FPM 07 - McMansions Plus: Big Opportunity or Big Risk?

Friday, May 20, 2005  ·  1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

McMansions Plus: Big Opportunity or Big Risk?

Big houses can mean big problems, big jobs, big profits, big losses, big lawsuits, and big ladders! The recent trend towards larger houses with complex architectural features is resulting in new opportunities for home performance professionals who are able to solve building problems. However, with these opportunities comes a new set of rules and significant risks. Learn about what makes these houses and customers a special breed.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Get practical, first-hand information on what diagnostics and retrofit work is involved in five to ten thousand plus square feet homes

2. Learn about the unique customer dynamics and pricing structure of these houses and how not to lose your shirt

3. Discuss the full spectrum of building performance contracting, from sealed crawlspaces to central dehumidification; what works, why, and how best to implement strategies in the field

Keywords: air sealing, building envelope, building science, business development, consumer, costs, customer service, diagnostics, duct sealing, inspection

Topic(s): New Construction, Techniques for Retrofitters
Type: Half-Day
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Skye Dunning