Building Technology

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APPLIED BUILDING RESEARCH and EVALUATION SERVICES Building Technology Incorporated (BTI) is one of the oldest firms in the United States continuously active in building-related applied research. BTI excels at analyzing building-related problems, providing clearly documented findings, and producing sound, usable products. Its work in the field of applied building research has spanned a wide range of subjects including those described below. BTI combines its long-time expertise with the application of sophisticated engineering economics, engineering statistics, and parametric building modeling tools to develop practical answers to complex building industry issues. HOUSING U.S. Russia - Building Technology & Information Center. BTI, as a consultant to the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, facilitated a two-day round-table meeting between selected representatives of the U.S. homebuilding and building products industries and a similar group of Russian representatives. The intent of this project is to establish a self-sufficient information center providing technical and other information-related services aimed at stimulating and accelerating the delivery of high quality affordable housing suited to the requirements and lifestyle of the Russian market. HUD Guidebook on Building Accessibility in Housing Rehabilitation. BTI, as a subcontractor to the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, is a key participant in the development of this guidebook on methods to enhance accessibility of single-family and multifamily housing that are undergoing various stages of rehabilitation. Emphasis is being placed on marginal adjustments that can be made to typical rehabilitation plans without substantially increasing cost. Innovative Rehabilitation Technologies - A State of the Art Overview. BTI, as a subcontractor to the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, researched the material and product manu- facturing industry, trade associations, and architectural and engineering societies to identify candidate technologies. In addition, selected trade publications were also reviewed. Candidate technologies were assessed on the basis of their in-use performance for improved quality, cost reduction, and time savings; and the selected technologies were described in a report to be published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD Study of Cost of Meeting Accessibility Requirements. BTI, as a subcontractor to Steven Winter Associates, examined the costs associated with compliance with the HUD multifamily accessibility requirements. National Park Service Replacement Housing Study. BTI, under contract with Logistics Management Institute, conducted condition surveys of existing housing units, provided modular and manufactured housing systems evaluations, and assisted in the preparation of design/build procurement packages for the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. These services were initially related to a demonstration phase, and if successful, will be applied in a number of National Parks. HUD Building Inspector's Guide for One and Two Family Dwellings. Under contract to the U.S.

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