Off-site residential construction is becoming an increasing trend in the home building industry. It is estimated that 25,000 (non-HUD code) homes were constructed off-site in 2023. This number will only grow as construction costs and labor challenges continue. Currently due to the process of constructing off-site homes, there are challenges to have the homes rated through the current RESNET® process. RESNET sees the expansion of HERS® Ratings of off-site construction as an important element in meeting the goal of a million ratings a year by the end of 2028. To meet this challenge RESNET has appointed an Off-Site Construction Advisory Group. Steve Byers of EnergyLogic was appointed as the chair of the group. Members of the advisory group are: · Steve Byers – EnergyLogic (Chair) · Bruce Bennett – GDS Associates Inc · Chris Isom – Vederra · Luke Lehman – ICC NTA · Tony Lisanti – Integral Building + Design, Inc. · Ryan Meres – RESNET · Shanti Pless – NREL The advisory group began meeting in July 2024 and presented its initial recommendations to the RESNET Board in August 2024. After receiving feedback from the Board, the advisory group revised its recommendations and developed additional recommendations for factory and on-site inspections. After the inspection protocols were developed, recommendations for how to run a pilot program for off-site construction was completed. RESNET and the Off-Site Construction Advisory Group are seeking feedback on the recommendations for the pilot program and the off-site inspection protocols. The feedback period will begin on March 19, 2025 and close on April 2, 2025. Following the feedback period, the Advisory Group will review the comments, make appropriate changes and submit a recommendation to the RESNET Board for approval of the pilot program. To review the off-site construction pilot recommendations and inspection protocols, please go to: https://www.resnet.us/about/standards/draft-recommendation-for-off-site-construction-pilot-program/
