The Wisdom Imperative
Leadership is everything—now, more than ever. This is Sam Rashkin’s latest in a series of...
Sam Rashkin
Sam Rashkin is a building industry luminary, influencer, and architect. Author of the book Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It’s Broken, and How to Fix It, Sam has led housing programs resulting in more than one million certified high-performance homes. He served on the national steering committees for USGBC’s LEED for Homes, NAHB’s Green Builder Guidelines, and EPA’s Water Sense label, and on the development team for EPA’s Indoor airPLUS label.
The Risks of Building Net Zero Energy Homes
High-performance enclosures can pose higher risks to builders. Here’s how to assess and mitigate...
Workforce Crisis: High Impact, Low-Cost First Step
Even three years ago, the construction industry expected to have a tough time finding workers. How...
The Energy Efficiency Imperative: Not Just for Buildings
Government policies and programs must also aim for more-efficient, low-cost, and high-impact energy...
Myth Buster: Do Homes Really Increase in Value?
When it comes to making the best housing investment, bigger is not better. This article is based...
“Better for Less” is Better for Business … Who Knew?
Virtual or live–Housing 2.0 has the education you need to forge a better building program. 2021...
The Missing Air Barrier
From OSB to drywall, there’s a heavy-duty path to insulated performance. Insulation (such as...
The Secret to Client Loyalty? Overdeliver
A product’s success depends on meeting or exceeding customer expectations through five critical...
Why Indoor Air Quality is the New Must-Have Feature
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Saving the Planet Tip: Don’t Grip Too Tight
Electrification is on a glidepath, but to speed it to full adoption, here are some areas where full...
Know Your “Why”
Understand the reasons for your construction goals, and you’ll be happier and more successful than...
The Secret to 3X Greater Business Performance
Do you believe that the housing industry operates under the same business principles as other...
Price Vs. Value: Which Wins With Today's Home Buyers?
The next generation of home buyers will pay more for what they truly value. What are the nation’s...