by Chris White | Aug 21, 2020 | Enclosure Commissioning, Environment, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Tips
What if I told you I have foolproof secrets to avoiding mold problems on construction projects? Would you believe me, or would you think I’m just trying to get clicks on our website? I promise – this isn’t a gimmick. I’m not here trying to get you to buy my...
by Chris White | Oct 19, 2016 | Enclosure Commissioning, Engineering, Environment, Indoor Air Quality, Mold
Respecting Your Elders – Especially When it Comes to Building Science How many times has someone (usually older than you) told you to respect your elders? Probably more than a few. And if you’re like me, you probably rolled your eyes plenty of times...
by Chris White | Feb 14, 2016 | Enclosure Commissioning, Environment, Indoor Air Quality, Mold
Les Miles & Mechanical Engineers Deserve A Break I’d love to know what you thought when you read the title. There are some jokes I could make here, but I’ll only say that given how Les gives soundbites, I’d love to hear him explain the Second Law...
by Chris White | Feb 10, 2015 | Enclosure Commissioning, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Green Building
How do I stop acting like an engineer and transition to thinking like an Owner? I find myself in a very strange position – I’m building a house, which is great for all the reasons you’d be excited about building a house. But it’s also a little...
by Chris White | Jan 6, 2015 | Enclosure Commissioning, Energy, Environment, Green Building
This year, resolve to Commission all of your projects I hope your 2015 is off to a great start. Instead of asking you about your personal to-do list for 2015 (or worse, share mine), I thought I’d share an idea for a New Year’s Resolution that can help your projects...
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...
