Duratherm Building Systems: Trail Blazers to Combine Business Success with Sustainability

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They say that “necessity is the mother of invention.” But we like to believe that sometimes, pro-active efforts for the greater good can also lead to ground-breaking innovation. One such company enabling good for the planet is Duratherm Building Systems. Duratherm’s processes not only create healthy living spaces for 1st to 3rd world communities alike, but their expansion has also been a positive step towards the environment and the planet’s lifecycle as a whole! How? Let’s keep reading.

The Moment of Truth

In the summer of 1978, James Bryant (Founder of Duratherm Building Systems) was first fascinated by the concept of sustainability and good stewardship of the planet. During his internship at Solarex, Bryant recognized both the ecological impact and the economic common sense of a “sustainable planet.” 30 years later, in 2008, Bryant founded Duratherm Building Systems.

The Roller Coaster Ride

In 2008, Shortly following the birth of Duratherm Building Systems, the market crashed, bringing the construction industry to a standstill. Being a virgin market for this product, Mexico was challenging to start a fabrication plant for eco-friendly construction. But, whoever said anything worthwhile was an easy ride? Surfing through entrepreneurship’s ups and downs, today 13 years later, the company is internationally acclaimed for its offerings.

Right from Central and North America to Africa and the Middle East, it has completed multiple sustainability construction projects. This year, Duratherm Building Systems plans to bring its magnetic offerings to India, aiming to reduce carbon footprints, one more eco-friendly household at a time.

The Math of Difference Making

Mr. Bryant recognized the wave of change that would hit the construction industry in the coming years. This enabled him to design the Duratherm panel and ascertain sustainable solutions. This Structurally Insulated Panel (SIP) is one of the strongest construction panels globally, which is also eco-friendly and earthquake safe!

Through the usage of these panels and undertaking several measures, Duratherm Building Systems has been able to reduce the carbon footprint of their clients’ buildings by a whopping 50 to 70%, compared to the traditional building system industry. With a clean record of zero failures, the company has taken the construction industry by a storm, silencing the nay-sayers simply with a product that serves the desperate needs of the hour: ecologically, economically, and safely.

Next Generation SIPs – Making the World a Better Living Space

As mentioned earlier, Duratherm’s goal, underlying all its decision-making, has been sustainability. However, that’s not all. Duratherm Building Systems was founded in a city called Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca in Mexico, one of the world’s highest seismic zones. James Bryant decided that the SIPs system could offered the most economical earthquake-safe construction to address this issue. To make Oaxaca a haven for its locals and international retirement communities, Duratherm Building Systems began their quest. Discarding traditional building methods, James worked on modifying SIPs, an idea that has been around for almost a century. He tweaked the formula to meet the needs of the intense weather, insect, and seismic issues of the area, hence, designing the world’s strongest Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) this author could locate.

Today, Duratherm panels have survived all earthquakes and hurricanes faced in different parts of the world. The highest record held by Duratherm Building Systems SIPs has been endurance to 8.5 magnitude earthquakes and category five hurricanes. Additionally, with a 50 to 70% reduction in carbon footprint, the company has surely left its mark in the sustainability industry, serving as an inspiration to new entrants.

Over the years, Duratherm Building Systems has to expand its activities, making the world a better place to live, literally. As of this article’s release date, the company will have 200 completed projects worldwide, with zero failures.

Ground-breaking Product Portfolio

With optimized designs that also elevate efficiency, Duratherm’s products are the ideal selection. In addition, production efficiency and economic benefits make it a no-brainer. Their system has reduced dried in building time by 60%, tremendously lowering utility bills in the long run. When asked, James proudly mentioned, “Our system has never had a failure and the average savings in utility bills made by our consumers has been between 50 to 70%.”

The above statistic proves that customers highly prefer the product and that it fulfills needs easily, with 50 to 70% less energy consumption. Apart from that, these panels have also proven to be an ideal solution for all framing, insulation, interior & exterior vapor barrier, sheeting, siding, and drywall problems. Since Duratherm’s panels differ from OSB wooden SIPs, they also deliver a higher fire and water resistance rate.

Their product portfolio also includes SIP wall panels, SIP roof or floor panels, cement sheet splines, fiber cement screws, and construction glue. Furthermore, it also assists with timber and finishing products like base and topcoat, and they are strategically partnering with other eco-friendly manufactures to offer fans, energy systems, finishings,…etc.

Based on these ground-breaking features of Duratherm’s offerings, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to claim that Duratherm is reshaping the construction and sustainability industry. Through innovation, passion, and a goal towards the greater good, Duratherm Building Systems is a torch that lit up the path for many others to follow.

The Road Ahead

We all have heard that climate change is real. So much so that the words have lost their impact to a certain degree. It may not feel like climate change is real because it’s hard to quantify its adverse effects on a day-to-day basis. However, due to the changing climate patterns, the frequency of earthquakes, and other natural disasters is on the rise, our lives and our paradigm is being altered whether we like it or not.

Such changes in the environment pose a grave threat to the earth’s ecosystems every day. Hence, these changes call for changes in our approach, our lifestyle, and the technology we use to sustain the life cycle. We are the first generation to face such a dilemma and the last generation to do something about it. This is where Duratherm Building Systems comes into the picture. With ascending demands for technological innovations that enable safety against these disasters, Duratherm Building Systems constantly conducts research and development to bring better techniques to the table.

Furthermore, with natural disasters occurring more often, a need for accessibility to modern technological solutions is higher than ever. To meet the pivoting market trends, Duratherm Building Systems helps clients build on and off-grid applications that are far more logical, economical, and globally responsible than the current market offerings.

The Goal List

While the company’s initial target market has been 3rd world countries, Duratherm Building Systems is now poised to achieving its next goal (i.e. the KISS protocol). Given their primary market, Duratherm’s offerings have been highly economical with cutting-edge technology. Their designs have also accommodated a ‘low-tech’ rural building environment. But this process has been optimized further. “With the addition of Mobil plants to reduce logistics costs and maintain ‘JIT’ inventories, Duratherm Building Systems is ready for the next phase of service and is, at present, working to offer franchise opportunities,” affirmed Bryant.

Simultaneously, the team is also invested in creating innovative products to adapt to different needs. Duratherm Building Systems is making strategic alliances with like-minded companies to enable a full-service catalog of services and products. “These products will achieve the ultimate goal of offering sustainable and cost-effective products. While these products will be highly sustainable and affordable, the quality will not be compromised.” James confirmed.

Another applaud-worthy addition to their goal list is education. When asked, James said that through education, Duratherm Building Systems hopes to raise international awareness of our ecosystem’s plight while continuously developing safe housing solutions to cater to our world.

Top Priority Goal

In a pandemic-stricken society, we need protection from attackers unseen to the naked eye. Hence, as an extension to their primary goal, Duratherm Building Systems is taking all possible measures to provide solutions that make houses a safer, cleaner environment for residents. James passionately adds, “It is no longer enough to design a house, just as a shelter. It must also offer cleaner air, water, and energy; not to mention a schoolroom, an office, and green options for herbs and home gardens.”

With each challenge that our world is presented with, Duratherm Building Systems has been at the forefront to fight for better living. Looking at Duratherm’s plans, it is evident that the company will continue to strive for the same. These values and principles at the company’s core have also contributed immensely to Duratherm’s undeniable roar of success.

Why Duratherm is a Success

James ‘ answer is not one we often hear in modern-day entrepreneurship when asked about the most important thing that determines a man’s success. He said, “A man is successful when he acts justly, loves mercy, and walks humbly before his God.” As a man of faith, James truly believes that the higher power guides every man to their destiny. This journey may be filled with trials. However, if the person is just, kind, and humble, he will surely succeed.

Simultaneously, James also believes that Duratherm Building Systems has many other undeniable assets that make it a success. One such asset is the eco-friendly energy of legislators and bankers. While their impressive product offerings have been a major contributor, Duratherm Building Systems is a market leader also because of their flexible and adaptable management team.

James also shed light on why their management team worked so seamlessly when asked. Contribution towards the good of the planet and numerous communities has been a higher goal for each individual, serving as an essential component to their motivation.

Looking forward to this new year, James is highly optimistic about the company’s future, hoping to achieve their massive goal list. This year, Duratherm Building Systems also began working with Final-Cycles to minimize plastic waste. With initiatives like these, the company serves as a mentor to entrepreneurs across the globe to conduct business through substantial contribution towards society’s betterment at large.
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