Builder 1

Builder 2

THE BUILDER

Name

Years company in business?

Insured?

Previous customers' comments

Impressions: tour of previous projects

Warrantees offered

Communication: availability & responsiveness

Build to energy efficiency or Green Building Program
standards? Or just build to code?

Take advantage of passive solar design?

Efforts to minimize maintenance requirements?

FRAMING METHOD

Advanced framing

Steel framing

Structural insulated panels (SIPs)

Modular construction

Concrete walls

INSULATION/AIR SEALING

ENERGY STAR insulation levels

Cellulose insulation

Spray foam insulation

Blower door test for air tightness

PLUMBING

Tankless water heaters

Plumbing manifolds and PEX piping

Ultra low-flow fixtures

On-demand recirculating system

Separate piping for future greywater reuse

HEATING AND COOLING

ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioner

ENERGY STAR qualified furnace

Ducts within conditioned space

Test ducts for air tightness with duct blaster test

Radiant floor heating

INTERIOR FINISHES

ENERGY STAR qualified windows

ENERGY STAR qualified lighting

Low- or no- VOC paints

Low- or no- VOC finishes

Recycled content carpet

Bamboo, certified wood, or reclaimed lumber flooring

Decorative concrete finishes

EXTERIOR/SITE WORK

Storm-resistant features and proper drainage

Preserve existing trees

Permeable pavement

Use native plants ( xeriscaping)

Rainwater harvesting

ASSESSMENT (RANK EACH 1-10)

Affordability features

Energy efficiency features

Healthy home features

Durability features

Green building features

Disaster resistance features

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF BUILDER