Residentially Speaking hosted by Alan Hubbell

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Building science is an evolving concept key to building high-performance homes that will stand the test of time. Join DuPont Residential Marketing Leader Alan Hubbell each month as he sits down with builders, dealers, thought leaders and influencers across the residential construction industry to bring interesting and informative content to the builder community.

  1. 02/17/2025

    Episode 20 - Learn how to secure your Energy Star® certification

    This week on Residentially Speaking, host and DuPont residential marketing leader Alan Hubbell sits down with two of DuPont’s own: Aaron Grin – Residential Applications Technology Leader – and William W. Ranson – Building Knowledge Center Leader. They discuss industry energy codes and standards (2021 IECC, Energy Star v3.2, ZERH), Net Zero Ready, U-Factor Area (UA) and more.

    49 min

  2. 12/16/2024

    Episode 19 - Exploring Industry Trends: Media and Publishing in Residential Construction

    This week, Tony Mancini – founder and principal of media and publishing company SGC Horizon – joins Residentially Speaking host and DuPont residential marketing leader Alan Hubbell to discuss how trade media and publishing have evolved, where they are heading in the construction space, and the future of print. They also touch on the impact of AI, Show Village at IBS, and more.

    44 min

  3. 10/07/2024

    Episode 18 - Reshaping Residential Construction: Market Trends and AI in Housing

    This week, Devyn Bachman - COO at John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) - joins Residentially Speaking host and DuPont residential marketing leader Alan Hubbell to discuss various aspects affecting the housing market, such as mortgage rates, population growth, and the challenges of affordability. They also touch on the dynamics of single-family and multifamily homes, and look at the potential of AI in the construction industry.

    41 min

  4. 05/06/2024

    Episode 17 - Building the Future: Innovations in Residential Construction

    This week, Andy Oding - Partner at Construction Instruction and Vice President of Building Knowledge Canada - joins Residentially Speaking host and DuPont residential marketing leader Alan Hubbell to discuss the state of the industry from a building science perspective, residential construction trends, and the most challenging part of the home to "get right." Oding and Hubbell also take a look at some differences between the U.S. and Canadian approach to building science.

    49 min

  5. 01/14/2024

    Episode 16 - Navigating the Housing Horizon: Insights on Single-Family and Multifamily Building Trends + Market Dynamics

    This week, Todd Tomalak – Principal, Advisory of Building Products at Zonda – joins Residentially Speaking host and DuPont residential marketing leader Alan Hubbell to discuss single-family remodeling and new construction, multifamily for rent, and what's happening in the credit markets. Tomalak and Hubbell also take a look at historical perspectives, pricing power, and what's coming up in 2024.

    53 min

  6. 10/29/2023

    Episode 15 - Cracking the Code: Navigating the 2021 IRC Changes for Water-Resistive Barriers Behind Stucco

    This week, Rhondalyn Riley – Water Intrusion Specialist/Consultant and founder of Exterior Inspections, Inc. – joins Residentially Speaking host and DuPont residential marketing leader Alan Hubbell to discuss 2021 IRC code changes impacting water-resistive barrier requirements for stucco claddings. Riley and Hubbell take a look at the different requirements for dry vs. moist climates, types of WRBs, and other key changes and challenges.

    44 min

  7. 08/23/2023

    Episode 14 - A Deep Dive with DuPont's Specialist Network

    This week, Residentially Speaking host Alan Hubbell speaks with members of the DuPont™ Tyvek® Specialist Network: Kaye Leonard, Residential Sales Manager at Parksite; Brian Stephens, VP of Sales and Marketing at Monsma Marketing Corporation; and Corey Ball, Senior VP of Risk Management at Weatherization Partners, Ltd. Leonard, Stephens and Ball are part of a team of more than 165 field representatives dedicated to supporting home builders throughout the construction process, helping to ensure the proper installation of Tyvek® building envelope products.

    53 min

  8. 06/14/2023

    Episode 13 - Exploring Scandinavian Building Envelopes with Jørgen Young

    This week, we take you to Norway. Jørgen Young of Isola joins Residentially Speaking host and DuPont residential marketing leader Alan Hubbell to discuss the history of the company, his own long career and the interesting differences in building practices between the U.S. and Norway. A distributor of Tyvek® products for the building envelope in the Scandinavian country, Isola is a leading building products manufacturer in Norway, where wood-frame houses are built in challenging environments with an air tightness of 0.6 ACH.

    55 min
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Building science is an evolving concept key to building high-performance homes that will stand the test of time. Join DuPont Residential Marketing Leader Alan Hubbell each month as he sits down with builders, dealers, thought leaders and influencers across the residential construction industry to bring interesting and informative content to the builder community.

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