When it comes to designing today's new residential, commercial, and institutional properties, building construction is a brand new game. The trends of efficiency, productivity, and technology are stronger than ever before and coming together to produce the building excellence required to compete in today's world economy.
The energy crunch of the 1970s was a wake-up call for Americans accustomed to a never-ending supply of cheap heat and power. Not only did energy prices skyrocket, but there was an increasing awareness of the harmful impact of energy production on the environment, including pollution, global warming, and habitat destruction. Contractors working in insulation, thermo-pane windows, premium doors, and waste heat exchangers enjoyed big increases in sales. Builders with a track record in tight envelope construction had an inside track in getting business.