We return from a holiday break to talk about the USGBC and the chemical industry reaching a compromise, a development in plastic recycling, and the 2016 AIA Honor Awards. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Architecture magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. As always, you can click ...

In this week’s Commercial Conversation podcast we discuss the serious technician shortage in the HVACR industry, the latest Dodge report numbers on construction growth, and an interesting use of biometrics in a museum. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Architecture magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. ...

We return once again, this time to talk about breaking up with a business partner, Denver’s Union Station and the Denver airport, and where green construction is headed.   Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Architecture magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. As always, you can click ...

In this week’s Commercial Conversation podcast, Gary and Paul talk about taking effective work breaks and a new micro-apartment project in New York City. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Architecture magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. As always, you can click here to download the podcast ...

It’s time for another Commercial Conversation. This week Gary and Paul talk about new Chicago skyscrapers, construction robots, a Fire Code change, and solar energy codes. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Architecture magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. As always, you can click here to download ...

After an unplanned hiatus, Gary and Paul return with another Commercial Conversation podcast. This week’s topics include products from the Glass Build show and what Gary experienced at the Cities Alive green roofs/walls conference. Listeners to this week’s podcast will also learn about forest bathing. Glass Build products Bullet/blast-resistant glass Insulgard Security Products, Brighton, MI ...

This week Gary and Paul speak with Robert Weygant, president of Sumex Design Inc., Nottingham, NH, about BIM technology, it’s role in commercial-facility design and construction, how firms can benefit from the technology, and what lies ahead. Bob has provided content-development assistance to AEC firms for more than 10 yr., working with more than 700 ...

It’s a new week and time for another podcast. This weeks topics include NCARB’s latest report on new architects, social media, Los Angeles construction, and the replacement of LaGuardia airport. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. Click on this ...

Gary and Paul return, this week to talk about the skyrocketing Architectural Billings Index, AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast, continuing working shortages, eco-friendly construction, and energy and weather forecasting. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. Click on this link ...

For our 50th podcast we welcome guest Charles Mondello, chief industry strategist at EagleView Technology Corp., Bothell, WA, and president of the Property Drone Consortium, also in Bothell, WA. Charles joins us to talk about the role of drones (unmanned aerial systems) in construction as they stand today, the capabilities of the technology, what construction ...