What is a Net Zero Energy Building?
What is a net zero energy building? By one definition, it’s a building that produces enough renewable energy to meet or exceed its annual energy consumption requirements. Much of the push toward net zero energy buildings stems from the first portion of the federal government’s Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable… Read More »
Tags: Energy-Efficient, Kilowatt Hours, Net Zero Energy Building, Net Zero Energy Costs, Net Zero Energy Emissions, Net Zero Site Energy, Net Zero Source Energy, Sustainable Buildings
Does It Matter if Your Surveyor Is Licensed?
Does it matter whether you retain a licensed professional land surveyor? It does, and here’s why: If you hire a professional land surveyor, you know you’re getting someone who has demonstrated through rigorous examination that they have your state’s required level of education and have earned recent continuing education credits that keep them up to… Read More »
Tags: Land Survey, Licensure, National Society of Professional Surveyors, Survey, Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors
Colorful Flags and Underground Utility Markings Keep Everyone Safe
By Nicholas Schramer When people see a crop of colorful flags and paint marks on their property, the reaction usually ranges from annoyance to alarm. What’s going on? Those flags and paint marks are more important than they may first appear. Please resist the temptation to remove them! About the Expert: Nicholas Schramer has more… Read More »
Tags: construction, Land Surveying, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Utility Locating