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School IAQ Linked to Health and Performance
Students may be at risk of short-term health problems such as fatigue and nausea, as well as long-term problems. Educators, administrators and planners improve IAQ with SSIPS. People often think of air...
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Hurricane Irene
Not All Buildings Are Created Equal Steel SIP (aka SSIP) construction is stronger than conventional framing. SSIP homes are designed to meet requirements as high as 155mph wind loads. That strength...
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Rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Sandy
New Jersey homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The tragic event of Hurricane Sandy shows the importance of choosing the best home construction materials available. Hurricane Sandy damaged tens of...
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New Study Shows Energy Efficient Homes YIELD Remarkable Value
A new study finds that people who held mortgages on homes with Energy Star certifications were, on average, 32 percent less likely to default than those with mortgages on homes with no...
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Safety Concern Prompts Change to Modernize Building Code in Moore, Oklahoma
Mayor Glenn Lewis steps forward in the shadow of a devastating F5 tornado to improve Moore’s building code. Hi Tech Building Systems salutes Mayor Glenn Lewis. Robert Tomczak, President of Hi-Tech...
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Green Homes Yield Resale Green
University of California researchers found that green certified, single-family homes sold for $34,800 more or 9 percent more than comparable non-green certified homes. Recent studies affirm earlier...
View ArticleHi-Tech Building Systems Featured on Fox Business
Hi-Tech Building Systems was recently featured on the “Future of Home Building”. The Fox Business segment highlighted the use of hi tech construction using ThermaSteel structural grade steel insulated...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Building a Thermal Envelope With Structural Steel Insulated...
The thermal envelope of a building has a big job. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the thermal envelope is “everything that serves to shield the living space from the outdoors. It...
View ArticleThe Business Case for Green Building
Overall Trends The top two reasons for building green: client demand (35%) and market demand (33%).1 The global green building market grew in 2013 to $260 billion, including an estimated 20 percent of...
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A Better Way To Heat
Far infrared electric radiant floor heating systems are a great alternative to hydronic and forced air systems. They are designed for use under virtually any flooring including carpeting, hardwood,...
View ArticleOutdoor Radiant Heat — Saving You Time and Money
Homeowners and business owners are discovering the unique opportunities that are available to them through outdoor radiant heating. These radiant heating options are not only able to save you money,...
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Glencoe Residence Adds Warm Waves to Walkway
Hi-Tech Building Systems recently supplied the engineering and materials for a Warm Waves Ice and Snow Melt job in Glencoe. When the blue stone walkway was originally installed, the homeowner knew...
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Basement and Pool Areas Benefit From Warm Waves
There’s nothing worse than getting out of the pool and being cold. A recent Hi-Tech Building client, located in Burr Ridge IL, won’t have to worry about that in her new house. The indoor pool area is...
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