Does your prospective client deserve your proposal? “Sales is a numbers game.” We cringe when we hear this. The traditional sales method suggests you should meet with and “pitch” as many prospects as you can, knowing that eventually, a percentage will convert into clients. While this method works, we find this approach results in the…
Speed-up productivity on the job site with a switch to Norbord’s longer length wall sheathing. Using the right length wall sheathing not only saves the framer time on the job-site, but also increases the speed of the plumbers, electricians and the insulation trades that follow. Norbord’s longer length wall sheathing range in lengths from 97-1/8…
Construction Jobs Significant in U.S. Energy Efficiency Employment POSTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 BY E4TheFuture by Pat Stanton Since early September, I have been eager to share findings from our recently released Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report. One key fact that surfaced is the importance of construction work in the energy efficiency (EE) industry. Overall, 2.25 million Americans are employed…
Veterans Rock Energy Efficiency Jobs POSTED SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 BY E4TheFuture | CAREERS, JOBS, NATIONAL by Pat Stanton Every workday, 2.25 million American energy efficiency professionals are on the job.[i] Many install insulation and advanced building controls and improve HVAC systems. Their work isn’t always recognized, but I strongly believe that it should be! For starters, energy efficiency (EE) cuts waste and…
Panasonic is reinventing venting while helping Maryland home builders meet code Believe it or not, a ventilation fan’s listed airflow may not mean much. Despite the advertised CFM, testing by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows nearly half of all installed ventilation fans fail the required airflow standards outlined in ASHRAE 62.2. That’s a lot of…
Applegate Insulation, known as the premium cellulose insulation available from a domestic manufacturer, discovered how to produce a superior product during their 40 years’ experience. Applegate’s reputation is due primarily to two factors: Applegate’s proprietary dual-stage fire retardant process, known as the BurnBarrier™ System, injects dry and liquid fire retardants into the cellulose fibers.…
High-performance homes require better HVAC design strategies than code-built homes. Builders can more easily understand high-performance needs by familiarizing themselves with basic HVAC design concepts and strategies. The first step is conducting a room-by-room load calculation. Local climates determine whether a building’s HVAC system is designed to first meet cooling or heating needs.…
In 1980 I calibrated the fledgling Retrotec Energy Innovations Ltd.’s blower door at the National Research Council (NRC) in Ottawa, Canada. It used RPM and pressure drop to crudely measure flow. Little did I know that what I learned from the head air flow scientist at NRC would result in a 38-year long career making…
New residential energy efficiency building codes are trying to tackle the challenge of how the home’s flow of energy, air, and moisture will affect the indoor environment – including attics and crawlspaces. These codes are requiring homes to meet specific air tightness and indoor air quality standards – both are driving the need for dedicated…
We would like to thank the more than 50 members and guests that came out to our events in Upper Marlboro last Monday! We received great feedback on the presentations from Liang Gwee, Bill Morgan and Vladimir Kochkin, as well as the tour of Home Innovation and of course, networking at Calvert Brewing afterward! Thank…