https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/ Building science knowledge, HVAC design, & fun Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:15:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1382 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:15:01 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1382 This has got to be the most
This has got to be the most exciting time to be in the construction industry. Between the emerging field of building science, modern engineering, computer design and modeling, and the years of construction experience behind us, if we pay attention to educational opportunities, we are in a position to be building the best buildings possible.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1381 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:03:36 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1381 Sean, Enjoyed the post as
Sean, Enjoyed the post as well! And Stephen…it sounds like you and I are walking in similar shoes. Two years later and still not a paid rating, but 24 years in building industry and I know that my building knowlege has benefitted immensely. I’ll continue to seek out building science learning opportunities.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1380 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 04:38:33 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1380 Sean — As some one who
Sean — As some one who places great personal emphasis on doing things well, while also expanding your own knowledge base, you have two other great qualities: both your ability, and your desire, to teach these things to others. That’s something the rest of us (myself especially) have greatly benefitted from. So thanks for all your continued writings and communications, Sean. It’s highly valued, and very much appreciated.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1379 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 04:10:25 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1379 Great post… I’ve been
Great post… I’ve been thinking about a few extra classes, and this just gave me another little nudge.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1378 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:46:45 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1378 Allison thanks again for
Allison thanks again for opportunity for the posting.  
 
 
 
JB, as always thanks for the support & great comments 
 
 
 
Stephen, AMEN & I definitely agree your last line sums it up quite nicely.  
 
 
 
I hope you all had a great week & here’s to an even better weekend

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1377 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:53:01 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1377 Sean — thanks for taking the
Sean — thanks for taking the time to share your story; down with learning you know. Also love the serendipitous elements how your recent wave of training came to be . . . love that you saw the positive in things. if nothing you have become way more marketable. continued success with your biz, learning …every day. ~jb

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1376 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:18:49 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1376 Stephen, thanks for posting
Stephen, thanks for posting about your experience here. Your last sentence says it all: 
 
“Not a day goes by that I don’t use something I learned and I believe the houses we build are better for it.”

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective/#comment-1375 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:10:22 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-value-of-training-in-building-science-another-perspective#comment-1375 Nice article. As long as I
Nice article. As long as I have been in the construction industry, I have been very interested in the energy aspect building. However as a woodworker I was rarily actually involved in it. So as a reaction to the downturn and fears of what it might mean for my timber framing business, I decided to become a HERS rater, “just in case”. Now almost 2 years after taking my class, I have not done my first paid rating.  
If I never do a rating, all my time and effort have been well spent. Our business has picked back up, so Ive been to busy to pursue the rating work. Not a day goes by that I don’t use something I learned and I believe the houses we build are better for it.

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