BetterBuiltNW February 2024 Newsletter

What to Expect From the Revamped BuildRight Conference

The Home Building Association of Greater Portland hosts the BuildRight Conference to encourage knowledge-sharing and networking among high-performance building industry professionals. The 2024 theme is “Comfortable Buildings: Getting Them Right” and will take place April 18–19 in Portland. Past attendees will notice a few big changes to BuildRight this year, including a much larger conference venue, closer alignment with the organizer’s Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour and more dedicated networking opportunities. Learn more.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 

Every month this section features must-read content from past newsletters just in case you missed it. 

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Programs in the News

Every month, BetterBuiltNW highlights different programs in the news to keep builders and Raters/verifiers informed about key updates, program changes, and features.

Earth Advantage

• Earth Advantage Honors Developers for Green Home Projects

Energy Trust of Oregon Insider

• Mass Casitas: Building Better with Modular Mass Timber Construction

Oregon Public Broadcasting

• Climate-Friendly Homes Offer Grand Ronde’s Tribal Elders Affordability and Comfort Against Climate Change

RESNET

• Contact Your JobsToBuild Engagement Manager for Help in Hiring HERS® Pros

Zero Energy Project

• We Are the Rare, Repeat Heat Pump Water Heater Customers