Category: News
Kansas doesn’t fare well in solar grade
An article published on the solarpowerrocks.com website shows Kansas having a grade of “D” when compiling many different categories that reflect the cost to own, including tax incentives, electricity cost, … Continue reading “Kansas doesn’t fare well in solar grade”
Things are changing….Passive House, Net Zero…
I just returned from the 10th Annual Passive House (PHIUS) conference in Chicago and am very excited to see the things that are on the horizon in the construction industry. … Continue reading “Things are changing….Passive House, Net Zero…”
Net Zero is getting closer
We have selected the lot, we have finalized drawings, now we are only weeks away from starting our first Net Zero project. As I write this we are experiencing an … Continue reading “Net Zero is getting closer”
Vision of Downtown Anthony Becoming Reality
Construction on the 100 Block of West Main is running very close to its original schedule, according to developer Jeff Jones, “In spite of all the rain we’ve had recently,” … Continue reading “Vision of Downtown Anthony Becoming Reality”
Jeff Jones received his Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Designation
Tru-Building would like to announce Jeff Jones has received his “CPHC,” Certified Passive House Consultant designation. With this designation, Jeff will design and construct quality-assured passive projects, whether it be … Continue reading “Jeff Jones received his Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Designation”
Welcome Bill Spackman to the Tru-Building Team
Wichita Business Journal – October 2014 Bill will be an on-site superintendent handling all jobsite responsibilities. Read full article
Kansas town to begin rebuilding its downtown
Kansas First News – August 2014 A $3.5 million project to rebuild a downtown block of a central-Kansas community officially gets underway this week, five years after an explosion and … Continue reading “Kansas town to begin rebuilding its downtown”
Anthony to rebuild Main Street site destroyed by fire
The Wichita Eagle – August 2014 A site in Anthony that was destroyed by fire five years ago will be redeveloped, with a groundbreaking set for Aug. 28. The project, … Continue reading “Anthony to rebuild Main Street site destroyed by fire”
Anthony downtown project moving forward with the help of Wichita developers
Wichita Business Journal – July 2014 A stalled project to redevelop a historic section of downtown Anthony has new-found momentum. Wichita-based Tru-Building Inc. is moving forward with its plans to … Continue reading “Anthony downtown project moving forward with the help of Wichita developers”
Tru-Building Inc. relocates into its own, larger building
Wichita Business Journal – February 2014 Today’s moving day for Jeff Jones, who is moving his residential and commercial construction company, Tru-Building Inc., into a new, larger, more visible location … Continue reading “Tru-Building Inc. relocates into its own, larger building”