NAHB Green Building

11National Green Building CertificationNational Green Building Certification

National GreenNational GreenBuilding ProgramBuilding ProgramOverviewOverview

Presenter: John Kremke II, CGB, CGPPresenter: John Kremke II, CGB, CGP

Porter County Builders AssociationPorter County Builders AssociationChairman, Green Building AllianceChairman, Green Building Alliance

Director of Construction and Development Operations, Director of Construction and Development Operations, Accent Homes, Inc.Accent Homes, Inc.

Certified Green Professional (CGP)Certified Green Professional (CGP)

April 8, 2009April 8, 2009


Presentation TopicsPresentation Topics

What is Green Building? What it is not.What is Green Building? What it is not. NAHB National Green Building Program NAHB National Green Building Program

OverviewOverview PCBA Green Build Events and Educational PCBA Green Build Events and Educational

OpportunitiesOpportunities


Green Building StandardsGreen Building Standards Green Certification goes beyond Energy – Green Certification goes beyond Energy –

7 green principles7 green principles Includes all market segments (affordable, Includes all market segments (affordable,

moderate priced, move-up)moderate priced, move-up) Guidelines/Standards are ENERGY STAR Guidelines/Standards are ENERGY STAR

compatiblecompatible Certification is still available (for a short Certification is still available (for a short

time) to requirements of NAHB Model time) to requirements of NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines Green Home Building Guidelines (Guidelines)(Guidelines)

Guidelines defined green in 2005Guidelines defined green in 2005 Eventually Guidelines will be phased out Eventually Guidelines will be phased out

and will not be updated. Certification to and will not be updated. Certification to Standards will be used solely.Standards will be used solely.

Defining GreenDefining Green


A Needed Agreement on a Single A Needed Agreement on a Single Definition of Green, Definition of Green, at last . . .at last . . .

The 2 year ANSI process:The 2 year ANSI process: 42 member consensus committee42 member consensus committee Strict rules for open and wide participationStrict rules for open and wide participation ANSI approval as a National Consensus ANSI approval as a National Consensus

StandardStandard


National Green Building StandardNational Green Building Standard Developed by ANSI consensus process; Developed by ANSI consensus process;

approved early 2009 and will be periodically approved early 2009 and will be periodically reviewed & updatedreviewed & updated Sponsored by NAHB & International Code Council Sponsored by NAHB & International Code Council

(ICC)(ICC) 42 committee members included:42 committee members included:

36% Producers36% Producers 33% Users33% Users 31% General31% General

7 Task Groups7 Task Groups Updated and improved derivative of the NAHB Updated and improved derivative of the NAHB

Model Green Building GuidelinesModel Green Building Guidelines Completed 3 Ballot & Public Comment Cycles Completed 3 Ballot & Public Comment Cycles

(addressed over 2,000 comments)(addressed over 2,000 comments) Copies now for sale from Copies now for sale from www.BuilderBooks.comwww.BuilderBooks.com

Updated and more stringent than GuidelinesUpdated and more stringent than Guidelines

Defining GreenDefining Green


Why National Green Building Why National Green Building Program?Program?

One recognizable standardOne recognizable standard Above code requirementsAbove code requirements Voluntary Voluntary Ability to respond to market demands Ability to respond to market demands Perfect for builders already building above Perfect for builders already building above

minimumsminimums Compatible with Energy StarCompatible with Energy Star


National Green Building National Green Building

ProgramProgram

Consumer, Community & Consumer, Community & Industry BenefitsIndustry Benefits


Consumer BenefitsConsumer Benefits

Higher performing than non-certified homes, Higher performing than non-certified homes, typically built “beyond code” typically built “beyond code”

Consumer confidence that home will perform Consumer confidence that home will perform as claimed; independent 3as claimed; independent 3rdrd-party verification -party verification

Required Homeowner education helps them Required Homeowner education helps them understand their role in their new homeunderstand their role in their new home

Certified home is more than simply energy Certified home is more than simply energy efficient but green and sustainable – 7 green efficient but green and sustainable – 7 green principlesprinciples

Bragging rights that their home is green Bragging rights that their home is green certified to the best program availablecertified to the best program available


Community BenefitsCommunity Benefits

Incentives for on-site recycling and re-use of Incentives for on-site recycling and re-use of resources – reduced wasteresources – reduced waste

Construction of verified green and “beyond Construction of verified green and “beyond code” buildings – less life cycle maintenancecode” buildings – less life cycle maintenance

Incentives for low impact development Incentives for low impact development techniques – reduced development impacttechniques – reduced development impact

Reduced infrastructure maintenanceReduced infrastructure maintenance Incentives for public transportation and Incentives for public transportation and

community recyclingcommunity recycling Resource and Water efficiencyResource and Water efficiency


Industry Benefits &Industry Benefits &Marketing SupportMarketing Support

NAHB-endorsed national program based on NAHB-endorsed national program based on national consensus standardnational consensus standard

Confidence in credibility of third-party verification; Confidence in credibility of third-party verification; overcome consumer cynicism over definition of overcome consumer cynicism over definition of “green”“green”

Confidence - Provides standards to avoid Confidence - Provides standards to avoid “Greenwashing”“Greenwashing”

Recognition as early adopter for inevitable future Recognition as early adopter for inevitable future of our industryof our industry

Less overall construction costs to implementLess overall construction costs to implement Levels the playing field, but provides flexibility for Levels the playing field, but provides flexibility for

market differentiation market differentiation


Marketing Support from NAHB Marketing Support from NAHB National Brand RecognitionNational Brand Recognition

Use of NAHB & NAHB Research Center logos/marks Use of NAHB & NAHB Research Center logos/marks in promotional materialsin promotional materials

NAHB developing National Green Building NAHB developing National Green Building Program logos & usage agreements for Program logos & usage agreements for affiliated HBAs, Qualified Projects, and affiliated HBAs, Qualified Projects, and VerifiersVerifiers

NAHB developing collateral on green building NAHB developing collateral on green building and green certification for HBAs, Buildersand green certification for HBAs, Builders


Marketing SupportMarketing Support

NAHB Research CenterNAHB Research Center

Certificate for all certified homesCertificate for all certified homes Optional plaques for certified homesOptional plaques for certified homes Free option to show home on national websiteFree option to show home on national website NAHB maintains record of all certified homesNAHB maintains record of all certified homes


Toll-free hotline – support for builders, buyers, Toll-free hotline – support for builders, buyers, verifiersverifiers

Other collateral – downloadable brochures, Other collateral – downloadable brochures, press release templates, fact sheets, etc.; can press release templates, fact sheets, etc.; can be customized by each participating builderbe customized by each participating builder

Use of NAHB Research Center corporate logo Use of NAHB Research Center corporate logo and CERTIFIED markand CERTIFIED mark


Green Home CertificateGreen Home Certificate


Optional Certification PlaqueOptional Certification Plaque

Custom made and unique to each certified building


Certification Level: Gold

Location: Bloomington, IN

Builder: Joe Covington Building Co.

Website: www.builderswebsite.com

Description: [Builder to supply text to describe home.]

Sample Certified Home DisplaySample Certified Home Displayon National Websiteon National Website

Optional home listing and photo listed on national Optional home listing and photo listed on national website (high-traffic site)website (high-traffic site)


The new Standard has an expanded scopeThe new Standard has an expanded scope Land DevelopmentLand Development Single FamilySingle Family Multi-familyMulti-family AdditionsAdditions RenovationsRenovations

Available Levels of Green CertificationAvailable Levels of Green Certification Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald LevelsBronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald Levels Minimum score per section required for each Minimum score per section required for each

levellevel Need additional points across all sectionsNeed additional points across all sections The lowest section score determines the The lowest section score determines the

home’s overall scorehome’s overall score


National Green Building StandardNational Green Building StandardPoints RequiredPoints Required


Lot Design, Preparation and Lot Design, Preparation and DevelopmentDevelopment

Minimize environmental impact – Infill?Minimize environmental impact – Infill? Mass transportation and pedestrian opportunitiesMass transportation and pedestrian opportunities Project team and established goalsProject team and established goals Minimize impacts to slope disturbances and natural resourcesMinimize impacts to slope disturbances and natural resources Minimize soil disturbance and erosionMinimize soil disturbance and erosion Maintain natural drainage features and patternsMaintain natural drainage features and patterns Landscaping to limit water and energy usageLandscaping to limit water and energy usage Increased densitiesIncreased densities Innovative practices – shared drives, pervious pavementInnovative practices – shared drives, pervious pavement


Resource EfficiencyResource Efficiency

Conditioned floor area square footage limitsConditioned floor area square footage limits Advanced and engineered structural and framing systemsAdvanced and engineered structural and framing systems Building dimensions designed to reduce material wasteBuilding dimensions designed to reduce material waste Detailed framing plansDetailed framing plans Precut and prefabricated componentsPrecut and prefabricated components Stacked storiesStacked stories Pre-finished materials (trim, doors, etc.)Pre-finished materials (trim, doors, etc.) Adequate roof overhangs – durabilityAdequate roof overhangs – durability Proper foundation drainage and finished gradeProper foundation drainage and finished grade Proper flashing and sealing on plansProper flashing and sealing on plans Recycled construction wasteRecycled construction waste


Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency

Heating and cooling systems sized to Manual J (mandatory)Heating and cooling systems sized to Manual J (mandatory) HVAC ducts sealedHVAC ducts sealed Seal/flash exterior walls, windows, doors, penetrationsSeal/flash exterior walls, windows, doors, penetrations Proper attic ventilation and seal attic entranceProper attic ventilation and seal attic entrance Sealed recessed can light fixtures (where used)Sealed recessed can light fixtures (where used) Third party verification for building envelope air infiltrationThird party verification for building envelope air infiltration Additional practices include LED or CFL lighting, using Energy Additional practices include LED or CFL lighting, using Energy

Star rated light fixtures and appliances, occupancy sensors on Star rated light fixtures and appliances, occupancy sensors on indoor lights, use of renewable energy heating and coolingindoor lights, use of renewable energy heating and cooling


Water EfficiencyWater Efficiency

Reduce indoor hot water usage -on demand heater, less that 40 Reduce indoor hot water usage -on demand heater, less that 40 feet hot water pipe runs, engineered systemsfeet hot water pipe runs, engineered systems

Water conserving appliancesWater conserving appliances Water efficient shower heads, faucets and toiletsWater efficient shower heads, faucets and toilets Irrigation system installed that is low volume, zoned, subsurface Irrigation system installed that is low volume, zoned, subsurface

and equipped with rain and soil moisture sensorsand equipped with rain and soil moisture sensors Rainwater collection and distributionRainwater collection and distribution Water quality filterWater quality filter Innovative practices – graywater system for irrigation (where Innovative practices – graywater system for irrigation (where

permitted by local code)permitted by local code)


Indoor Environmental QualityIndoor Environmental Quality

Air handling equipment not in garage unless in a sealed roomAir handling equipment not in garage unless in a sealed room Power or direct vent heating and water heating exhaust in conditioned Power or direct vent heating and water heating exhaust in conditioned

spacesspaces Sealed fireplacesSealed fireplaces Garage/House door sealed and gasketedGarage/House door sealed and gasketed No carpeting near toilets and bathing fixturesNo carpeting near toilets and bathing fixtures Low VOC wall coatingsLow VOC wall coatings Zero VOC site applied interior finishing productsZero VOC site applied interior finishing products CO2 alarmsCO2 alarms Proper kitchen, bath and dryer venting to outdoorsProper kitchen, bath and dryer venting to outdoors Bath or Laundry exhaust fan on timerBath or Laundry exhaust fan on timer HVAC registers protected/covered during constructionHVAC registers protected/covered during construction Moisture control in crawl spaces, baths and tile backingMoisture control in crawl spaces, baths and tile backing Innovative Practices - Humidity monitoring systemInnovative Practices - Humidity monitoring system


Operation, Maintenance and Operation, Maintenance and Building Owner EducationBuilding Owner Education

Owner’s manualOwner’s manual Owner orientation and trainingOwner orientation and training Multi-family operation and maintenance manualMulti-family operation and maintenance manual


Green Building MythsGreen Building Myths

andand

Green Building Green Building RealitiesRealities


Green Building Myth #1Green Building Myth #1

Consumers only care about the Consumers only care about the bottom line; they don’t care about bottom line; they don’t care about green green


Green Building Reality #1Green Building Reality #1

Homebuyers do care about green Homebuyers do care about green and are willing to pay for it!and are willing to pay for it!


Builder’s ViewBuilder’s View

Builder in Delaware states that 70% of his current sales Builder in Delaware states that 70% of his current sales are generated as a result of potentially seeing that sign are generated as a result of potentially seeing that sign and touring that homeand touring that home

Builder in Texas with 25 year track record of building Builder in Texas with 25 year track record of building green energy efficient homes says 2008 was a good, green energy efficient homes says 2008 was a good, 2009 will be better2009 will be better


From The Wall Street From The Wall Street JournalJournalFebruary 4, 2009February 4, 2009

Journalist Wendy Bounds asks:Journalist Wendy Bounds asks:

““Is it worth the dough to get the props?Is it worth the dough to get the props? One-third of home buyers surveyed said One-third of home buyers surveyed said

they were willing to pay a $20,000 premium they were willing to pay a $20,000 premium for a green home. for a green home.

A key factor: the promise of reduced A key factor: the promise of reduced operational costs.”*operational costs.”*

*According to a 2008 *According to a 2008 McGraw-Hill ConstructionMcGraw-Hill Construction report report


20K per house is a lot of green20K per house is a lot of green Most customers will never have to come Most customers will never have to come

up with that muchup with that much Many builders are closer to Bronze or Many builders are closer to Bronze or

Silver than they realizeSilver than they realize


Green Building Myth #2 Green Building Myth #2

Green Building is a fad; it’s not very Green Building is a fad; it’s not very important to homebuyersimportant to homebuyers



There is significant interest and There is significant interest and inevitable growth in green building inevitable growth in green building and green building certificationand green building certification


Market TrendsMarket Trends McGraw-Hill says market is approaching McGraw-Hill says market is approaching

“tipping point” and predicts green building “tipping point” and predicts green building may triple from 2008-2013may triple from 2008-2013

Growing consumer demand, dramatic changes Growing consumer demand, dramatic changes in last 3 yearsin last 3 years Regulatory mandates - energyRegulatory mandates - energy Development of consensus standardDevelopment of consensus standard High-performance homes becoming High-performance homes becoming

mainstreammainstream Moving beyond just energy – evolution to Moving beyond just energy – evolution to

consumer desire for total “green” offeringsconsumer desire for total “green” offerings Inevitable growth – Environmentally conscious Inevitable growth – Environmentally conscious

buyers (boomers, Gen X and Y)buyers (boomers, Gen X and Y)


Green Certification Green Certification ProgramsPrograms

Guidelines/Standards based green Guidelines/Standards based green programsprograms

35+ sponsored by HBAs across 35+ sponsored by HBAs across the U.S. in 10 yearsthe U.S. in 10 years

Local modifications to reflect Local modifications to reflect climate and style climate and style

150,000 certified homes nationally 150,000 certified homes nationally thru 2007thru 2007



Building green is too expensiveBuilding green is too expensive



National Green Building Program is National Green Building Program is affordableaffordable


Cost Analysis & Cost Analysis & ComparisonComparison

Generally there are 3 costs associated Generally there are 3 costs associated with building & certifying to National Green with building & certifying to National Green Building CertificationBuilding Certification Construction CostsConstruction Costs Verification/Testing CostsVerification/Testing Costs Certification Fees Certification Fees


1. Verification Costs1. Verification Costs Determined locally between Builder and Determined locally between Builder and

VerifierVerifier Market rate based on supply and demandMarket rate based on supply and demand

More than 350 Verifiers with National coverageMore than 350 Verifiers with National coverage 100’s more in the process of becoming accredited100’s more in the process of becoming accredited

Inspections typically taking 90-120 minutes Inspections typically taking 90-120 minutes each (rough & final)each (rough & final)

Many verifiers also provide other Many verifiers also provide other inspection/testing services and are already on inspection/testing services and are already on sitesite Testing fees set by the marketTesting fees set by the market


2. Certification Fees2. Certification Fees Single-Family HomesSingle-Family Homes

$200 per home for NAHB members$200 per home for NAHB members $500 for non-members of NAHB$500 for non-members of NAHB

Multifamily buildingsMultifamily buildings $200 per building ($500 for non-NAHB members) $200 per building ($500 for non-NAHB members)

plus per-unit fee ($20)plus per-unit fee ($20)

Land DevelopmentLand Development Design Approval ($2,500)Design Approval ($2,500) Certified Development ($2,500)Certified Development ($2,500)


Note: All 3 of these programs are in their infancy, so costs are likely to change as the programs develop.

3. Combined Costs as Percentage of House Cost

Rating SystemRating System Bronze/CertifiedBronze/Certified SilverSilver GoldGoldEmerald/Emerald/PlatinumPlatinum

GBGGBG 1.0 – 1.4%1.0 – 1.4% 2.3 – 3.4%2.3 – 3.4% 4.7 – 6.4%4.7 – 6.4% NANA

NGBSNGBS 1.1 – 1.7%1.1 – 1.7% 2.8 – 3.1%2.8 – 3.1% 6.9 – 7.6%6.9 – 7.6% 16.3 – 16.9%16.3 – 16.9%

LEED-HLEED-H 3.6 – 5.6%3.6 – 5.6% 5.1 – 7.4%5.1 – 7.4% 11.2 –13.5% 11.2 –13.5% 17.3 – 22.9%17.3 – 22.9%

Base House is minimum code. Dallas production house cost of $172,700 is represented.



It is difficult and complicated to build It is difficult and complicated to build greengreen



Many builders find green building to Many builders find green building to be “very easy” or somewhat easy”be “very easy” or somewhat easy”


Industry Trends in Industry Trends in GreenGreen

22ndnd annual annual Professional BuilderProfessional Builder magazine survey magazine survey findings (2008):findings (2008):

Respondents found the program “Very or Somewhat Respondents found the program “Very or Somewhat easy to use”easy to use”

Energy Star Program Energy Star Program 70%70% NAHB GreenNAHB Green 44%44% LEED-H LEED-H 23%23%

Respondents found the program “Very or Somewhat Respondents found the program “Very or Somewhat reliable”reliable”

Energy Star Program Energy Star Program 73%73% NAHB GreenNAHB Green 50%50% LEED-H LEED-H 48%48%


NAHB & NAHB Research NAHB & NAHB Research CenterCenter


Roles and Roles and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesof the Major Playersof the Major Players

NAHBNAHB NAHB Research CenterNAHB Research Center Local HBAs – Porter County Builder’s Local HBAs – Porter County Builder’s

AssociationAssociation


Promoting green = major priority for NAHBPromoting green = major priority for NAHB Co-sponsored ANSI standard development Co-sponsored ANSI standard development

with ICCwith ICC Funded Funded www.nahbgreen.orgwww.nahbgreen.org

2,753 registered users2,753 registered users Growing at 17%/monthGrowing at 17%/month

10,000 user sessions in July10,000 user sessions in July Green is key topic for NAHB meetings:Green is key topic for NAHB meetings:

IBSIBS NAHB board meetingsNAHB board meetings Nation’s Building NewsNation’s Building News Promotional materials created for HBAsPromotional materials created for HBAs

Active nationally with advocacy on greenActive nationally with advocacy on green NAHB National Green Building ProgramNAHB National Green Building Program


NAHB Research Center only NAHB-authorized certifying body for National Program NAHB Research Center only NAHB-authorized certifying body for National Program CertificationCertification

Research Center role:Research Center role: Develop National Green Building Certification scoring tool and inspection criteriaDevelop National Green Building Certification scoring tool and inspection criteria Accredit and oversee verifiers; Accredit and oversee verifiers;

list accredited verifiers on list accredited verifiers on www.nahbgreen.orgwww.nahbgreen.org

Issue project Issue project certificationcertification


Process Overview – Green BuildingsProcess Overview – Green Buildings 100% Verification100% Verification Verification by an NAHB Research Center Verification by an NAHB Research Center

accredited verifieraccredited verifier Verification inspections required at rough and Verification inspections required at rough and

finalfinal Verifiers may provide design consulting Verifiers may provide design consulting

assistance to builder but this is not requiredassistance to builder but this is not required Multifamily buildings will be certified by Multifamily buildings will be certified by

building, not by unitbuilding, not by unit Builder agreement required (once for all Builder agreement required (once for all

houses)houses)


HBAs Affiliated HBAs Affiliated with the National with the National ProgramProgram An effective national network of An effective national network of

affiliated HBAsaffiliated HBAs Utilizing NAHB Research Center’s Utilizing NAHB Research Center’s

National Green Building CertificationNational Green Building Certification Assisting in local efforts in Assisting in local efforts in

education, outreach and green education, outreach and green marketing in their markets and to marketing in their markets and to their members and industry partnerstheir members and industry partners


Porter County Builders AssociationPorter County Builders Association Green Building AllianceGreen Building Alliance Living Green Expo – Ivy Tech, Valparaiso, November 6-8Living Green Expo – Ivy Tech, Valparaiso, November 6-8

VendorsVendors Education opportunitiesEducation opportunities Community EducationCommunity Education

Green Parade September, 2009Green Parade September, 2009 Muddy Boots ToursMuddy Boots Tours Other EducationOther Education

Green Certified Development – First in nationGreen Certified Development – First in nation CGP Designation (Certified Green Professional)CGP Designation (Certified Green Professional)

Valparaiso, May 19-21Valparaiso, May 19-21 Indianapolis, April 21-23, September 14-16 and October 25-27Indianapolis, April 21-23, September 14-16 and October 25-27

Education, Education, EducationEducation, Education, Education Real Estate agents, appraisers, lenders, builders, communityReal Estate agents, appraisers, lenders, builders, community

www.pcbaonline.comwww.pcbaonline.com


APPENDIXAPPENDIXSome of the Technical Some of the Technical DetailsDetails


Additional Program Additional Program EnhancementsEnhancements

““Green Approved” programGreen Approved” program Building Systems; Modular Building Systems; Modular

ProductsProducts Pre-approved points for green Pre-approved points for green

productsproducts


Points Required for HomesPoints Required for HomesCertified Under the Certified Under the GuidelinesGuidelines

Points Required for the 3 different levels of Green Building Category Bronze Silver Gold Lot Design, Preparation, and Development 8 10 12 Resource Efficiency 44 60 77 Energy Efficiency 37 62 100 Water Efficiency 6 13 19 Indoor Environmental Quality 32 54 72 Operation, Maintenance, and Homeowner Education 7 7 9 Global Impact 3 5 6 Add’l points from secions of your choice 100 100 100 Totals 237 311 395

Defining Green, cont.Defining Green, cont.


Defining GreenDefining Green National Green Building Program – National Green Building Program –

HistoryHistory

1995:1995: Green Building gained more Green Building gained more mainstream industry interestmainstream industry interest

2005:2005: NAHB Research Center developed NAHB Research Center developed NAHB Model Green Home Building NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines per NAHB’s requestGuidelines per NAHB’s request

1995-2008:1995-2008: 50+ local green building 50+ local green building programs developed and implemented, programs developed and implemented, many were Guidelines-basedmany were Guidelines-based


Defining Green, Defining Green, cont.cont.

2007:2007: NAHB and ICC announce partnership to NAHB and ICC announce partnership to develop consensus-based National Green develop consensus-based National Green Building StandardBuilding Standard

2008:2008: National Green Building Program and National Green Building Program and Certification (based on Guidelines) launched Certification (based on Guidelines) launched at 2008 International Builders’ Showat 2008 International Builders’ Show

2009:2009: ANSI National Green Building Standard ANSI National Green Building Standard Approved expanding the national certification Approved expanding the national certification to include developments, multi-family, to include developments, multi-family, renovations and additionsrenovations and additions


NAHB Research Center NAHB Research Center OverviewOverview Established in 1964Established in 1964 Wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiaryWholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary

of NAHBof NAHB MissionMission

To improve the quality, affordability, To improve the quality, affordability, durability, and environmental performance durability, and environmental performance of housingof housing

MethodologyMethodology Promote innovation in home building Promote innovation in home building

products/systems, technology, and products/systems, technology, and construction processesconstruction processes


CapabilitiesCapabilities Market ResearchMarket Research

QuantitativeQuantitative QualitativeQualitative

Lab Testing & CertificationLab Testing & Certification Third-party accreditedThird-party accredited Product CertificationsProduct Certifications Quality Management CertificationsQuality Management Certifications

Field Evaluations & DemonstrationsField Evaluations & Demonstrations Code ComplianceCode Compliance Information DisseminationInformation Dissemination

ToolBaseToolBase


Our Team - Our Team - 85 employees with expertise 85 employees with expertise in all aspects of home building science & in all aspects of home building science & researchresearch Mechanical, Structural, Electrical EngineersMechanical, Structural, Electrical Engineers Land PlannersLand Planners Wood ScientistsWood Scientists EconomistsEconomists ArchitectsArchitects Builders/RemodelersBuilders/Remodelers Lab TechniciansLab Technicians Market Research ExpertsMarket Research Experts


Laboratory Credentials = business culture of Laboratory Credentials = business culture of rigor and credibilityrigor and credibility IAS IAS (International Accreditation Service)(International Accreditation Service)

Test Lab (ISO 17025)Test Lab (ISO 17025) Inspection Agency (ISO 17020)Inspection Agency (ISO 17020)

NIST – NVLAP NIST – NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program)Accreditation Program) Test Lab (ISO 17025)Test Lab (ISO 17025)

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Development Use of Materials Bulletin AdministratorUse of Materials Bulletin Administrator

IAPMO IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)and Mechanical Officials) Recognized Test LabRecognized Test Lab

City of Los Angeles, CACity of Los Angeles, CA Testing Agency LicenseTesting Agency License

OthersOthers

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