Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Presenters:
Dr. John Keifer, E3 Building Sciences
Ben Millar, E3 Building Sciences
Moderator: Lydia Beltran, Florida Housing Coalition

High-performance building, (Green Building) requires innovations in both housing design and construction. The performance of the people installing the insulation or applying the caulking or just sweeping up the jobsite is often critical to the ongoing performance of a building. Mistakes covered up with drywall or hidden in the HVAC system can be nearly impossible to find and expensive to fix. Knowing the issues caused by common construction errors can often lead to a better end product. In addition, the upfront costs of independent onsite verification can actually save significant money to the project long term. This seminar will focus on the benefits of verification, and uncover common errors that are often avoided as a result.

Ideal Audience: Developers, Builders, Architects and Contractors interested in high-performance buildings and staff of jurisdictions overseeing energy efficiency and design.

Credits/Hrs: CE – 2, LEED Homes Midrise – ID 1.6