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EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data: The QA Evolution at RESNETšŸ„¬ With Laurel Elam and Scott Doyle (September 2025)


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EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data:Ā 

The QA Evolution at RESNETšŸ„¬ With Scott Doyle and Laurel Elam

(September 2025)

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ā€œIf you’re a professional and the rules of your profession change, you can’t afford not to keep up.ā€

 — Scott Doyle

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In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, host Bill Spohn sits down with two long-time leaders at RESNETšŸ„¬: Laurel Elam, Senior Director of Business and Standards Development, and Scott Doyle, Managing Director of Quality Assurance. Together, they unpack the evolution of quality assurance within RESNETšŸ„¬, culminating in the upcoming implementation of Addendum 75 to Chapter 9 of the RESNETšŸ„¬Standards.

Laurel provides historical context, reflecting on the organization’s steady improvements over the last decade and the dream of real-time QA tracking. Scott details how the QA team has expanded, the launch of the RESNET QAšŸ„¬ app, and how mandatory adoption beginning January 1, 2026, will transform consistency, feedback, and training across the provider network. Both emphasize how real-time, searchable data not only ensures compliance but also strengthens the feedback loop for raters and providers.

The conversation closes with an invitation to the RESNETšŸ„¬webinar on September 24th (link below), where the QA team will review the details of Addendum 75 and other changes to appeals and disciplinary processes. Laurel also reminds listeners about the extended deadline for conference session nominations, underscoring RESNET’s ongoing commitment to engaging its community and ensuring high-quality standards across the industry.

Be sure to register for the webinar:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3079588482659695965

This webinar will focus on the upcoming RESNETĀ  HERSšŸ„¬ Chapter 9 Standard updates, which will take effect January 1, 2026. (https://www.resnet.us/wp-content/uploads/FS-Addendum-75-Chapter-9-Update.pdf)Ā 

The webinar will highlight the key changes, including substantial updates to remote field QA requirements, the requirement to do all QA reviews via the RESNET QAĀ® app or API, and provide clarification on how the revised standard will impact verifiers, QADs, and Providers. The session will also offer guidance to help stakeholders successfully incorporate these changes.

The session will also offer guidance to help stakeholders successfully incorporate these changes.Ā 

Shortly after September 24, you can view a recording of the webinar on the RESNET YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ResnetUs

The deadline for submitting sessions for the 2026 RESNETĀ® Conference has been extended to September 26, 2025! Conference website is here: https://www.resnet.us/2026-conference/

The theme of the conference is The Next Era of the HERSĀ® Industry. RESNET is accepting nominations for 90-minute presentations in a variety of tracks, including Energy Codes, Tapping the Existing Homes Market, and Maximizing the Value of Energy-Efficient Homes. Submit nominations here!

LinkedIn:Ā 

Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-doyle-84750823

Laurel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-elam-5404817/

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OTHER EPISODE QUOTES:

ā€œThis has been a long-time dream—real-time tracking of quality assurance to improve consistency and feedback.ā€ — Laurel Elam

ā€œThe checklist was great, but now it’s in an app form.ā€ — Laurel Elam

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To the RESNETĀ® community, we hear you and want to engage. Learn more at www.RESNET.us.

For more info on this topic, contact RESNET at [email protected]

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