Westbank Construction

November 2009

• Energy Initiative in Jackson

  posted by adam in blog

  Tue 24^th

  Jackson seeks $5M grant for energy project

  The Town of Jackson is looking to a large pot of stimulus money to get a communitywide energy efficiency program up and running. The Jackson Town Council voted last week to allow staff to apply for a $5 million grant that is being offered through the American Reinvestment and [...]

• A green future for old buildings

  posted by adam in blog

  Mon 23^rd

  A green future for old buildings
  By Charles N. Tseckares November 23, 2009

  DURING THE 1950s and ’60s era of urban renewal, Boston, like many cities, destroyed old and historic buildings, replacing them with [...]

October 2009

• Certified Tyvek Installer

  posted by adam in blog

  Wed 28^th

  Westbank Construction prides itself in being the 1st and only Certified Tyvek Installer in the state of Wyoming. By working with a Dupont Certified Tyvek Installer, you gain the peace of mind knowing that your work meets manufacturer specifications, with less risk of installation issues or callbacks. Tyvek weatherproofing systems have a 10yr warranty for [...]

• Energy and Sustainabilty Summit: Oct. 23-24

  posted by adam in blog

  Fri 23^rd

  Energy and Sustainability Summit and International Day of Climate Action : On Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, join state, regional and national experts in a statewide dialogue on energy efficiency and money saving energy innovations. Experts and innovators will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discuss energy efficiency initiatives and how to finance [...]

• Recycled Architecture: 15 creatively converted homes

  posted by adam in blog

  Tue 20^th

  Recycled homes from around the word converted from previously defunct structures

• Wyoming Building Systems Boxes in Action

  posted by adam in blog

  Mon 19^th

  Wyoming Building Systems goes “green modular” with its involvement in the construction of the LEED certified Hopple Residence in East Jackson, Wyoming. Click here to watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgNTp_ekzbU&feature=youtube_gdata

• First Energy Postive Office Building

  posted by admin in blog

  Fri 16^th

  Recently erected in Dijon, France, the Elithis Tower set out to become the first office building to create more energy than it consumes. It displays the energy consumption on a public sign that takes information from 1600 sensors from around the building. Really cool!

September 2009

• Brian Maw, LEED AP Homes

  posted by jason in blog

  Mon 14^th

  Earlier this summer, Brian Maw passed the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) LEED Green Associate (GA) test, and became one of the first LEED GA’s in the country.  We’re proud to announce that Brian has also passed the GBCI’s LEED AP Homes test and is again one of the few people in the country to [...]

August 2009

• This may sound strange…but really we love our new toilet.

  posted by jason in blog

  Thu 20^th

  What do we love about our toilet?  First off, it’s safe to say that as a group, we’re pretty “geeky” about products that conserve.  And that’s exactly what our Proflo 1GPF High Efficiency with Pressure Assist toilet does.  Since it’s installed in an office, this model is ADA compliant, but we’ll be installing the residential [...]

• Simpson REGREEN Project

  posted by jason in blog

  Mon 3^rd

  We have the unique opportunity as a company to remodel an older home in East Jackson, which over the years has become a hotspot for remodels in the area.  What’s unique about our project is that it’s “our project”, meaning we’re in the drivers seat and calling the shots.  And the first shot we’ve [...]