by Chris White | Dec 20, 2014 | Energy, Environment, Green Building
The Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer gives me another chance to write a blog post about Star Wars and Building Commissioning! The first trailer for the upcoming Star Wars movie has me really fired up. Star Wars Episode IV is far and away my favorite all time...
by Chris White | Dec 4, 2014 | Environment, Indoor Air Quality
What do Les Miles and Indoor Air Quality Have in Common? In today’s Baton Rouge Advocate, Scott Rabalais wrote an article telling Les Miles to take the Michigan head football coaching job (if Michigan makes the offer). I’m not a sports writer or accomplished football...
by Chris White | Nov 18, 2014 | Enclosure Commissioning, Energy, Environment, Green Building
Design and construction professionals must understand the Owner’s goals for each project. Determining the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) is critical. What does the term “Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) mean? Simply put, the Owner’s...
by Chris White | Nov 13, 2014 | Asbestos, Environment
Not All School Asbestos Floor Tile Removal Projects Are the Same? Note: This post covers my experience on a school asbestos project in Louisiana. Interpretations of asbestos regulations and requirements vary by state, and even across different regions of my home...
by Chris White | Oct 18, 2014 | Asbestos, Environment
EPA awards Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Asbestos Grant EPA posted this press release on 10/17/14: DALLAS (Oct. 17, 2014) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality a grant to help...