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Energy & Building Science Resource List

One of the biggest issues many people have is finding reliable information when it comes to Energy Efficiency, Green Building & Building Science is what works, what doesn’t and where can I turn. When I do presentations, I always include a list at the end with my contact info for others to learn more. So with […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence October 4, 2013 By SLS

What a summer – updates & happenings

How does the saying go, life can come at you fast? A little over 3 months ago I couldn’t imagine all the changes that were in store & would have laughed at you & wondered what were you smoking… With that, I wouldn’t change the where, the who, or even the why it all happened. So […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence September 9, 2013 By SLS

KBIS Picture Recap

Welcome to KBIS New Orleans 2013 It is always interesting checking out the local displays – amazing woodwork, journey & cause Even if you don’t sign up for classes, there are always some good learning opportunities on the floor. Modenus group talking about Blog Tour finds & upcoming designs & materials seen in Cologne, London, […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence Tagged With: KBIS April 26, 2013 By SLS

Guest Post: a KBIS Video Interview with Todd Vendituoli

If you are wondering why the name Todd Vendituoli might sound familiar, well that might be because he has done a few guest articles for us here on Off Grid Living: Water & Hydronic Radiant Heating. Well this week I was honored to be able to return the favor by doing a video interview with him on my […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence Tagged With: Guest Posting, KBIS April 25, 2013 By SLS

Making the jump to the AERC

As many of us know (or are about to find out), the codes are a changing here in Alabama and in many other areas of the country. While most of the focus has been on the Energy portion, there are quite a few other changes in the “building” aspects which hardly ever get mentioned. Besides […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence April 8, 2013 By SLS

Lunch & Learn about the AERC

As part of the North Alabama Leadership Group of the USGBC & also as the presenting speaker, I would like to invite you to attend this April’s Lunch & Learn Event. I will be discussing where everyone currently stands in the adoption process, the changes in the Building codes coming soon to a  city near you, some […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence March 23, 2013 By SLS

Conferences, Codes & Reality

This last week was probably one of the busiest conference weeks when it comes to building better buildings. Not only was the RESNET / ACCA / IAQA / RPA conference going on, many other states & groups were holding similar ones throughout the week. I know here in Alabama we had at least 2 open […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence Tagged With: RESNET March 7, 2013 By SLS

Remodeling & Deck Expo 2012: Day 3

As the saying goes, what goes up must come down… I know it is only day 3 & the show still runs till 2 PM tomorrow, but I am calling it a week & driving up north before heading home later this weekend. Overall I got to say it was a good show, there was […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence Tagged With: Remodeling Show October 11, 2012 By SLS

Remodeling & Deck Expo 2012: Day 2

Today the exhibit floor officially opened up, which you couple with 3 more classes & spending some time with great folks makes for a long but yet very quick day. The first class started at 7:30 with Carl Seville talking about “Forget about Green, Just go for Good Remodeling” followed up by one from Glenn […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence Tagged With: Remodeling Show October 10, 2012 By SLS

Remodeling & Deck Expo 2012: Day 1

Welcome to Baltimore Maryland, home of the 2012 Remodeling & Deck Expo. While the Expo floor doesn’t open up until tomorrow, the conference portion officially kicked off today. Based on feedback from the 2010 show where many smaller remodelers felt that the classes weren’t suited for their needs, so they decided to try something new […]

Filed Under: Training, Education, & Confrence Tagged With: Remodeling Show October 9, 2012 By SLS

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