Quality Starts Here

Glenn Cottrell, managing director of Builder Solutions shared with ProBuilder that "Formal inspections are a good first step, but inspectors need to look beyond just flagging defects: Someone should also be analyzing the inspection reports and searching for underlying issues. We try to get builders to look at the front end and get the right processes in place."

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Appearing monthly in Professional Builder's new "Quality Matters" column, IBACOS authors an article that offers expert construction detail and illustrations on a specific topic. Topics range from foundations, framing, thermal enclosures, mechanical systems, and exterior and interior finishes, and focus on high-impact details that inform readers about the best method for achieving high performance in that context, and ultimately, lead to better-built and durable homes.

- Building Garages That Are Airtight: Read

- How to Prevent Tile Cracks: Read

- Getting Deck Ledgers Right: Read

- Getting Batts Right: Read

- Proper Backfilling and Grading: Read

- Conquering Drywall Cracks: Read

- Sill Flashing with a Water-Resistive Barrier: Read

- Draftstopping for Optimal Efficiency: Read

- Sealing the Shower, Reliably: Read

- How to Prevent Squeaky Floors: Read

- How to Keep Stucco From Cracking: Read

- Calling For Kick-Outs: Read

Check back each month for additional articles, as they are published.

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Currently, there is no standard or formula to place a dollar amount on quality. But IBACOS' journey into the "Cost of Quality" envisions a road map that enables builders to objectively measure the key metrics of construction excellence to the point of their respective and collective budget impact … and then address inefficiencies. Simply put, it makes the case for investing in good quality up front instead of paying for bad quality later.

Read the article in the April issue of ProBuilder.