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the Building Performance Podcast episodes

May 01, 2010 Contractor Training: interview with Keith Williams, legend in Air Sealing and Retrofit Training
Today we talk with Keith Williams, owner of Building Services & Consultant LLC and trainer of thousands of air sealing, insulation, and diagnostics professionals across the Midwest.
18 min
April 19, 2010 Combustion Safety: Interview with Scott Suddreth of Building Performance Engineering on Training and Quality Control
Today we talk with Scott Suddreth, technical director of Building Performance Engineering (www.buildingperformanceengineering.com) about the importance of combustion testing, BPI training, and quality control.
26 min
April 08, 2010 Building Science Software: Interview with Rob Salcido, senior engineer behind REM/Rate Residential Energy Modeling Software
Today we talk with Rob Salcido, senior product engineer for REM/Rate, the energy modeling software used across the country by RESNET-certified HERS Raters, about the origins and future of this powerful program.
22 min
March 29, 2010 Hardcore Performance: interview with Brett Dillon, technical and training superstar.
Today we talk with Brett Dillon, managing director of IBS Advisors, author of several widespread technical standards and manuals, Texas HERO developer, head of the RESNET Technical Committee, professional wrestler, and performer.
36 min
March 11, 2010 The Business of Selling Building Performance: Interview with Javier Ruiz, President of Senercon and 5 time Energy Star MVP
Today we talk with Javier Ruiz, president of Senercon, 5 time ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, and expert in selling energy efficiency to builders in El Paso, where there is no help from rebates, incentives, or energy utility involvement.
23 min
November 13, 2009 Commercial/Industrial Energy Consulting: Interview with Kelly Shelton, energy management consultant and energy auditor.
Today we talk with Kelly Shelton (Certified Energy Manager, Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant), whose background in industrial engineering, engineering management, and problem solving drive Shelton Solutions, Inc.'s comprehensive services for commercial and industrial energy audits.
31 min
October 21, 2009 Home Inspection: an Interview with Jeff Beck, inspector, software designer, estimator, and marketer.
Today we talk with Jeff Beck of Foresight Home Inspection LLC about crazy home remedies, the state of building inspection, and the pros and cons of software solutions.
37 min
October 11, 2009 HVAC: an Interview with Bronson Shavitz, HVAC diagnostician, designer and contractor
Today we talk about new and existing HVAC with Bronson Shavitz of Shavitz Heating and Cooling. Equipment sizing, efficiencies, diagnostics, and client relationships are discussed. Sponsored by Green Dream Group in Chicago.
15 min
September 17, 2009 Green Financing: an Interview with Joel Freehling, finance expert and green mortgage innovator
Today we interview Joel Freehling, a sustainable home finance expert and manager of Triple Bottom Line Innovations at ShoreBank. We discuss the changing state of financing for energy efficient homes and renovations, alternatives to the traditional 'bank loan' vehicle, and wild African mammals. Sponsored by Green Dream Group, LLC in Chicago.
31 min
September 02, 2009 Commercial Green Building Standards: an Interview with Jenny Carney, LEED O&M expert and reference guide author
Today we interview Jenny Carney, a director at YRG Sustainability in Chicago, an expert in building operations and retrofits, and a primary author of the LEED O&M Reference Guide. We discuss the important role of the USGBC and LEED in accelerating building performance, the development of the LEED standard, ecology, and creative solutions. Sponsored by Green Dream Group, LLC in Chicago.
28 min

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The Building Performance Podcast is an interview series drawing on the experience and ideas of a wide array of professionals in the high performance building industry.