RSMeans Sponsors The Challenge To Create Clean Energy Houses At The 2013 DOE Solar Decathlon
Norcross, Ga. (PRWEB) September 23, 2013 -- RSMeans proudly announces its sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, a biennial competition that challenges teams of talented students to build attractive, functional and energy efficient solar houses. As a resource sponsor, RSMeans is donating licenses for its newest cost estimating tool, RSMeans Online, to help the teams estimate and manage costs.
“The DOE Solar Decathlon not only showcases the talents of future architects, engineers and construction professionals, it also gives the public a much larger awareness of advancements in renewable resources and energy efficiency,” stated Laura Marlow, Business Development Director, Reed Construction Data. “We appreciate the opportunity to support the students and the U.S. Department of Energy in this challenge.”
This year marks the sixth DOE Solar Decathlon competition. Teams from universities around the world have spent almost two years funding, designing and building the houses, which compete for points in 10 very intense contests – varying from architecture, engineering, appeal, comfort and affordability to maximized energy production and efficiency. The winner must excel in all categories.
“RSMeans is very honored to be part of an event that educates both students and the public about the importance of sustainability and green building,” stated Lisa Cooley, Program Director, RSMeans. “We support the greening of our built environment through cost data products that keep pace with cutting-edge technologies, and we’re proud these students rely on our data to create affordable solar designs.”
The students’ final designs are open to the public during the Solar Decathlon Expo, taking place in Irvine, California, from October 3-6 and 10-13.
For more information about the 2013 DOE Solar Decathlon, visit http://www.solardecathlon.gov.
For information about RSMeans Online, visit http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/rsmeans.
About RSMeans
RSMeans, a division of Reed Construction Data, is North America’s leading source of construction cost information. RSMeans offers dependable cost data that is locally relevant, accurate and up-to-date. Available in a convenient book, eBook, CD and online formats, RSMeans services are designed to help owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors estimate and control construction costs. To learn more, please visit http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/rsmeans.
About Reed Construction Data
Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information. Reed's diverse portfolio of innovative products and services includes national, regional and local project leads, accurate and up-to-date RSMeans cost data, marketing solutions and market intelligence to provide insight to construction industry professionals throughout the U.S and Canada. Visit the Reed Construction Data website at http://www.reedconstructiondata.com.
Nina Hockenbery, Reed Construction Data, http://reedconstructiondata.com, 770-209-4915, [email protected]
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