As building science and technology continue to evolve, scale and become more affordable, innovative builders are finding ways to meet and exceed mandated energy building code requirements. However, builders are finding that projects built better than code can pose new … Read More
Lending institutions (and most of corporate America) tend to forget about the “art” of cultivating ‘trustworthy’ relationships and setting appropriate expectations with their customers and teams. Why is this so important? There are two ultimate reasons to consider how … Read More
Despite all the interest in energy efficiency, the market provides little support for property owners who want to finance construction of new, energy-efficient properties or improvements to existing buildings. The new “green appraisal” movement is trying to change that, but … Read More
The 1973 and 1979 Oil and Energy Crisis caused major havoc and brought national attention to how fragile and energy dependent we had become. Gas prices skyrocketed, lines at gas stations caused rioting, and winter was harsh for many families … Read More
Why get a professional energy audit on your home? Here are four good reasons: An energy audit on an existing older building is the first step toward understanding a structure’s unique needs and capacities. By assessing the building’s current state, … Read More
Hot off the press, from the Daily Tribune in Michigan, is this story about GEM and its partnership with SecurityNational Mortgage Company… Research continues to show that while homebuyers prefer environmentally friendly houses, they don’t want to pay … Read More