48 episodes
Building Sustainably Tim O'Brien
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Join host Tim O’Brien to discuss Green Building Practices, Innovative Designs, & Renewable Technologies. Plus learn more about sustainability in the building industry and communities through the eyes of a homebuilder. We look at Sustainability from four different perspectives and will provide insights you can take back to your life and business: The Homebuilding Industry, Our Community, Our Homes, Our Employees.
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Building Science Advocates: The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)
In this episode, we're joined by Gene Myers who is the owner and CEO of Thrive Home Builders in Denver, Colorado and current president of The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) board of directors to discuss EEBA and its commitment to provide the most trusted resources for building science information and education in the construction industry. About Gene MyersGene is owner and CEO of Thrive Home Builders (formerly New Town Builders), Denver's leader in building green, energy ...
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Building The Future of Trades Through Hands-On Education Programs
In this episode, we're joined by Steve Olson who is the teacher of the Oconomowoc High School Building Trades class to discuss the partnership between Tim O'Brien Homes and local high schools in order to develop the future of the trade industry by giving students real, hands-on experience in homebuilding.About Steve OlsonSteve has been a certified staff member at OHS since the fall of 1995. After graduating from UW-Stout in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Education...
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Home Design for a Climate-Changing World with Sam Rashkin
In this episode, Tim O'Brien is joined by Chief Architect of the Building Technologies Office in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Sam Rashkin, to discuss new home design as our environment continues to change around us. Sam highlights the importance of resilient, future-ready homes as well as how and why homebuilders should implement sustainable building practices going forward. About Sam RashkinSam is the author of the book titled “Retooling the U.S. Housing Indust...
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Creating a Sustainable Workplace Culture with Chad Sanschagrin
In this episode, Tim O'Brien is joined by international speaker, leadership and sales coaching expert, and founder of Cannonball Moments, Chad Sanschagrin, to discuss the importance of creating a sustainable workplace culture. Chad offers his unique experience and insight on developing a growth mindset and long-term success within an organization. About Chad SanschagrinChad began Cannonball to use the skills he gained as a top-rated sales professional for a national homebuilder to empower, mo...
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The Power of the Sun: Where We Are and Where We Are Going with Solar
In this episode, Tim O'Brien is joined by Vice President of Project Development at SunVest Solar, John Daugherty, to discuss the benefits of solar energy production in new home construction for both builders and consumers alike.John also highlights factors such as reduced cost, surging consumer demand, and increased government subsidies as key drivers for the rapid growth in the solar industry.SunVest Solarhttps://www.sunvest.com/State Programs for Solarhttps://www.sunvest.com/state-programs/...
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A Breath of Fresh Air: The EPA's Commitment to Indoor Air Quality
In this episode, Tim O'Brien is joined by Environmental Protection Specialist at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Aaron Johnson, to discuss the EPA's Indoor airPLUS program, and the increasing importance of Indoor Air Quality in our homes as it relates to our health.EPA Indoor airPLUSwww.epa.gov/indoorairplusIndoor Air Qualitywww.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq