsoring an upcoming meeting?

 

Sponsor a monthly meeting for $200 (member) or $250 (non-member). Team up with a partner pay only $150 each.

Sponsors will also have the opportunity to become the keynote speaker for that month.  Meetings are usually held at the Eastern Slope Inn, but if you are sponsoring, you may prefer to host the meeting at your business.
Sponsors gain valuable exposure for themselves and their products through our meeting announcements which are emailed to a targeted audience and posted on the WMHBRA Facebook page.
FMI: call Gordon at (603) 367-8272 or click to email us

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The White Mountain Home Builders and Remodelers Association are Professionals in your community committed to excellence and the promotion of trade and business education, ethical standards, and leadership in the building industry.

 

Monthly meetings are usually held at the Eastern Slope Inn (Legends Room) on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm. The cost to attend our monthly meetings is $15 for members, $20 for non-members - this includes dinner.

 

 
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