NoCo Rebuilding Network

Be Prepared – for wildfire and flood in the High Park burn area

Amy — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:33:34 +0000

Phil will be speaking at this event on Saturday.

The Be prepared wildfire and flood preparedness event is Saturday, May 11, 9:00am to noon at the Ward Mountain Ranch 4985 Stove Praririe Road (see MAP.)

See the agenda below.

9:00 am	Present agenda, describe the goal of the event, and introduce distinguished speakers and guests. Note handouts and drawing.
9:05 am	Video – Crystal fire
9:10 am	What did we learn from recent fires? Neighbors who have lost their homes Deb Pedersen-neighbor Pedro Boscan-neighbor and firefighter Larry Monesson- neighbor and firefighter Dale Snyder-neighbor and insurance reform advocate Linda Masterson-neighbor and author
9:35 am	Video – Structure Protection Strategies for wildfire crews
10:00 am	What do the experts expect in the future and how can they help us prepare? Local, county and state fire experts Tony Simons – Larimer County Wildfire Safety Specialist Bob Gann – Rist Canyon Fire Chief Carl Solley – Poudre Canyon Fire Chief Boyd Lebeda – Colorado State Forest Service District Forester
10:40 am	Video – Wildfire! – Preventing Home Ignitions
10:50 am	What can we do to be better prepared? Patti Maguire – FIREWISE Southwest 2 Region Coordinator Todd Bolte – NRCS District Conservationist Mike Hughes – Colorado State Forest service Asst. District Forester
11:35 am	Who can help us? Volunteers Suzanne Bassinger – Larimer Co. High Park Fire Recovery Mgr. J.R. Astorga – Long term Recovery of Northern Colorado Nancy Dadisman – Colorado State Forest Service Volunteers Jen Kovecses – Wildland Restoration Volunteers Mountain Outreach Ron Hedrick – Serve 6.8 Phil Benstein – NoCo Rebuilding Network Contractors Mark Morgan – Morgan Timber Products Tony Mahon – Summit Forestry Ben Founier – BD Timber Jeff Sweeney – Black 2 Green Chuck Dennis – West Range Reclamation
12:00 pm	Drawing for DVDs
12:30 pm	Unveiling of the High Park Memorial Sculpture at Mishawaka

Dirt to Drapes May and June

Amy — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:26:05 +0000

5/8 Insulation, Air Sealing, and Ventilation for a Healthy and Comfortable Home
This discussion will cover different insulation techniques and materials, air sealing strategies, and ventilation options. Join us for an informative discussion on better building practices.

5/22 How to Keep Construction Running Smoothly & Properly
As with anything there can be hiccups, hear what to do when there are problems, how to keep your project moving and tips on best construction practices.

6/5 Rebuilding Communities
Come discuss and envision how we rebuild our communities in the aftermath of the fire.

Where: Bellvue Grange
2929 North County Road 23
Bellvue, CO 80512

When: 6:30pm-8:30pm

For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.

Birdhouse Project Workshop 4/20

Amy — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:43:54 +0000

Dirt to Drapes – April Schedule

Amy — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:28:31 +0000

4/10 What Does it Cost to Build a Home?
This is a complex question to answer. Come listen to contractors explain the many variables and offer general information on construction costs. Also get advise on construction contracts.

4/24 How Do We Landscape Our Property & Deal With Erosion & Flood Control?
Listen to experts provide tips & tricks you can use to beautify and protect your property.

Where: Bellvue Grange
2929 North County Road 23
Bellvue, CO 80512

When: 6:30pm-8:30pm

For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.

3/12 – High Park Fire Restoration – Rebuilding Sustainably and Healing the Land

Amy — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:46:04 +0000

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WLRV) and the NoCo Rebuilding Network will discuss efforts to restore the land and help homeowners rebuild.

NoCo Rebuilding Network is assisting homeowners to rebuild their homes applying sustainble building, energy efficiency, and Firewise principles.

WLRV is working with private land-owners, the county and other government agencies to do erosion control and re-seeding of the most heavily burned areas to accelerate the natural recovery process and help protect the watersheds from which Fort Collins, Greeley and other communities draw water from.

Phil Benstein will be presenting on behalf of the NoCo Rebuilding network (www.nocorebuilding.org) and John Giordanengo will present for WLRV (www.wlrv.org)

RSVP for the event here.

3/20 – Fundraiser for Wildlands Restoration Volunteers

Amy — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:12:04 +0000

5/1 – Is the Housing Market Ready for Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes? DOE Challenge Home Training

Amy — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:07:52 +0000

This is a Colorado Green Building Guild Event that NoCo Rebuilding Network is co-sponsoring.

Register for this event »

Wednesday May 1, 2013
1- 5 pmBellvue Grange – Southwest corner of Mountain Avenue & No County Road 23
2929 N Cnty Rd 23
Bellvue, Colorado 80512
United States

CEU: AIA pre approved and Architect Self Reporting

Cost:
Free to NOCO members- Use Promo Code “NOCO” at checkout,

$50 Guild or CRES Members, $75 non Guild or CRES members

CRES members will need to get the promo code from your membership director.

(Rates go up $25 the week of the class.)

DOE Challenge Home training sessions provide dynamic content on the business case and technical strategies to successfully build high performance homes in today’s market. The builder-focused training features multiple modules covering the business advantages of high performance building, marketing to consumers, advanced building specifications and systems, and gaining recognition through DOE Challenge Home. Training Agenda:

Introduction: The House of the Future/Training Overview

Compare and contrast today’s home with what’s possible… home of the future
Review five training Modules

Peers Excelling with Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes
Local Zero Net-Energy Builder(s) present: Why They Choose to Build Zero Net-Energy Ready

Technologies Applied
Finished Product
Business Metrics

Business Case for Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes
Why builders should consider constructing Zero Net-Energy Ready Homes:

Builder Innovation/Value Premium
Consumer Value Proposition
Challenge Home Test-Drive Concept as an Investment in Innovation

Zero Net-Energy Made Simple
Technical Requirements for DOE Challenge Home:

Building Science
Building America Best Practices
Energy Efficient Components
Indoor Air Quality
Solar Ready
Water Conservation
Disaster Resistant
Quality Management

Being Recognized as a Leading Builder
Process for Partnering with DOE Challenge Home:

Joining DOE Challenge Home
Partner Responsibilities
Partner Resources
Working with DOE Challenge Home

Your Local Zero Net-Energy Ready Home Business Solution
Meet the local HERS Raters

About the Trainers

Sam Rashkin is the Chief Architect for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office. Before joining the Department of Energy, Mr. Rashkin was the National Director of the ENERGY STAR for Homes Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

James Lyons, P.E. is a research engineer supporting the Department of Energy’s Challenge Home Program. Mr. Lyons has expertise in building systems research and development, codes and standards development, and industry stakeholder training. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia and Masters of Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Maryland.

Dirt to Drapes Survey

Amy — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:44:02 +0000

Dirt to Drapes – March Schedule

Amy — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:11:31 +0000

3/13 Learn How to Read Building Plans & What to Look for in a Quality Set of Drawings
Plans are what communicate your desires to your builder. Understanding them helps empower you in working with building professionals and helps you avoid potential pitfalls.

3/27 How To Hire a Builder (or Not) and Get Started with Construction
Hiring the contractor that best suits your needs is critical. Listen to a discussion on hiring a general contractor or doing it yourself, contract approaches, and getting started.

Where: Bellvue Grange
2929 North County Road 23
Bellvue, CO 80512

When: 6:30pm-8:30pm

For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.

Dirt to Drapes – 2/27 Fire Smart Building Material Choices

Janell — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:43:49 +0000

2/27 Fire Smart Building Material Choices

Making the right choices in building materials can lead to safer, stronger, and smarter homes. Listen to material vendors present options.

Where: Bellvue Grange
2929 North County Road 23
Bellvue, CO 80512

When: 6:30pm-8:30pm

For more information contact Phil Benstein at phil@nocorebuilding.org.