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"Truly transparent solar"

I repeat

"Truly Transparent Solar"

Welcome to this discussion around innovation, proof of concept, formation, process, technology, advancement and growth with Miles Barr and David Maikowski of Ubiquitous Energy. Ubiquitous means "everywhere" and this solar technology could literally be "everywhere" glass surfaces reside. 

Ubiquitous Energy is a truly transparent BIPV technology like  a "Low-E" glass coating, yet creates energy from the sun. 

Miles Barr is a founder, inventor, former CEO and now CTO of Ubiquitous Energy. 

David Maikowski is the Director of Channel Development.

Listen to this discussion about the potential "game-changer" technology, applications, and markets, innovation and more. I'll let the interview speak for itself. Leave a comment, share, and spread the word. 

Listen and enjoy!

Guests:
Miles Barr, CTO, Founder
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miles-barr-10401765/

David Maikowski, Director of Channel Development
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmaikowski/

Ubiquitous Energy
Website: https://ubiquitous.energy/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubiquitous-energy-inc-/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ubiquitousenrgy?lang=en
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/UbiquitousEnrgy/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio, Engineering, Jingle
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Welcome to Podcast #18.

Shaun Blott grew up in Western Canada, born and raised around Calgary, Alberta. Shaun is an expert in two major categories.

One of those categories is sales, and this interview has some real "nuggets" of wisdom and practical application  that can apply in any scenario, whether doing direct sales or managing a sales group. Shaun  has experience in both, along with  retail sales and B2B sales in construction products. Much to be gained here.

The second category is embedded concrete devices. Shaun is the national sales manager for Jordahl, USA, a manufacturer of concrete embeds and more. Shaun started in a form of an entrepreneurial venture when in 2009, just 12 years ago, he was charged with developing the distribution channels and buying network for Jordahl products. Prior to this time Jordahl had zero sales in the USA. 

We walk through a variety of topics about the above including everything from sales, sales strategies, gaining trust in the engineering community, glaziers, architecture, coming to the USA from Canada, some product history, building "skin" vs "building skeleton" vs. "building connective tissue."

Oh, and I cant forget hockey (Shaun is a hockey fan), Stanly Cup predictions, and a little history of the Cleveland Barron's, the old Cleveland Arena, and stick-day at the hockey game.

There's something for most everyone in this. Listen, comment, enjoy!

Guest:
Shaun Blott
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-blott-686333b/

Jordahl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jordahlusa/
Website: https://www.jordahlusa.com/en/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio, Engineering, Jingle
https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

This episode welcomes Mr. Patrick MacLeamy, Architect, Author, Chairman, Fellow AIA, and so much more. This podcast truly inspires. Patrick grew up in an industrial town in Southern Illinois, and went to architecture school at the University of Illinois. Starting as a project designer at HOK Architects, then a single office in St Louis, Patrick rose to CEO of the company during a career that spanned 50 years. Patrick interviewed with and initially worked under HOK's Gyo Obata, (the "O") architect, the son of painter Chiura Obata. In 1955, Mr. Obata co-founded  HOK with George Hellmuth, and George Kassabaum. Patrick discusses the foundational structure for HOK and how it was fundamental to their growth and success.

In addition, we get into the formation of buildingSMART , the worldwide authority driving transformation of the built environment through creation & adoption of open, international BIM standards. We talk about "the MacCleamy Curve" and how it relates to BIM.

There's also formative discussion around principles for how to successfully manage and grow a professional services firm. Patrick talks about strategies to deal with downward cycles in the economy.

Along the way we also discuss many other topics:

• Generational architects and builders
• His VW Beetle getting him to and from interviews
• Washington University, St Louis, School of Architecture
• Internment camps in WWII
• Dealing with bankers
• Paying off Credit lines
• Designing with budget in mind
• Putting the architect back in the center of society
• Noble buildings
• Health and wellness
• and more

Listen, enjoy, leave a comment!

Guest:
Patrick MacLeamy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-macleamy/
Website : https://macleamy.com/

buildingSmart non profit : https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingsmart-international/

The Book:
Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm - (35% Discount Code for Creating Structure listeners) Use Code "ARC33" during checkout: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/search?pq=macleamy%7Crelevance

Patrick's Build Smart Podcast: https://gablmedia.com/show/buildsmart

HOK Architects: https://www.hok.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio, Engineering, Jingle
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Welcome Daniel Winterich to Episode #16 of the Creating Structure Podcast. Dan is an architect, artist, and helps architects, designers, and building owners distinguish their projects by providing commissioned art, architectural  glass, sculpture, water features, and building-integrated art installations.  Dan is a 5th generation glass artisan and grew up in his family's business specializing in church interiors, including stained glass installations, and complete interiors. From his LinkedIn profile, Jim Maxwell says, "Daniel Winterich brings to every project his keen intuition, creativity, and sensitivity to the clients dreams and desires. It is in his genetic make-up it seems (being a 5th generation glass artisan) as he brings those dreams and desires to light through his glass creations."  This is an excellent description of Dan's insight and capability.

Raised in Chesterland, Ohio, Dan's path took him to Cincinnati, Germany, and then California. Dan has a BS degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati. Dan is thoughtful, creative, interesting and well-studied. You'll note the measured tone of the conversation and clear answers.

Interestingly, the host, and Dan, go back 43 years, but not as one would think. The connection is revealed later in the podcast as to how they are connected, and how they were re-connected. It's a great story. Listen to the end and you'll hear it.

Listen as this session builds and unfolds deeper and deeper, like unpacking layers or working in tightening concentric circles. Topics covered include:

• Church interiors in Cleveland to  Art installations in the the Bay area in California and beyond
• Interior design, art, architecture
• Collaboration and collaborative networks
• Integrating Art and Architecture as a team
• Innovations in facade design
• Integrating work with the glazing subcontractor
• Innovating glass forms
• Stained Glass to Art Glass
• The geometric pattern of an acorn nut cap
• Oakland City historical rail tokens
• History of glass artisan work to contemporary glass work
• Glass Fabrication 
• West Geauga High School
• Metal Work
• Structural engineering of Stained Glass
• Family business
• more...

Guest:
Dan Winterich
LinkedIn Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-winterich-b590901/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielwinterich
Instagram Dan:https://www.instagram.com/studiowinterich/
Website : http://www.winterich.com/


Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio, Engineering, Jingle
https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

 Episode #15 of the Creating Structure podcast is with Jeff Haber, Managing Partner, W & W Glass LLC, Nanuet, New York .  W & W Glass is one of the largest union metal and glass erectors in NYC and the largest supplier of structural glass in North America. This episode could be easily described as a primer on the glass and glazing business, relationship building, value-add selling propositions, and company growth. Jeff is one of the Haber family managing partners in this very successful enterprise that has grown from $9M to $200M in revenue since Jeff joined full time in 1990.  With over 3 decades in the industry, a quick conversational style, a great memory, and many substantive experiences, Jeff covers topics such as design, engineering, glass industry history, structural glass walls, field logistics, relationship building, sales, estimating, forecasting, trends, and predictions. We cover some "hot topics"about the often misunderstood role of the glazing sub by stakeholder-decision-makers, observations on what's happening in the market right now, COVID19 shifts, mindsets around the realities of embracing new technologies and a "generational sea change" that is upon us. Jeff could teach "intro to the glazing business" and if there was such a college class, this conversation would be a good start. Welcome and enjoy the show.

Relevant topics:

• Managing Logistics
• Urban Construction in New York City
• Project Planning
• Pilkington Planar wall systems
• "Glas Wal" patented system 
• Heat Soaking
• Unexpected positive consequences of 8000 Racquetball court projects
• Organic Growth
• Relationship building
• Adding value to projects
• Living with contractual terms
• Building for the future
• Embracing technology
• Teaching and Mentoring the new generation
• Taking Golf lessons

Company Mentions:

• W & W Glass
• Pilkington
• T.Fin Building Solutions
• more...

People:

• Scott Haber
• Mike Haber
• Howard Haber
• Tim Finley

Guest:
Jeff Haber, Managing Partner, W & W Glass, LLC
LinkedIn Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-haber-4410a43b/
LinkedIn W & W: https://www.linkedin.com/company/w&w-glass-llc/
Instagram W & W:https://www.instagram.com/wwglassnyc/
Facebook W & W: https://www.facebook.com/WWGlassNYC
Website W & W: https://www.wwglass.com/

 Host:
John L Wheaton, PE,  CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog : https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/     

Audio, Engineering, Music
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Welcome Tin Finley of T.Fin Building solutions to the Creating Structure Podcast. This is a lively discussion that moves through a variety of topics including sales, marketing, glass, glazing, manufacturer's representation, dynamic glass, start-ups, sales-based organizations, technically-based organizations, value propositions, relationship building, trends, COVID-19 awareness, and yes, even ice fishing (Tim lives in Minnesota.) Tim is a self-described "Sun problem solver" and "daylight fanatic" looking to provide solutions to clients, buyers, architects, stakeholders, building owners, and related parties, in the glass, fenestration and cladding industry. Tim and his firm represent a suite of products and companies that you can find in the links below, but Tim's main focus is delivering solutions. Tim has worked in a major corporation, a start up, private company, public company, and now for himself in his own startup. Tim just celebrated the 2-year anniversary of his company and we get to acknowledge that moment on the show. This is another good one. See below for other topical points of interest. Listen. Leave a comment. Spread the word!

Relevant topics:

• Daylight
• Glass
• The missing "Built-in" value of Manufacturer's
• Manufacturer's Reps
• Starting a business
• Lifestyle
• Representing a suite of products and services
• COVID19 trends and issues
• Ice Fishing Rigs
• The Tri-Tip Steak of Medford MN
• Culture
• Gaps in the market
• Sales and marketing strategies

Companies:

• Viracon
• Sage
• Fastenal

A bunch of names:

• Bill Sullivan
• Garret Henson
• Brad Austin
• Bill Randall
• Helen Sanders
• Andrew Haring
• Stanley Yee
• And more

The Guest:
Tim Finley, T.Fin Building Solution
LinkedIn Tim:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-finley-1025a112/
LinkedIn T.Fin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/t-fin-building-solutions/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/t.finbuilding/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tim_finley
Website: https://tfinbuildingsolutions.com/
See Tim and T.Fin's line card on his website and LinkedIn profile

The Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, LEED AP, CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog at WordPress: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio, Engineering, Music:
https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/     

Welcome to another Creating Structure Podcast. This session is with Jeff Heymann, Vice President at MiTek Structural Framing Division, Benson Industries. Jeff has a long and influential history in the glass, curtain wall, cladding, facade business. Starting in sales in glass fabrication at Faulkner Glass, Jeff moved up through the industry to a position of influence, selling, managing, and developing business for Benson. It's a fascinating discussion that also covers a bit of the history of the curtain wall and glass industry, Jeff's career path, people, opening the Benson office in New York City, managing the transition from a private to public company and more. We discuss history, trends, modularization, people, mentors that influenced his professional life, transitions, cold calling, relationship building, advice for young professionals, football, music, and more. Enjoy the show, and please provide your feedback. We love our guests and listeners!

Topics:

• Jeff's education and background.
• Mentors Dick Turner, Oscar Drucker, Lou Niles.
• Trajectory from Glass sales to subcontracting
• Football at Case Western Reserve university in Cleveland
• Cold Calling on Long Island for 2 weeks
• Showing up prepared and on time
• The use of "silence" or "the pause" in meetings
• COVID19 changes to how we operate and recruit
• Supply Chain 
• Logistics
• Modularization of curtain wall and opaque wall systems
• Respecting the architecture
• Architecture as art
• Jackson Browne, Music, Rock-n-Roll documentaries

The Guest:
Jeff Heymann, Vice President, MiTek, Benson
LinkedIn Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-heymann-7a54882b/
LinkedIn MiTek: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mitekinc/
LinkedIn Benson: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benson-industries-inc-/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensonindustries/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Benson1650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BensonIndustriesInc/
Website: https://www.bensonglobal.com/

The Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, LEED AP, CEO, Wheaton Sprague

Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Blog at WordPress: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Audio, Engineering, Music:
https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Alfonso Lopez joins host John Wheaton for an engaged discussion about business, structural engineering, personal growth, advancement, entrepreneurship, key skills in professional development, facade design and engineering, and more. Alfonso has a unique path and learning journey from growing up in South America, immigrating to the United States, obtaining Masters Degrees in Economics and in Structural engineering, and advancing through the industry culminating in the formation and growth of his company, Sentech Architectural Systems. Alfonso is well known and well regarding in the world of cladding, facade and specialty structures. Alfonso has deep relationships cultivated through the years on integrity, creativity, and delivery.

Topics discussed include:

• His "Learning Quest" or "Learning Journey" 
• The Art of Structural Engineering
• 1st Principles
• The three primary tools for successful advancement and increasing one's value to the market
• The evolution of founding Sentech
• The role of communication 
• Creativity, adaptability
• The importance of spouse and family support
• Collaboration
• Influencer's in his professional growth and experience
• Parametric Design
• Testing and Rationalization 
• And more, as always...............

The Guest:
Alfonso Lopez, PE, CEO
LinkedIn Alfonso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfonso-lopez-93680661/
LinkedIn Senctech: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentech-architectural-systems/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sentech_architectural/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sentech_arch?lang=en
Sentech Website: https://www.sentechas.com/


The Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, LEED AP, CEO

Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Blog at WordPress: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague is also on  Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @wheatonsprague   

Audio, Engineering, Music:
https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Join us for a building industry-specific discussion on the topic of Building Envelope Consulting (BEC). This episode builds as we go, getting deeper in content as we walk through the discussion. As is typical, we talk briefly about Mark's and Paul's background, but then get right into the topics covering the relevance of BEC work, what consultants do, how and where they provide value, and in what contexts. This is a more specific technical discussion. We cover topics related to:

• Project Budgets and impacts.
• Preserving the integrity of the architect's design.
• Thermal integrity.
• Opaque walls.
• Managing moisture and condensation.
• Typical problems encountered on projects.
• IGU's.
• End Dams.
• "By others" notations.
• Transitions areas.
• Performance Mock Up testing.
• Field Testing.
• And more....

Thank you for listening and for being part of the growing "Creating Structure" Podcast community. We also will be adding a page and link to the Podcast and content on the Website at Wheaton Sprague. Please drop us a comment, and provide feedback. Thank you!

Links and Info:
Paul Griese:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-griese-b734452/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulGrieseBEC
Wheaton Sprague: See below under Host show notes

Mark Coulis:
Not on social media
For inquiries go to Wheaton Sprague Website to "request Info" and send via that email to the general email box

The Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, LEED AP

Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Blog at WordPress: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague is also on  Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @wheatonsprague  

Audio, Engineering, Music:
https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to another episode of the Creating Structure Podcast. This interview is with Jerry Schwabauer, the VP of Sales and Marketing for Azon. Azon produces a structural thermal barrier in aluminum framing systems to improve thermal performance of glazing and cladding systems

Jerry is responsible for all sales and marketing activity for Azon. Since its founding in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1977, Azon has emerged as a world recognized technology and chemical company with international operations on three continents and sales in most every corner of the globe. 

We get into Jerry's background, core values, time in "big pharma" for 20 years, what led to his transition to Azon, mindset, success, significance, helping people, innovation, and more. Some topics covered:

• Training as a small fish in a big pond.
• Going from  large public company to a small privately held company.
•  Being 100% responsible for the sales and marketing effort for current and future products on a global basis. 
• The every day classroom in his position and our industry provides. 
• A focus on significance vs. success.
• How industry and world are ever changing, and so must we be. 
• Turning a practice interview into a 20 year career.
• Innovation.
• and more....

Jerry's info:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-schwabauer-3252228/

AZON:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/azon/
https://azonintl.com/

The Host:

Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: @JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: @JohnLWheaton1
Wheaton Sprague is also on  Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @wheatonsprague