DuPont’s New Quality Assurance Services Help Reduce America’s $31 billion Construction Rework Problem

February 18, 2022

DuPont Building Knowledge Center (BKC) Quality Assurance Program helps mitigate costly construction issues before they happen; industry-exclusive 15-year warranty builds confidence.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) today introduced the DuPont Building Knowledge Center (BKC) Quality Assurance Program created to raise the bar in manufacturer quality control and help further reduce the $31 billion waste caused by installation rework in the US. The BKC is a team of trusted DuPont advisors for installation guidance, training, field support and inquiries related to the DuPont building envelope portfolio.

The new BKC Quality Assurance Program features expanded support and design review services for general contractors. Upon passing the technical review, customers may be eligible for an exclusive 15-Year Product and Labor Limited Warranty for select DuPont™ Tyvek® Commercial Wrap and DuPont Self-Adhered Flashing Products.

“With DuPont’s new BKC Quality Assurance Program, we benefit even more from the added services, minimizing our potential for risks and mitigating future potential issues,” said Jim Driggs, President, Quality Assurance, Trammel Crow Residential. “The 15-year extended warranty creates increased value with pre-project equity partner’s perception of quality, and at sale for the new buyer’s long-lasting asset value.”

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