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It’s not just about us―it’s also about you. We want to connect with you and explore opportunities for collaboration.

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February 9, 2021 IBACOS Interviews Berkshire Hathaway on Homebuilder Liability Insurance

IBACOS had the opportunity to sit down with Katie Beck, Head of Homebuilders for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, to have a candid conversation and explore the topic of underwriting homebuilders in a changing industry. The interview focused on how a builder should best present themselves to insurers and discussed the reality that brokers should be digging into a builder’s story far beyond the numbers to truly understand the homebuilder’s world. Watch or read the full interview.

February 8, 2021 IBACOS Hiring Building Performance Specialist for PERFORM Team

Our team is growing, and if you are experienced in residential building practices, products and processes, you may be a good fit. 

IBACOS’ PERFORM team of experienced, construction-quality professionals partner with leading production homebuilders nationwide improve the quality and performance of the homes they build.

For more information on PERFORM, visit the PERFORM website.

Sound like a good fit for you? Join us. Click here for the full job description.

December 2, 2019 IBACOS Featured on Panelized Construction Podcast

Panelized construction has its roots in the 1950s. In 2014, the top 20 U.S. builders used panelization in roughly 40% of their builds. Yet, overall, modular, precut and panelized construction amounted to only 3.6% of the market in 2016. In this podcast, Anthony shared his technical and market understanding of panelization and its relationship to costs, labor and BIM (Building Information Modeling).

Listen to the podcast.



 

  • February 9, 2021 IBACOS Interviews Berkshire Hathaway on Homebuilder Liability Insurance

    IBACOS sat down with Katie Beck, Head of Homebuilders for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, to have a candid conversation and explore the topic of underwriting homebuilders in a changing industry.

    read story
  • February 8, 2021 IBACOS Hiring Building Performance Specialist for PERFORM Team

    Our team is growing, and if you are experienced in residential building practices, products and processes, you may be a good fit. 

    read story
  • December 2, 2019 IBACOS Featured on Panelized Construction Podcast

    Anthony Grisolia, Managing Director of Innovation, had the opportunity to discuss the history, background, process, and role of the HERS rater in the world of panelized construction on RESTalk, a podcast by RESNET.

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February 9, 2021 IBACOS Interviews Berkshire Hathaway on Homebuilder Liability Insurance

IBACOS had the opportunity to sit down with Katie Beck, Head of Homebuilders for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, to have a candid conversation and explore the topic of underwriting homebuilders in a changing industry. The interview focused on how a builder should best present themselves to insurers and discussed the reality that brokers should be digging into a builder’s story far beyond the numbers to truly understand the homebuilder’s world. Watch or read the full interview.

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February 8, 2021 IBACOS Hiring Building Performance Specialist for PERFORM Team

Our team is growing, and if you are experienced in residential building practices, products and processes, you may be a good fit. 

IBACOS’ PERFORM team of experienced, construction-quality professionals partner with leading production homebuilders nationwide improve the quality and performance of the homes they build.

For more information on PERFORM, visit the PERFORM website.

Sound like a good fit for you? Join us. Click here for the full job description.

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December 2, 2019 IBACOS Featured on Panelized Construction Podcast

Panelized construction has its roots in the 1950s. In 2014, the top 20 U.S. builders used panelization in roughly 40% of their builds. Yet, overall, modular, precut and panelized construction amounted to only 3.6% of the market in 2016. In this podcast, Anthony shared his technical and market understanding of panelization and its relationship to costs, labor and BIM (Building Information Modeling).

Listen to the podcast.



 

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June 27, 2018 IBACOS Speaks at PCBC

PERFORM Managing Director, Glenn Cottrell, delierved delivered a presentation at PCBC 2018 in San Francisco. The session, "A Paradigm Shift: Looking at Quality as an Investment Rather than a Cost of Doing Business," helped builders examine how much they are holding in reserve to pay for warranty claims, defects, and litigation, and explored a model that “flips the script”—identifying the opportunities that come from investing those dollars in better building and management practices to achieve reliable profitability and boost buyer satisfaction.

Click here for more information on the Cost of Quality and where opportunities for savings lie in business areas such as value engineering, construction oversight, cycle time, cost variance, customer delight, warranty, employee engagement, trade/supplier loyalty, training value/valuation, documentation and execution.

June 14, 2018 - June 15, 2018 IBACOS Speaks at the Policy Advisory Board Meeting for the Joint Center for Housing Studies

Partner Michael Dickens presented the IBACOS' Vision for the Future of Homebuilding at this year's Policy Advisory Board Meeting for the Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies advances understanding of housing issues and informs policy. Its Advisory Board is comprised of approximately 60 CEOs of large companies in the housing industry. Through its research, education, and public outreach programs, the center helps leaders in government, business, and the civic sectors make decisions that effectively address the needs of cities and communities.

IBACOS presented a vision for the future of the industry that encompassed an integrated design process, offsite construction solutions, and new, collaborative relationships.  

January 9, 2017 IBACOS Speaks at the International Builder Show (IBS)

New at IBS this year, the NAHB Production Builders Executive Club at the International Builder Show, where IBACOS had the opportunity to speak, is an invite-only space for the director level and above, among the top 250 builders. Invitees had access to daily networking breakfasts, lunches, receptions, and special presentations and discussions led by industry experts.

On Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00 am, Glenn Cottrell, Managing Director of Builder Solutions spoke on the topic of the “Cost of Quality.” In this session, he examined the opportunities that come from investing dollars typically set aside for risk and litigation into better building and management practices. 

Other speakers in this space included:

  • Ryan Serhant, Million Dollar Listing New York / The Serhant Team
  • Barbara Corcoran, Shark Tank/ The Corcoran Group
  • Dave and Jonah Stillman, Gen Z Guru
  • Glenn Cottrell, Director – Builder Solutions, IBACOS
  • Jim Tobin, NAHB Chief Lobbyist
  • Rob Dietz, NAHB Chief Economist
  • Nick Lenhart, Executive Director of Design Strategy, KTGY
  • Global Design Team, Whirlpool
  • David Rice, Founder, New Home Star
  • June 27, 2018 IBACOS Speaks at PCBC

    IBACOS recently delivered a presentation, "A Paradigm Shift: Looking at Quality as an Investment Rather than a Cost of Doing Business" at PCBC in San Francisco.

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  • June 14, 2018 - June 15, 2018 IBACOS Speaks at the Policy Advisory Board Meeting for the Joint Center for Housing Studies

    IBACOS had the opportunity to speak at this year's Policy Advisory Board Meeting for the Joint Center for Housing Studies.

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  • January 9, 2017 IBACOS Speaks at the International Builder Show (IBS)

     IBACOS had the opportunity to speak at the NAHB Production Builders Executive Club at the 2017 International Builder Show.

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June 27, 2018 IBACOS Speaks at PCBC

PERFORM Managing Director, Glenn Cottrell, delierved delivered a presentation at PCBC 2018 in San Francisco. The session, "A Paradigm Shift: Looking at Quality as an Investment Rather than a Cost of Doing Business," helped builders examine how much they are holding in reserve to pay for warranty claims, defects, and litigation, and explored a model that “flips the script”—identifying the opportunities that come from investing those dollars in better building and management practices to achieve reliable profitability and boost buyer satisfaction.

Click here for more information on the Cost of Quality and where opportunities for savings lie in business areas such as value engineering, construction oversight, cycle time, cost variance, customer delight, warranty, employee engagement, trade/supplier loyalty, training value/valuation, documentation and execution.

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June 14, 2018 - June 15, 2018 IBACOS Speaks at the Policy Advisory Board Meeting for the Joint Center for Housing Studies

Partner Michael Dickens presented the IBACOS' Vision for the Future of Homebuilding at this year's Policy Advisory Board Meeting for the Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies advances understanding of housing issues and informs policy. Its Advisory Board is comprised of approximately 60 CEOs of large companies in the housing industry. Through its research, education, and public outreach programs, the center helps leaders in government, business, and the civic sectors make decisions that effectively address the needs of cities and communities.

IBACOS presented a vision for the future of the industry that encompassed an integrated design process, offsite construction solutions, and new, collaborative relationships.  

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January 9, 2017 IBACOS Speaks at the International Builder Show (IBS)

New at IBS this year, the NAHB Production Builders Executive Club at the International Builder Show, where IBACOS had the opportunity to speak, is an invite-only space for the director level and above, among the top 250 builders. Invitees had access to daily networking breakfasts, lunches, receptions, and special presentations and discussions led by industry experts.

On Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00 am, Glenn Cottrell, Managing Director of Builder Solutions spoke on the topic of the “Cost of Quality.” In this session, he examined the opportunities that come from investing dollars typically set aside for risk and litigation into better building and management practices. 

Other speakers in this space included:

  • Ryan Serhant, Million Dollar Listing New York / The Serhant Team
  • Barbara Corcoran, Shark Tank/ The Corcoran Group
  • Dave and Jonah Stillman, Gen Z Guru
  • Glenn Cottrell, Director – Builder Solutions, IBACOS
  • Jim Tobin, NAHB Chief Lobbyist
  • Rob Dietz, NAHB Chief Economist
  • Nick Lenhart, Executive Director of Design Strategy, KTGY
  • Global Design Team, Whirlpool
  • David Rice, Founder, New Home Star
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Employment Opportunities

Be Better, Think Better, Do Better.
It’s our simple belief. We show up every day with the intent to make a difference and walk our talk. We're committed, passionate people who love what we do and think creatively to move the ball forward... and we're in it together.

Student Associate Program 
As active, contributing members of our team, our student associates have the opportunity to gain real-world experience that can significantly impact their careers. Interested? Submit your resume to careers@ibacos.com.  

IBACOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join Our Team We are always looking to add a good people to our team. If an open position is not listed, don’t be shy; submit your resume anyway. You may be just what we are looking for, and we don’t know it yet. Submit your resume to careers@ibacos.com.
Building Performance Specialist, PERFORM Team Our team is growing, and if you are experienced in residential building practices, products and processes, you may be a good fit. 

IBACOS’ PERFORM team of experienced, construction-quality professionals partner with leading production homebuilders nationwide to improve the quality and performance of the homes they build.

For more information about PERFORM, visit the PERFORM website.

Sound like a good fit for you? Join us. Click below for the full job description. Building Performance Specialist, PERFORM Team full job decription

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August 2013 IBACOS Works with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

IBACOS works with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), to find new strategies for deep energy retrofits.

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January 2013 Brookfield Homes Partners with IBACOS to Certify First Passive House in Colorado

Builder hopes to bring Passive House standard to production homes

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January 2012 IBACOS' Michael Dickens Joins EcoHome's Vision 2020 Board

IBACOS co-founder joins board as Chair of Building Systems Research

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