This white paper looks at the impact on the building materials industry through the eyes of Cornerstone Building Brands’ (NYSE: CNR) Shelter Solutions, offering insight and practical advice for contractors and builders on how to manage—even thrive—during these tumultuous times.
Energy rise in U.S. buildings, comprising nearly five million commercial buildings and 115 million residential households, represents 40 percent of U.S. energy consumption. Building energy codes are a critical component of the national effort to control the increasing impacts of building energy use. The Department of Energy supports and participates in the development of these codes, which have over the last several years become more stringent, more complicated and more highly enforced across the country.
Metal building systems are among the most widely-used forms of construction in the U.S., accounting for more than half of the new low-rise, non-residential buildings annually. The reason for this widespread popularity is that the benefits of this type of building, and of the construction method, are applicable to such a broad range of projects. The savings in time and cost for construction are substantial, and the building that results in low-maintenance, durable, and sustainable.
When looking at starting a building project, whether it is an addition to an existing structure or an entirely new and individual building, there are many aspects that need to be considered. From basics like budget to anticipating construction timelines, the building process doesn’t need to be an overwhelming endeavor.
More clients. More money in the bank. More growth. This all happens through strategic marketing. It’s the pulsing heart of any wildly successful business. Without it, you don’t exist. The Construct Marketing Association conducted a national survey among industry professionals to find out about marketing plans. Of the respondents, 94% of construction firms plan to increase their marketing spend, which has increased by 2% from the prior year.
Metal building systems first gained popularity because of their reputation for being affordable and fast to build. While those advantages are more true today than ever, the emphasis on the up-front benefits of the system sometimes overshadows the many long-term benefits, which include extreme durability and longevity, safety, energy efficiency, low maintenance, and sustainability.
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