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Many business leaders see ISO 9001 certification as a requirement to qualify for customer contracts or meet supplier expectations. While certification can certainly open new business opportunities, its greatest value extends far beyond compliance. When implemented correctly, an ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) becomes a strategic business tool that improves operational efficiency, reduces unnecessary […]

Hello, I’m building a new home in southeast Alaska zone 7.  Ive got 3in of polyiso with taped seams on the outside with no interior vapor barrier.  ventilation and humidity control will be very important.  My crawl space will be a conditioned space with rigid insulation on the ground and vents in the floor.  Ive […]

Code Green Chapter 2 (Definitions) may be the most overlooked section of the residential building code, yet it provides the foundation for interpreting nearly every requirement that follows. By Robby Schwarz | July 17, 2026 Most builders spend their time reading the requirements in the building code. Few spend much time reading the definitions. Yet […]

I was working on balancing a system yesterday and ran into a situation where we couldn’t get the rated air flow out of the system.  Long story short, I ended up calling Mitsubishi tech support and chatting with them.  I told them we were only getting 530 cfm out of a system rated for 675 […]

Green Building Blog A Wisconsin couple set out to build a resilient net-zero homestead largely on their own. The first step was creating a design that balanced performance, affordability, accessibility, and self-reliance. Over the past few years as a designer and construction coach, I’ve had the privilege of helping homeowners navigate the complex path to […]

I’ve posted before about the fire smoke filtration system I’ve been working with for about 3 years now.  It’s based around an 8” AC Infinity (refillable) carbon canister, and a 16x24x5” MERV16 filter.  As I write this PM2.5 outside in NW Ontario is 113 ug/m3 due to dense fire smoke.  Inside, we’re at 5 ug/m3 […]