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As someone who is passionate about energy efficiency and specializes in reducing the air leakage of new and existing homes, I often end up in conversations with experienced, competent builders who push back on tightening the building envelope because they believe ‘buildings need to breathe’ and ‘if the house is too tight, it will rot’. These criticisms are understandable; these builders may have experienced rot or mold due to moisture that envelope air sealing measures may or may not have contributed to.
Safety — What comes to mind when you hear someone talk about safety procedures, precautions, hazard assessments, etc., in a construction zone? How many of you are rolling your eyes right now? Safety is part of our everyday lives; we automatically assess risk and hazards every time we decide to do something.
Risk is an unplanned event that may, or may not, occur. This event is commonly considered negative but can, in fact, be positive. Frequently the success of a project hinges on the ability of the team to predict a particular outcome but as risks are inherently unpredictable, it is important to try to control them and make them as predictable as possible.
No doubt, the increasing demand for energy with the growing industrial, commercial, and residential load has boosted tariffs significantly the last couple of years. Tariffs work similar to the stock market - the more demand, the more expensive the supply. On one side, the rising cost of energy has put a burden on the utility and fuel supply companies, yet, on the other hand, it has opened a corridor for various businesses to help customers reduce their energy expenses.
On this beautiful spring day, I think back to my childhood, when most days I hadn’t a care in the world. There were also days when I heard my parents negotiating as to which bills could be paid, after rent, and how much would be left for groceries. When I was old enough to truly understand these conversations, I realized how much stress my parents lived with daily.
Throughout the 2020/2021 pandemic, just like many people, I’ve taken to binge watching Netflix – most recently I finished the series “The Crown” – for all it’s acclaim or criticism, it depicts one character who is the focus, and all other characters as uncontrolled variables in the story. Now you’re asking what does this have to do with energy?... frankly… it has everything to do with energy efficiency!
For years, the construction industry has held a stance that insulating your walls or attic is critically important in your space.
Looking to build a deck? Want to renovate your home, or build an entirely new property? From the smallest DIY undertakings to the largest commercial or industrial construction projects, they all have one thing in common. Permits!
What is a permit and why do you need one?
A Permit is an official approval, usually provided by a local government agency, to allow you or your contractor to proceed with a construction or redevelopment project on a particular property.
One of my favourite parts of the holiday season is the downtime I get to enjoy with my children. Now that they are more independent, and helpful, we are having a blast planning and decorating for the season. The greenery, lights and aromas of fresh baked bread, cookies and turkey remind me of my childhood and all the things I am grateful for today. It is important for me to share these similar experiences with my children.
It is Monday, November 9, 2020. I am sitting in my office in Fall River, Nova Scotia, feeling like today is any other day. Life feels good right now. The sun is shining, the leaves are nearly off the trees, there is a slight chill to the morning air with a promise of a mild afternoon. At lunch time a group of us in the office will be going for a walk to take in the beauty that is fall in Nova Scotia. But that is not the only reason we take these walks. We enjoy the time connecting on a personal level. We have desk jobs and need to get up and move our bodies. We need a break because the reality is, life is hard right now.
In May 2021, we closed on a property at 1395 Fall River Road. It was important we remained in the Fall River community – where we began – and saw an opportunity to transform a former yoga studio into what we call home today.
This location allows us easy access via several main highways to quickly reach our clients throughout the province. From Kentville, to Bridgewater, Cape Breton and in-between, Fall River is a hub for many of our clients.