For the last 5 days, I have been attending The Snell Group’s – Infrared Thermography Level II class Level 2 Infrared class being taught by Harold Van De Ven (aka Van). This make’s the second class I have taken by The Snell Group, with the last one being taught by Don Thurmond & Jim Fritz. […]
Day 4: Infrared Thermography Level 2 Training
While I generally combine the last 2 days of class together due to studying for a test, general lack of items to discuss, etc… I don’t think that will be an issue here. So onward to day 4, and seeing that day 3’s trivia went unanswered – you will have to wait for Day 5 […]
Day 3: Infrared Thermography Level 2 Training
Wow, is it really day 3 already? I guess so as the day started off with a pop quiz to prepare us for the next two days actual tests. Shoot, I might need to remember some of my own test taking tips like, make sure you fully read the question. Yep, I got dinged on […]
Day 2: Infrared Thermography Level 2 Training
You know it is going to be an interesting day when class starts off with a brief project & objective which you know is impossible. The reason is to see if anyone will get the answer correct – sorry I am not going to even try as what you requested isn’t possible. Yes we all […]
Day 1: Infrared Thermography Level 2 Training
Nashville, TN – welcome to day 1 of Snell’s Infrared Thermography Level II class. One of the nice things about Snell’s system is that class doesn’t get started until 3 PM for the first day allowing for those of us travelling, time to get to the hotel & settled in. It also eliminates the issues […]
Dodo Sapiens, Codes, and other thoughts from GBFC:
As mentioned in our prior recap of the Green Building Focus Conference, Eric Corey Freed of Organic Architect was the final keynote speaker. Eric has a reputation for stirring the pot and with a title of his keynote being Dodo Sapiens: How regenerative, bio-based buildings will save us from ourselves, one can tell he is […]
Green Building Focus – 2011 Conference Recap (Day 2)
Ahhh day 2, of the 3rd annual Green Building Focus Conference which based on the schedule, was definitely saving the best for last. Unlike last year where all the keynote speakers were all on first day, they split them across the two days for this year. Based on this and other changes, it was nice […]
Green Building Focus – 2011 Conference Recap (Day 1)
This last Thursday & Friday I spent in Birmingham for the 3rd annual Green Building Focus Conference. Unlike last years which was 4 days long and huge, this one was a more scaled down affair which was a lot more personable and left my feeling recharged instead of glad to finally off my feet after […]
NAHB Business Management Training
One of the interesting parts about NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) as compared to most other certification or organizational entities is an emphasis on Business Management. For many of their “entry-level” (for better lack of a term) courses one must take Business Management for Building Professionals. Thus in order to receive the CGP designation […]
NAHB CGP: Certified Green Professional Training
Well, here we go again, same ole’… Yes folks, one more class & another set of initials – this time though it is required for a new Energy Efficiency program being launched for customers of Huntsville Electric this coming July. Assuming everything works out, expect an article or two later this month or early in […]