"The workshop was a great chance to collaborate with other builders striving to build energy efficient housing and look at both the challenges and opportunities." -- Jon Nieponte, Operations, Garbett Homes

"The most valuable takeaway was the information provided by Sam regarding how homebuilding techniques have evolved as well as real challenges builders face on a daily basis. Events like this provide a platform for builders to collaborate over these challenges." -- Brad Grejtak, Specification Sales Engineer, Panasonic Eco Solutions

"It provided an opportunity refocus on high performing building. As good as we think we are, there is a long way to go." -- Stephen Phua, President, Wonderland Homes

"It offered a chance to meet and network with top quality builders that are also progressive thinkers and can envision the potential for better products." -- Ted Cater, Product Development Manager, Panasonic

"As builders, we are not alone. With all the great things we discussed, learned and reinforced, the most valuable, may be in knowing there is a chance for collaboration among competitors to build our industry. And also, sustainability of community, sustainability of the homes you build and sustainability of your business." -- Ashley Rutenberg, Product Manager, Marc Rutenberg  Homes

"This offered a unique opportunity network with "like-minded" builders and manufacturer reps with a vast industry knowledge." -- Ray Tonjes, Owner, Ray Tonjes Builder, Inc.

"The most valuable takeaway was in learning there are a number businesses moving in the right direction in contrast to a major part of the American Housing industry who are still not part of this change and that this can be an opportunity." -- Axel Lerche,  CEO, Ecomart Solutions

"It offered a chance to hear other builder's philosophies on energy efficient approaches, homeowner bias as well as generation Y behaviors and motivations." -- Kurt Koch, VP of Product Engineering & Innovation, Huber Engineered Wood

"This workshop offered actionable marketing and sales techniques and insight into shared challenges of builders from around the country." -- Allen Gilliland, Owner, One Sky Homes