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In this episode of the Structure Talk podcast, hosts Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry catch up on their recent activities, including conferences focused on building science and home inspection. They discuss the importance of integrating building science into home inspections, the growing interest among inspectors, and the future of high-performance building. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in the industry, personal updates about their families, and the challenges of training new inspectors. Additionally, they delve into carbon monoxide safety and the confusion surrounding kitchen faucet standards.

CO Experts Low-Level CO Alarms: https://coexperts.com/
Heartland Chapter Inspector Seminar: https://seminarhouse.org/
IEB Fall Mastermind: https://events.iebcoaching.com/FallMastermind2025#/

Takeaways

Tessa shares her experience at the Inspection Fuel conference in New Orleans.
Building science is becoming more integrated into home inspections.
Home inspectors are increasingly interested in expanding their services to include building science.
AI is rapidly changing the landscape of business efficiency in home inspection.
Reuben discusses the importance of training new inspectors for business growth.
Carbon monoxide alarms are designed for life safety, not for monitoring low levels of CO.
There is a need for standardization in kitchen faucet designs to avoid confusion.
Tessa emphasizes the importance of understanding how homes function as systems.
The hosts express excitement about upcoming educational opportunities in the industry.
Personal updates reveal a busy life for both hosts, balancing work and family. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
02:53 Conferences and Networking in Home Inspection
06:06 Building Science and Home Inspection
08:55 High Performance Building and Future Trends
11:45 AI Integration in Home Inspection
14:56 Personal Life and Business Updates
18:00 Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities
31:54 Exciting Developments in Home Inspections
34:10 Understanding Carbon Monoxide Alarms
44:28 The Confusion of Kitchen Faucets
51:40 Engaging with Our Audience