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Technical Bulletin https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin Technical Bulletin | ARCXIS en Wed, 21 May 2025 20:49:28 GMT 2025-05-21T20:49:28Z en Help Defend the 45L Tax Credit! https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/help-defend-the-45l-tax-credit <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/help-defend-the-45l-tax-credit" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Save%20the%2045L%20tax%20credits%20600x350-2.png" alt="Help Defend the 45L Tax Credit!" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>As Congress begins its consideration of comprehensive tax reform, we at Arcxis, a leading provider of third-party inspections and certifications, urge you to recognize the benefits of the New Homes Energy Efficient Tax Credit (IRC Section 45L). The policy has successfully supported builders to construct more energy-efficient properties, providing homeowners with significant utility cost savings, ultimately helping with the affordability of home ownership.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/help-defend-the-45l-tax-credit" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Save%20the%2045L%20tax%20credits%20600x350-2.png" alt="Help Defend the 45L Tax Credit!" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>As Congress begins its consideration of comprehensive tax reform, we at Arcxis, a leading provider of third-party inspections and certifications, urge you to recognize the benefits of the New Homes Energy Efficient Tax Credit (IRC Section 45L). The policy has successfully supported builders to construct more energy-efficient properties, providing homeowners with significant utility cost savings, ultimately helping with the affordability of home ownership.</p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fhelp-defend-the-45l-tax-credit&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Energy Star Homebuilders Tax credit Legislation Energy Efficiency Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:51:36 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/help-defend-the-45l-tax-credit 2025-03-13T16:51:36Z Admin ABCO Construction Services, LLC Expands Multi-Family Market | ARCXIS https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/abco-construction-services-llc-expands-multi-family-market-2 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/abco-construction-services-llc-expands-multi-family-market-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_465049051-min.jpeg" alt="ABCO Construction Services, LLC Expands Multi-Family Market | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>ARCXIS along with <a href="https://www.eicompanies.com/">Ei companies</a> (Ei) announce the expansion of services and capabilities of its company, <a href="https://www.abco-corp.com/">ABCO Construction Services, LLC</a> (ABCO) based in Centennial, Colorado. ABCO has established itself as a premier construction quality assurance company focused on complex multi-family construction projects across the US. As a full-service provider to the national multi-family construction sector, ABCO also has the capability to address commercial projects particularly multi-residence applications including hotels, dormitories, and mixed-use retail/amenity/apartment/condominium projects.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/abco-construction-services-llc-expands-multi-family-market-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_465049051-min.jpeg" alt="ABCO Construction Services, LLC Expands Multi-Family Market | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>ARCXIS along with <a href="https://www.eicompanies.com/">Ei companies</a> (Ei) announce the expansion of services and capabilities of its company, <a href="https://www.abco-corp.com/">ABCO Construction Services, LLC</a> (ABCO) based in Centennial, Colorado. ABCO has established itself as a premier construction quality assurance company focused on complex multi-family construction projects across the US. As a full-service provider to the national multi-family construction sector, ABCO also has the capability to address commercial projects particularly multi-residence applications including hotels, dormitories, and mixed-use retail/amenity/apartment/condominium projects.</p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fabco-construction-services-llc-expands-multi-family-market-2&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/abco-construction-services-llc-expands-multi-family-market-2 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Admin How We Prevent Mold in New Homes | ARCXIS https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/how-we-prevent-mold-in-new-homes-2 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/how-we-prevent-mold-in-new-homes-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c29f1b9485ffe_mold%20inspector.jpeg" alt="How We Prevent Mold in New Homes | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Learning one your addresses has mold can cause instant panic because solving this major health hazard requires time and money that wasn’t budgeted.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/how-we-prevent-mold-in-new-homes-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c29f1b9485ffe_mold%20inspector.jpeg" alt="How We Prevent Mold in New Homes | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Learning one your addresses has mold can cause instant panic because solving this major health hazard requires time and money that wasn’t budgeted.</p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fhow-we-prevent-mold-in-new-homes-2&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/how-we-prevent-mold-in-new-homes-2 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Admin HVAC Design & Integrated Engineering | ARCXIS https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/hvac-design-integrated-engineering-2 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/hvac-design-integrated-engineering-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c296794485f0a_hvac-2-1crop.jpg" alt="HVAC Design & Integrated Engineering | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Yes, you heard right! We are now offering HVAC Design to include: Manual’s J (Heat Load), D (Duct Design), and S (System Selection). Our designs will include ducting layouts that are integrated with engineering to ensure that all structural components will coincide with the mechanical system equipment and ducting. HVAC platforms will also be detailed on the plans, and roof bracing will be designed to allow room for the HVAC component installation.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/hvac-design-integrated-engineering-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c296794485f0a_hvac-2-1crop.jpg" alt="HVAC Design & Integrated Engineering | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Yes, you heard right! We are now offering HVAC Design to include: Manual’s J (Heat Load), D (Duct Design), and S (System Selection). Our designs will include ducting layouts that are integrated with engineering to ensure that all structural components will coincide with the mechanical system equipment and ducting. HVAC platforms will also be detailed on the plans, and roof bracing will be designed to allow room for the HVAC component installation.</p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fhvac-design-integrated-engineering-2&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/hvac-design-integrated-engineering-2 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Admin Does Your Home Inspection Partner Make the Cut? | ARCXIS https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/does-your-home-inspection-partner-make-the-cut-2 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/does-your-home-inspection-partner-make-the-cut-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c295e1048603a_blueprints-1.jpeg" alt="Does Your Home Inspection Partner Make the Cut? | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Homebuilders must protect themselves from litigation, busted schedules and budgets, and effort lost to repair or rework. There are multiple home inspection partners in the market, so you will need to choose wisely in order to minimize your risk.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/does-your-home-inspection-partner-make-the-cut-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c295e1048603a_blueprints-1.jpeg" alt="Does Your Home Inspection Partner Make the Cut? | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Homebuilders must protect themselves from litigation, busted schedules and budgets, and effort lost to repair or rework. There are multiple home inspection partners in the market, so you will need to choose wisely in order to minimize your risk.</p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fdoes-your-home-inspection-partner-make-the-cut-2&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/does-your-home-inspection-partner-make-the-cut-2 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Admin How RESNET's Scores Help Owners, Banks & the Planet https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/resnets-scoring-scale-benefit-owners-buyers-banks-the-planet-2 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/resnets-scoring-scale-benefit-owners-buyers-banks-the-planet-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c295218485fd9_Builder-1.jpeg" alt="How RESNET's Scores Help Owners, Banks & the Planet" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>According to an <em>article from BuilderOnline</em>, more than 206,000 homes received HERS Index Scores, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 905,000 tons and achieving an annual energy bill savings of $268 million for consumers. Heres why HERS is the ultimate energy benchmark:  </p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/resnets-scoring-scale-benefit-owners-buyers-banks-the-planet-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c295218485fd9_Builder-1.jpeg" alt="How RESNET's Scores Help Owners, Banks & the Planet" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>According to an <em>article from BuilderOnline</em>, more than 206,000 homes received HERS Index Scores, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 905,000 tons and achieving an annual energy bill savings of $268 million for consumers. Heres why HERS is the ultimate energy benchmark:  </p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fresnets-scoring-scale-benefit-owners-buyers-banks-the-planet-2&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/resnets-scoring-scale-benefit-owners-buyers-banks-the-planet-2 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Admin Save 15% on Lumber by Doing this One Simple Thing | ARCXIS https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/save-15-on-lumber-by-doing-this-one-simple-thing-2 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/save-15-on-lumber-by-doing-this-one-simple-thing-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c29d440486082_forklift-1.jpeg" alt="Save 15% on Lumber by Doing this One Simple Thing | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Massive shortages have been reported for framing lumber this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Lumber costs are steadily on the rise and it doesn’t look like there will be relief any time soon. Home builders are eager for solutions that can reduce lumber costs without sacrificing quality or structural integrity. One popular solution is value frame engineering at ARCXIS.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/save-15-on-lumber-by-doing-this-one-simple-thing-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c29d440486082_forklift-1.jpeg" alt="Save 15% on Lumber by Doing this One Simple Thing | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Massive shortages have been reported for framing lumber this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Lumber costs are steadily on the rise and it doesn’t look like there will be relief any time soon. Home builders are eager for solutions that can reduce lumber costs without sacrificing quality or structural integrity. One popular solution is value frame engineering at ARCXIS.</p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fsave-15-on-lumber-by-doing-this-one-simple-thing-2&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/save-15-on-lumber-by-doing-this-one-simple-thing-2 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Admin Barrier Beams Will Leave You High and Dry | ARCXIS https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/barrier-beams-will-leave-you-high-and-dry-2 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/barrier-beams-will-leave-you-high-and-dry-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c29009d485faf_Barrier%20Beam%20Image-1.png" alt="Barrier Beams Will Leave You High and Dry | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Building on high plasticity soil comes with the risk of foundation issues like cracking, tilting or even flooding. Many builders address these issues with soil injections, superficially filling the soil to near its maximum water retention level, but using barrier beams can be more cost-effective. </p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/barrier-beams-will-leave-you-high-and-dry-2" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://arcxis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/640e6d6d3d7c29009d485faf_Barrier%20Beam%20Image-1.png" alt="Barrier Beams Will Leave You High and Dry | ARCXIS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Building on high plasticity soil comes with the risk of foundation issues like cracking, tilting or even flooding. Many builders address these issues with soil injections, superficially filling the soil to near its maximum water retention level, but using barrier beams can be more cost-effective. </p> <img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=47095337&k=14&r=https%3A%2F%2Farcxis.com%2Ftechnical-bulletin%2Fbarrier-beams-will-leave-you-high-and-dry-2&bu=https%253A%252F%252Farcxis.com%252Ftechnical-bulletin&bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://arcxis.com/technical-bulletin/barrier-beams-will-leave-you-high-and-dry-2 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Admin