the Building Performance Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Retrofit Research: interview with Marge Anderson, Whose Finger is on the Pulse of Building Performance May 29, 2010

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Today we talk with Marge Anderson, Associate Director of Energy Center of Wisconsin, about research on green jobs, retrofits, utility programs, and certifications.

HVAC with SCIENCE! interview with Dennis Stoer, HVAC right sizer and calculations guru May 15, 2010

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Today we talk with Dennis Stroer, owner of Calcs Plus, once just a guy who installed air conditioners, and now a brilliant heating/cooling load calculations specialist, helping HVAC contractors across the Southeast get it dead right in residential and commercial buildings.

Contractor Training: interview with Keith Williams, legend in Air Sealing and Retrofit Training May 01, 2010

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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.

Combustion Safety: Interview with Scott Suddreth of Building Performance Engineering on Training and Quality Control Apr 19, 2010

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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.

Building Science Software: Interview with Rob Salcido, senior engineer behind REM/Rate Residential Energy Modeling Software Apr 08, 2010

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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.

Hardcore Performance: interview with Brett Dillon, technical and training superstar. Mar 29, 2010

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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.

The Business of Selling Building Performance: Interview with Javier Ruiz, President of Senercon and 5 time Energy Star MVP Mar 11, 2010

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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.

Commercial/Industrial Energy Consulting: Interview with Kelly Shelton, energy management consultant and energy auditor. Nov 13, 2009

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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.

Home Inspection: an Interview with Jeff Beck, inspector, software designer, estimator, and marketer. Oct 21, 2009

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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.

HVAC: an Interview with Bronson Shavitz, HVAC diagnostician, designer and contractor Oct 11, 2009

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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.