Podcasts about Leed

✅ The Green Impact Report Quick take: David Gottfried co-founded USGBC, wrote the first white paper proposing a US rating system, and lit the fuse on what became LEED. Now, 30+ years and 30 billion square feet later, he's back with a bigger question: if we can green every building on Earth and still miss the climate targets, what have we forgotten?

David Gottfried — often called the godfather of the green building movement — co-founded the U.S. Green Building Council in 1993 and the World Green Building Council in 1998. He's the author of four books, including his newest, Regen360, and he joins the show to talk about something more personal than LEED scorecards: what it actually took to green his own homes, and what he wishes more buyers, sellers, and flippers understood.We talk about the 1930s Craftsman kit home in Berkeley he renovated into one of the highest-scoring LEED Platinum homes in the world — the rainwater-fed toilet that ran dry mid-dinner-party, the graywater pump he had to relocate out from under the master bedroom, and the acoustics mistake that eventually pushed him to sell. We get into why that house didn't sell for the premium he expected, what he did differently in the homes that came after, and his direct response to investors who tell him going green adds "50% more" to a renovation budget.David also unpacks the equation at the center of his new book: HOPE — Health On Planet Earth — and why he believes a home that doesn't "accelerate hope" simply isn't worth as much, no matter what the flipper is asking.In this episode:The pivot from real estate developer to founder of the green building movementInside the Berkeley Craftsman renovation — the wins, the mishaps, and the acoustics regretWhy the house didn't get the resale premium he expected, and what that taught himDebunking the "50% more expensive" myth flippers use to avoid going greenWhat role certifications like LEED actually play in home valueThe HOPE equation — Health On Planet Earth — and what it means for the home you're buying or sellingHis message to the next generation inheriting what we've builtWhat's your biggest challenge with sustainable living? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for more insights on green building and sustainability!#GreenBuilding #Sustainability #ClimateAction

This week the glasses held Christophe Mignon ADN, the stories went global, and our guest casually mentioned designing buildings in 18 countries like the rest of us mention brunch plans. Pat Bosch, Design Director and Principal of Perkins&Will's Miami studio, joined us for a conversation that starts in Havana and somehow ends up in Riyadh, Rio, and Accra before landing back home in Miami.Pat grew up the only child of two architects, spending her childhood in her mother's office and on construction sites with her father, then carried that inheritance through Puerto Rico, Columbia, ETH Zurich, and the New York studios of Richard Meier and Steven Holl. In 1996, in her early 30s, she bet everything on Miami and co-founded Perkins&Will's studio here with three people. Thirty years later it's one of the firm's most celebrated design hubs.We talk about designing the world's largest university for women in Saudi Arabia, building Africa's first LEED-certified hospital in Ghana with little more than smart passive design, and structuring an entire L'Oreal research center in Rio around bossa nova. We also get into her lifelong love affair with concrete, a material most people treat as a means to an end and Pat treats like poetry, from the cantilevered concrete of Miami Dade College to facades that somehow make the heaviest material on earth look weightless. And she explains the philosophy that runs through all of it: leave things better than you found them.Pour something with a little sparkle and press play. Pat builds in concrete, but this episode is pure Champagne.Connect with usWant to dive deeper into Miami's commercial real estate scene?

Ep 115 | The materials and construction that go into a home matter. So does its energy. Brian Johnson builds healthy homes that account for both, with small steps that work whether you're breaking ground or already moved in.Most healthy-home advice stops at non-toxic paint and a water filter. Brian goes deeper. A licensed contractor for 23+ years, he merges building science with building biology into a 12-principle framework for homes that don't just avoid harm, they support how you sleep, breathe, and feel. Jen and Brian discuss mold, EMFs, water, light, quantum energy, and why the walls around you matter more than you think.This episode is for anyone who wants their home to support their health, whether you're building from the ground up, house-hunting, mid-renovation, or you just want the place you already live to feel better. No blueprint or big budget required.

About the Show:"I hope that our legacy is that we leave behind some really great places and neighborhoods."— Jeremy HudsonIn this episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Jeremy Hudson, co-founder and CEO of Specialized Real Estate Group, a Fayetteville-based development and property management company that has spent nearly two decades asking one question: how do we help this region grow without losing what makes it special? Recorded on-site at the Stonebreaker inside Markham Hill, the conversation traces Jeremy's path from a standard real estate deal (Echo Modern Flats) to a full-fledged philosophy of "cultivating healthy neighborhoods" — one that put sustainability, health, and community ahead of the usual playbook.They dig into the story behind Markham Hill, a 119-acre neighborhood built around old-growth Ozark forest and a 39-acre conservation easement with the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust—six years in the making before a single home went up. They also look ahead to Drake Farms, a 165-acre mixed-use district on Fayetteville's north side designed to unfold over the next 15 to 20 years. Whether you're into real estate, conservation, or just want to understand how Northwest Arkansas is growing on purpose, this episode makes the case that the best developers are playing the longest game in the room.Key TakeawaysLong-Term Vision: The best projects think beyond the next quarter and look ahead 10 or 20 years into the region's future.Leading with Conservation: Markham Hill began with a focus on preserving nature, protecting over half its land, including 39 acres now in a conservation easement.Healthy Neighborhoods: Building health into both the environment and the homes themselves, from LEED certification to indoor air quality considerations.Community Connection: Real neighborhoods are built for people and gathering—not just for cars and houses.Patient Planning: Sometimes, the right move is taking six years of planning before building even begins, making sure every step honors the place and its past.Incremental Growth: Large-scale developments like Drake Farms are tackled one phase at a time, always with the goal of serving people and making neighborhoods better.All this and more on this episode of the I Am Northwest Arkansas® podcast.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Specialized Real Estate Group Website: specializedreg.comMarkham Hill Neighborhood: Markham HillThe Stonebreaker Hotel: The StonebreakerDrake Farms Project: Drake Farms ProjectNorthwest Arkansas Land Trust: nwalandtrust.orgRoots Festival: Roots FestivalLeverett Lounge: Leverett LoungeHugo's: Hugo'sEmail Jeremy Hudson: Jeremy@specializedreg.comThis episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!"Try ONBoardNWA.com Today!*Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.comConnect With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks.Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest ArkansasMentioned in this episode:Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!"

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 471)Our guest this episode is Dr. Forrest Meggers talking about thermal comfort, distributed Vs central building controls, using the university campus plus his home as a laboratory and much more.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:How a thermostat is the worst device in human historyHow air-conditioning is overExergyMean Radiant Temperature as a measure of comfortAnd much more…….More on ForrestForrest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fmeggers/Website: https://engineering.princeton.edu/faculty/forrest-meggersWebsite: https://chaos.princeton.edu/New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/nyregion/forrest-meggers-princeton-green-home.htmOn Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KFKMy1gAAAAJ&hl=enBioDr. Forrest Meggers is an Associate Professor of Architecture and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University, where he also serves as Co-Director of the Architecture and Engineering Program and Co-Chair of the Princeton Sustainability Committee. Since arriving at Princeton in 2013, he has been a key voice in the university's ambitious effort to move toward a zero-carbon campus by mid-century, using Princeton itself as a “living laboratory” for rethinking how we heat, cool, and power buildings.He directs the C.H.A.O.S. Lab—short for Cooling and Heating for Architecturally Optimized Systems—where his team experiments with advanced heating and cooling, geothermal and seasonal energy storage, and alternative thermal comfort strategies that challenge conventional HVAC thinking. Before Princeton, Forrest led low-energy building research in Singapore and Zurich, and he still embraces his roots as an Iowan and bicycle mechanic who prefers ideas that can be tested and touched in the real world, not just simulated on a screen.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG

A fourth generation CPA walked away from a large accounting firm to take over a 104 year old Texas lumber distributor, and the first thing he protected was not the balance sheet.   In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with Michael Friedrichsen, general manager of Roddis Lumber in San Antonio. Michael grew up around the family business, spent one college summer running a forklift in the warehouse, then went off for a master's in accounting and a CPA license. When his dad retired in December 2023, he stepped in alongside his cousin, the company president, right as the post COVID lumber market started cooling off.   You'll hear how a single branch, thirty person company keeps a family atmosphere while running a fleet, a hardwood distribution operation, and a separate door shop that pre-hangs doors and trim packages for custom home builders. Michael talks about why so many employees are still there thirteen years after he worked beside them, and what his finance background actually gave him when bids slowed and lead times got unpredictable.   Jennifer and Michael also get into the sourcing side: why his hardwood comes from out of state mills chosen for color and consistency, how paint grade, white oak, and walnut are moving in the Texas market, why import plywood dominates cabinet carcasses, and the rule that drives his inventory decisions, which is that if you don't have it, you hand the customer a reason to walk down the street. The conversation closes on urban and reclaimed lumber, LEED specification, and whether a distributor his size could add an urban wood line before the rest of the industry catches up.   Chapters: 00:00 From CPA track to fourth generation lumber operator 04:39 Why employees stay: a family atmosphere at a single branch company 06:53 Thirty employees, a fleet, and a door shop 09:44 Stepping in as the lumber market cooled 14:03 Hardwoods, plywood, and sourcing from the right mills 27:03 Technology, lead times, and economic uncertainty   The Woodpreneur Podcast brings stories of woodworkers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning their passion for wood into successful businesses - from inspiration to education to actionable advice. Hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger   For blog posts and updates: woodpreneur.com   See how we helped woodworkers, furniture-makers, millwork and lumber businesses grow to the next level: woodpreneurnetwork.com   Empowering woodpreneurs and building companies to grow and scale: buildergrowth.io   Connect with us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawmillsnearme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodpreneurnetwork/ Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneurnetwork Join our newsletter: https://substack.com/@woodpreneurnetwork    Connect with Michael at: https://www.roddislumber.com/ https://www.instagram.com/roddislumberveneerco/

✅ The Green Impact Report Quick Take: Concrete is responsible for building nearly every community on earth—and it's also one of the biggest opportunities to reduce embodied carbon. In this episode, Kerry Sutton explains why the future isn't about finding one miracle material. It's about educating the entire industry, embracing innovation responsibly, and collaborating across every stakeholder to create resilient, lower-carbon infrastructure that lasts for generations.

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The Studio Schickedanz founder is inducted into the Convo By Design Icon Registry, showcasing three decades of sustainable innovation, material intelligence, and integrated architectural practice. This episode celebrates the installation of Mary Ann Schickedanz, founder of Carmel-based Studio Schickedanz, into the Convo By Design Icon Registry. Bringing a foundational Austrian perspective where buildings are crafted to endure for generations, Schickedanz has spent over thirty years pioneering sustainable architecture across the American West. The conversation highlights her holistic approach to environmental integration—combining high-performance building science with deep material intelligence to combat regional ecological pressures like drought and wildfire risks. The episode also revisits a poignant 2019 archival interview from the La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ) Legends event, where she discusses her creative process, storytelling, and the influence of Austrian modernist pioneer Josef Hoffmann on her multidisciplinary practice. The Icon Registry Induction: Recognized for achieving the highest tier of performance and intentionality in the design industry, proudly presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Material Intelligence & Eco-Integration: Schickedanz’s work prioritizes site-specific architecture, featuring native rooftop flora, local granite, and earth-toned integral plaster that allow structures to坐 sit seamlessly within their ecologies, achieving LEED certification and net-zero status. Modular Construction & Innovation: Her multi-family compound at the Santa Lucia Preserve demonstrates how high-end factory fabrication can deliver sustainable, all-electric, manufactured housing assembled on-site in just seven hours to minimize environmental disruption. The Integrated Studio Model: A key differentiator where architects, interior designers, and horticulturalists collaborate from project inception to ensure a fluid connection between the structural shell and the natural landscape. Honoring Heritage at LCDQ: The episode reflects on her 2019 window vignette at Mansur Carpets during the La Cienega Design Quarter Legends event, channeling the comprehensive maker-designer philosophy of Josef Hoffmann alongside collaborations with Shirley Robinson Wallpaper and furniture from Design Within Reach. Designing for Generations: The Material Intelligence of Mary Ann Schickedanz The contemporary architecture landscape frequently wrestles with the concept of “intentionality,” yet Mary Ann Schickedanz has quietly spent the last thirty years operationalizing it. Inducted into the Convo By Design Icon Registry, the Austrian-native and founder of Studio Schickedanz has permanently altered how the American West approaches luxury residential design by rejecting “disposable architecture” in favor of ancestral longevity. Schickedanz's design philosophy bridges a European reverence for multi-generational structural permanence with the acute ecological demands of California's topography. Rather than treating sustainability as a surface-level checklist, her methodology relies on deep material intelligence and total environmental integration. From pioneering the first LEED-certified projects in Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-Sea to engineering net-zero contemporary estates, her structures are designed to function as living, breathing extensions of their native ecosystems. This is achieved primarily through her firm's integrated studio model. By seating architects, interior specialists, and regional horticulturalists at the same table from day one, she eliminates the traditional fragmentation of design. Structural concrete, local granite, and native exposed-root rooftop flora are specified in tandem, maximizing thermal efficiency and wildfire resiliency while anchoring buildings seamlessly into rolling topography. Her forward-thinking mindset extends equally to modern building science and historic preservation. Whether rewriting the narrative around modular housing by assembling a luxury, all-electric compound at the Santa Lucia Preserve in a single day, or meticulously updating the performance of a 1948 Henry Hill midcentury landmark, Schickedanz proves that high design and strict environmental metrics are not mutually exclusive. Ultimately, her work champions a vital shift in the industry: shifting away from an architectural “etch-a-sketch” mentality and moving toward purposeful, permanent spaces built right the first time.

✅ The Green Impact Report Quick take: Dave Hubka has spent 20+ years turning "up to code" into "why would we settle for that?" — and his approach of building sustainability directly into the spec (instead of waiting for a client to ask) is a playbook every green building professional can steal.

This bonus episode expands on the themes discussed in Episode 5 by providing a practical example of how energy resilience strategies are implemented at the local level. The discussion focuses on Switzerland's requirements for large energy consumers, organisations that exceed defined thresholds for electricity or heat consumption and are therefore subject to specific obligations to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The guests explain the regulatory pathways available, including target agreements, energy audits, and cantonal agreements, highlighting how requirements can vary across Switzerland's 26 cantons. Ultimately, the case study reinforces a central theme of the series: global challenges require locally informed solutions, and energy resilience depends on balancing regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability goals. Guest quotes: Mariarosaria Gagliotti: “By meeting the definition of a large energy consumer, the company is obligated to take action, implementing reasonable measures to optimise energy consumption.” Sofiane Kessouar: “The LEED certification provides a framework for designing, constructing and operating highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.” Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction to the Swiss energy resilience case study 00:01:11 – Defining large energy consumers in Switzerland 00:02:13 – Legal obligations for energy efficiency and emissions reduction 00:02:31 – Regulatory compliance pathways and available options 00:03:31 – Choosing the most appropriate compliance strategy 00:04:09 – Single-site versus multi-site considerations 00:04:54 – Understanding Switzerland's cantonal structure 00:05:22 – Local regulations and sustainable construction leadership 00:05:55 – Introduction to LEED certification 00:06:31 – Benefits of green building standards 00:07:06 – Key LEED certification categories 00:07:39 – Lower operating costs and environmental benefits 00:07:57 – Reflections on local expertise and real-world case studies 00:08:06 – Closing remarks and the value of global collaboration Sponsor Copy Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more. --- Links https://Inogenalliance.com/resources https://Inogenalliance.com/podcast Produced by Madcontent.co.nz  

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 470)Our guest this episode is Eoghan Hayes talking about running a business, decarbonization, thermal circularity and much more.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:Getting out of your own wayEnergy babysittingThe balanced blend of electricity and natural gas as building energy sourcesAnd much more…….More on EoghanEoghan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoghan-hayes-edge/Edge: https://edgesustainability.com/BioEoghan Hayes is a licensed professional engineer and sustainability consultant. He is an owner and principal at Edge Sustainability Consulting in Canada. Eoghan specializes in building services design including ELV systems and energy modeling. He has deep experience with design solutions that incorporate geo-exchange systems, solar thermal systems and radiant heating & cooling solutions.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #USGBC #LEED #AESG

Cryptide et créature légendaire très locale au sud de l'état du New Jersey, il est moins célèbre que Bigfoot car il préfère rester dans soin coin de pays.Mais l'histoire du Jersey Devil est un fascinant mélange de croyances ancestrales, de peurs de l'époques, de personnages historiques célèbre et d'un club de hockey de la LNH qui doit un peu son nom à nul autre que Benjamin Franqulin.Voici pour cet épisode un résumé de l'histoire et de l'impact du Jersey Devil aussi connu au début de sa vie publique sous le nom de Leed's Devil.

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Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 469)Our guest this episode is David MacLean who speaks to the evolving marketplace expectations and the opportunity awareness tools allowing built environment ecosystem stakeholders to independently evaluate and choose designs, technologies, policies, and investment strategy alternatives that best meet their short and long-term business and impact goals.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:Being a systems thinking, opportunity awareness guy.Sustainability as a business strategy, USGBC Texas & LEED.Building now for how a building's asset value will be perceived 10 years in the future.Why building a Universal (Business Case) Translator”, that communicates impact values across silos in easily understood dollar language, advantages everyone.Business case agency for all – The open-access P3I.GLOBAL - Planet People Profit Impact (P3I) Platform®. Your voice matters, get compensated appropriately.  And much more…….More on DavidDavid on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/david-maclean-p3i-impactsWebsite https://p3i.global/Website https://esg-impacts.comBioDavid MacLean is the Founder and Chief Impact Assurance Officer (CIAO) of P3I.GLOBAL and JV Partner of ESG IMPACTS. Both ventures are centered around the certainty that mature, readily available solutions already exist that immediately solve any building or community health, sustainability or resiliency issues while also capable of creating greater measurable environmental, social, and financial asset value. With over 30 years of the building science, economic analysis, sustainability, and community impact expertise, David is also a founding Board Member of the USGBC Texas Chapter, Chair of the Impact Advisory Community, and Co-Founder of the Texas Sustainable Business Network.David's work is focused on fielding solutions that push back against the lowest-first-cost minimum-building-code paradigm that has allowed the built environment ecosystem's ceiling to become the lowest minimum expectation, rather than its floor. Through P3I.GLOBAL and ESG IMPACTS, he equips investors, developers, architects, and planners with the decision-ready, business-case data they need to substantiate the deployment of generationally responsible designs, technologies, and capital strategies which lead to safer, healthier, and more prosperous places for everyone.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #USGBC #LEED #AESG

As the building industry prepares for the transition to LEED v5, architects are facing a new sustainability landscape focused on embodied carbon, performance outcomes and resilience. In a recent podcast, Jay Saldana of Amrize/Elevate discussed how these changes are elevating roofing from a basic building component to a strategic design asset. Roofing systems now play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, supporting resilience and helping projects meet LEED goals.

In this episode, Kristof sits down with sustainability expert Josh Jacobs to demystify the ins and outs of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Product Category Rules (PCRs) and ISO Standards that are causing a decarbonization to happen around the world. Translating the complex data of an LCA into a standardized format, EPDs function as 'nutrition labels' for building materials, helping designers and specifiers count the 'carbon calories' of everything from steel girders to heat pumps. Josh and Kristof explore the critical shift from focusing exclusively upon operational carbon to including embodied carbon in the carbon reduction conversation, break down the cradle-to-grave phases of building materials, and offer actionable insights on using better data to make truly sustainable design decisions.Apologies that Kristof's mic was clipping. Josh JacobsJosh has helped numerous AHJs develop and implement sustainable purchasing policies and requirements, including but not limited to: the US General Service Administration, the US Military through the UFGS, the State of California, the city of New York, the Building Construction Authority of Singapore, and numerous universities and private businesses. Josh has also helped develop influential materials, human health, product emissions, and indoor air quality criteria in numerous global codes and rating systems, including but not limited to LEED v4 and v4.1, Fitwel, Green Globes, CALGreen, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1, and BREEAM. He also works with organizations investor relations and sustainability teams to understand ESG financial reporting tools such as SASB, GRI, and TCF along with looking at their carbon footprint.Links from the EpisodeOrganizations Mentioned:MEP2040: An organization and steering committee focused on decarbonizing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.WAP Sustainability Consulting: A large life cycle assessment organization that helps manufacturers create EPDs.SLR: A global environmental and advisory firm that owns WAP.USGBC: The U.S. Green Building Council, associated with the LEED rating system.ASHRAE: The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.ISO: The International Organization for Standardization.NSF: An organization with an EPD program (distinct from the National Science Foundation - originally focused on water certification).UL: Underwriters Laboratories, an early EPD program operator in North America.ICC-ES: The International Code Council Evaluation Service, an EPD program operator.ASTM: An organization that features an EPD program.ANSI: The American National Standards Institute.CIBSE: The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers based in the UK.NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders.Standards and Financial ToolsISO 14040 / ISO 14044: International standards that provide the framework and guidelines for conducting LCAs.ISO 14025: The standard that governs how program operators run EPD programs and dictates what should be included in an EPD.ISO 21930: The overarching Product Category Rule (PCR) for building materials typically used in the Americas.EN 15804: The European equivalent to ISO 21930.ISO 20400: The standard for Sustainable Procurement.ASHRAE 189.1: A standard for the design of high-performance green buildings.IgCC: The International Green Construction Code.CIBSE TM65 / North American CIBSE/ASHRAE TM65: A standard that approximates an LCA to provide directionally accurate information when a full EPD is not available.SASB, GRI, TCFD: Sustainable financial reporting tools used by organizations and investor relations teams.TeamHosted by Kristof IrwinEdited by Nico MignardiProduced by M. Walker

How does a winery help change the way the world sees an entire country?In this episode of Business of Drinks, we talk with Christian Wylie, Managing Director of Bodega Garzón, one of the most ambitious winery projects in the world — and a case study in building belief in an unfamiliar category.Garzón is not just selling wine. It is helping create the modern market for premium Uruguayan wine.That means overcoming several layers of friction at once: a small country most consumers don't associate with fine wine, a signature red grape — Tannat — that often needs context, and a white grape, Albariño, that buyers know from Spain and Portugal, but not necessarily South America.And yet, Garzón is growing quickly.Christian walks us through how the winery scaled from 2,000 bottles to 2 million bottles in roughly a decade, expanded from one market to about 60, and grew U.S. depletions by 40% in 2025 vs. 2024. Even more surprising: Albariño has become the growth engine, with on-premise sales up 90% in the U.S.For drinks entrepreneurs, the episode is packed with lessons on category creation, premium positioning, and market-building when demand is not already waiting for you.Christian gets into:

Our guest this episode is Samson Tam talking about district energy, ROI, cathedral thinking, current state of play and much more.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss: Avoiding unnecessary brain damageHow electrical systems are district systemAddition via subtractionConverting ideas into actionAnd much more…….More on SamsonSamson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsontam/Corix: https://www.corix.com/BioSamson Tam is a licensed professional engineer specializing in District Energy Infrastructure Development & Strategy.As Vice President of Development at Corix, Samson leads the origination and execution of district energy projects that support master-planned communities, institutional campuses, and major urban redevelopments. His work focuses on leading district energy developments, ensuring financial and operational viability across diverse markets, and aligning stakeholders from the public and private sectors.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG

Content note: This episode includes open conversation about mental health, suicidal ideation, and personal crisis. If you are struggling, please know you are not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988. In Canada, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. A conversation with Trevor Muir -- leadership coach, keynote speaker, poet, and co-founder of SurePoint, the Alberta-based company he helped scale from $4 million to over $120 million in revenue while holding on to its people through a near-bankruptcy and a pandemic. This is not an episode about farming or fuel prices. It is a conversation about what happens when you get everything you thought you wanted and still feel empty on the bathroom floor of a condo you own. It is about terminal uniqueness -- the belief that nobody could possibly understand -- and the slow, expensive way most of us learn it isn't true. Trevor and I met earlier this year in a leadership course he was teaching with Corliss Russell. I broke down in the intro. A room full of oilfield and farm guys went there with me. This episode is the conversation I wanted to have with Trevor once the dust settled.   Topics and Timestamps 0:00 -- Introduction: Trevor Muir, Lean In to Lead, and why this episode exists 6:57 -- SurePoint: how ten farm kids from Grand Prairie built a $92M company 8:17 -- The bathroom floor: Edmonton, 2011, the worst and best day of Trevor's life 10:44 -- Dr. Gons and the life coach: "I get it. I totally get it." 13:13 -- Terminal uniqueness: the belief that nobody could understand your pain 14:21 -- Mount Kilimanjaro and the billionaire: testing whether all humans feel the same 20:00 -- SurePoint near-bankruptcy: going full-vulnerable with team, vendors, and clients 23:00 -- Buying the company back in 2018 and the pandemic decision 25:43 -- The pandemic pay cuts: 10%-35%, keeping every employee 27:39 -- $30M to $98M to $125M: how caring became a competitive advantage 30:00 -- Scale Like You Give a Shit -- Trevor's book in progress 37:00 -- "Change Your Someday to Today": the poem, Marty's CPR story, and Brian's car 43:11 -- The three A's of change: awareness, acceptance, action 44:34 -- The flooding basement analogy 51:00 -- Affirmations: "I am enough, I deserve abundance, I love you [name]" 57:02 -- 30 days in the mirror: the NASA research and Jack Canfield connection 1:00:04 -- Gratitude as the number one brain hack 1:07:29 -- Wave of fortune: Dan's Thailand story and Vadim Zeland's Transurfing 1:15:00 -- Walking one kilometer every day for 365 days 1:27:00 -- How Trevor works with business owners now, and where AI fits in 1:35:12 -- Trevor's closing challenge: change your someday to today   Resources Mentioned Addiction to Poetry -- Trevor Muir (book, available on Amazon) Lean In to Lead -- Trevor's podcast, launching soon Scale Like You Give a Shit -- Trevor's book in progress on the SurePoint story Jack Canfield -- affirmation and manifestation framework Mindvalley / Vishon Lakhiani -- gratitude research Wim Hof Method -- 90-day cold exposure and breathwork program Transurfing -- Vadim Zeland (wave of fortune concept) 12 Rules for Life -- Jordan Peterson (lobster and serotonin, referenced by Dan) Corliss Russell -- Conversations with Corliss podcast; LEED event Saskatoon, November 2026   Connect with Trevor Muir LinkedIn: search Trevor Muir -- he reads his messages and responds, especially from people who are struggling Lean In to Lead podcast: launching soon Connect with Growing the Future Website: growingthefuture.ca YouTube: Growing the Future Instagram: @growingthefuture LinkedIn: Growing the Future   Crisis Support If you or someone you know is struggling: Canada -- Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 U.S. -- Call or text 988 Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

♻️ The Green Impact Report Quick take: Tanya Eagle has spent her career proving that sustainability isn't a "nice to have" — it's a smarter way to design, operate, and future-proof buildings. In this episode, the LEED Fellow and JLL sustainability leader shares why the future of green building is bigger than certifications and how decarbonization, wellness, resilience, and material health are converging into one holistic strategy.

In this episode of the Whole Systems Hospitality Podcast, host Kathy Sue McGuire sits down with Paul Marquez, Global Head of Specifications and Sustainability at Excel Dryer, to explore how restroom design connects to sustainability, public health, operational efficiency, guest experience, and whole systems thinking.From reducing paper waste to improving hand hygiene and lowering operational costs, this conversation highlights how overlooked guest touchpoints can become opportunities for more sustainable hospitality operations.CHAPTER BREAKDOWN00:00:32 — Day in the Life of a Paper TowelThe environmental journey of a paper towel—from forest to landfill in less than 24 hours.00:04:22 — Better Alternatives to Paper TowelsKathy introduces the environmental impact of paper towels and welcomes Paul Marquez.00:05:06 — Sustainability & Community ImpactHow Excel Dryer supports sustainability education and partnerships.00:06:00 — LEED, WELL & Green GlobeA look at Excel Dryer's certifications and sustainability commitments.00:06:41 — Transparency & EPDsWhy life cycle assessments and third-party standards matter.00:09:11 — Solar & Recycled MaterialsPaul discusses solar panels and recycled materials.00:10:25 — Understanding WELL CertificationKey considerations for building owners pursuing WELL certification.00:11:21 — XLERATOR & Performance StandardsHow standardized testing supports transparent product claims.00:12:45 — Indoor Air Quality & HEPA FiltrationA discussion on restroom air quality and filtration systems.00:14:48 — Clean Hands Save LivesWhy proper hand drying matters in public health.00:15:36 — The Hybrid Restroom ApproachBalancing reduced paper towel use with accessibility and guest preferences.00:17:40 — Cost Savings & ROIHow reducing paper towel use lowers operating costs.00:19:09 — Hidden Costs of Paper TowelsPlumbing issues, clogged toilets, and restroom downtime.00:20:26 — Addressing Noise ConcernsHow adjustable sound controls improve guest comfort.00:22:39 — ADA Compliance & Design FlexibilityAccessibility and high-traffic restroom considerations.00:23:45 — Community Art PartnershipsHow Excel Dryer partners with Artists for Humanity.00:25:42 — Life Cycle Assessment DataWhy measurable environmental impact matters.00:28:20 — Sustainability Awards & RecognitionHow third-party recognition validates environmental commitments.00:29:39 — The Future of Commercial Hand DryingIntegrated sink-mounted dryers and evolving restroom design.00:33:43 — Whole Systems Thinking in PracticeKathy reflects on Excel Dryer's sustainability approach.⸻

Bruni hett en nieget Leed, de Band Aalkreih sogar en nieget Album. Yared Dibaba hett den Wilhelmine-Siefkes-Pries kregen un wi kriggt Tipps vun en Brandschutzbeopdragten.

A fire strategy can be technically correct, but if the team building the building never truly understands it - goals and objectives may be missed. For the 250th Fire Science Show, we slow down and talk about the craft of communicating fire science to construction professionals so that the intent survives real projects, real deadlines, and real handovers. This episode is an extended version of my talk I gave recently at the IAFSS Research Sub-Committee Workshop, which we have organised with Felix Wiesner, and I had a chance to talk along my friends - prof. Guillermo Rein, Birgitte Messerschmidt and dr Steve Kerber.In this episode, we share why the biggest failures are rarely tiny compliance misses. The scary failures come from misread strategy, missing execution on site, and teams optimizing for the wrong target because we explained the “what” but not the “why.” From smoke zoning misunderstandings to the way product labels and ratings get interpreted, we unpack how simple miscommunication can create life-threatening conditions even when everyone is working hard.Then we offer a practical framework built around three ideas: context, timeliness, and the way we speak. Context means understanding the building ecosystem: code and local planning, sustainability and energy efficiency, LEED or BREEAM certification pressures, business model realities, and aesthetics. Timeliness means matching our message to the building lifecycle, keeping high-level objectives clear early on, translating them into technical concepts during design, and only then driving into the technical detailing that makes compartmentation, egress, smoke control, and structural fire safety real. Finally, we get honest about what works: simple anchors like ASAT versus RSAT, consequence-focused language, and respectful collaboration, plus what breaks trust fast: jargon, paper-style writing, megawatt talk, and false certainty around “60 minutes” ratings.Some other podcast recommendations after this one:https://www.firescienceshow.com/136-fire-fundamentals-pt-6-the-fire-automation-in-a-building/ what happens in a building during a fire?https://www.firescienceshow.com/246-fire-fundamentals-pt-20-fire-resistance-criteria-with-piotr-turkowski/ a wider view on the fire resistancehttps://www.firescienceshow.com/199-commercial-timber-guidebook-with-danny-hopkin-and-luis-gonzalez-avila/ commercial timber guidebook which is an example of excellent communication of fire safety concepts.----The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.

Met vandaag: Tijdens de Nationale Herdenking op de Dam sprak Lalla Weiss over het leed dat Roma en Sinti is aangedaan tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog en waarom voor dat verhaal lang weinig aandacht was | Kysia Hekster over een top van de Europese Politieke Gemeenschap waar vooral informeel gesproken wordt over oorlogen, NAVO en onderwerpen zoals migratie |  In Rusland is de beveiliging van Poetin opgeschroefd, wat zit daar achter?  | Morgen bestaat Chanel no. 5, ook wel de geur der geuren genoemd, precies 105 jaar. We duiken in de geschiedenis van het Franse parfum, waar ook een vies geurtje aan blijkt te kleven | Presentatie; Pieter van de Wielen. 

What does sustainable design actually look like when you strip away the rhetoric? In this Earth Month episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen takes a thoughtful (and at times provocative) look at the state of the sustainability conversation in architecture and design. Drawing on reporting from interiors+sources, BUILDINGS, Architectural Products, and Building Design+Construction, he explores why the strongest case for sustainability has never been moral perfection, but better buildings: healthier, more efficient, more resilient, and better equipped for a changing world. From adaptive reuse and LEED v5 to embodied carbon, smart building controls, and resilience planning, this episode challenges both cynicism and climate melodrama while offering a more practical framework for progress.

Het bedrijf achter Instagram, Facebook en Whatsapp grijpt keihard in. Bij Meta worden 1 op de 10 mensen ontslagen. Het bedrijf van Mark Zuckerberg neemt afscheid van 8.000 mensen. Het lijkt erop dat Meta geld wil besparen, omdat het krankzinnig veel geld gaat uitgeven aan kunstmatige intelligentie. De komende jaren slaat het namelijk 600 (!) miljard dollar stuk aan de technologie. Deze aflevering kijken we of de stap van Meta logisch is. Kunnen ze makkelijk zonder al die collega's? En wat betekent het voor het aandeel? Ook kijken we wat dit doet met de Amerikaanse banenmarkt, als meer techbedrijven zo flink gaan ontslaan. Over de Verenigde Staten gesproken: het gaat ook over Intel. Dat is toch wel de verassing van de week. Het bedrijf maakt een comeback! Het eerste kwartaal was beter dan verwacht en het tweede kwartaal wordt ook goed. We kijken hoeveel rek er nog in deze ooit afgeschreven chipmaker zit. Ook hoor je meer over Dolf versus Donald. De baas van Heineken, Dolf van den Brink, die het opneemt tegen Donald Trump. Heineken wil de illegale importheffingen terug en daarvoor stapt het naar de rechter. Verder gaat het over Adyen, dat op overnamepad gaat, en we blikken terug op de hoorzitting van Kevin Warsh. Vlak na opname van deze aflevering kwam het nieuws binnen dat het Amerikaanse Openbaar Ministerie het onderzoek naar Fed-baas Jerome Powell staakt. Te gast: Errol Keyner van de Vereniging van Effectenbezitters Errol Keyner van de Vereniging van Effectenbezitters BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“AI is not going to build homes, AI is not going to remodel homes, AI is not going to fix a broken hot water tank. If we're able to take technology and bring it into the skilled trades, to really attract the youth, it will make a huge difference to our workforce - that's what we really need right now.” Join Devon as he chats with Brent Wall of Peaks Precast! Brent Wall is the founder of Peaks Precast, focused on improving construction through modular, offsite concrete systems. He built his expertise in the Northeast and is now bringing panelized precast solutions to Colorado, introducing a more efficient approach to a rapidly growing market, and has served in leadership roles with major contractors and developers. He holds a master's degree in Construction Management from Drexel University and applies LEED and Lean-certified practices to his work.Founded in Spring 2025, Peaks Precast is transforming how foundations are built in the Rocky Mountain region. Based in scenic Chaffee County, Colorado, the company manufactures precision-engineered precast concrete components for both residential and commercial construction. It aims to solve the challenges of outdated, cast-in-place methods that are vulnerable to weather delays, labor shortages, and rising material costs—all of which contribute to Colorado's affordable housing crisis. Its signature solution, Fast Foundations, is a modular precast foundation system that delivers speed, consistency, and reliability. With faster installation, higher accuracy, and reduced on-site disruption, Fast Foundations helps builders and developers stay on schedule and on budget—even in the most unpredictable mountain conditions.Follow Peaks Precast on Instagram! View the IHIP Press Release and the Facility Ribbon Cutting! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Most people think an engineering career locks you into one path. Design, build, repeat. Endlessly. But what if it could actually open doors you never knew were there — even totally unrelated to engineering?

Our guest this episode is Steve Apter talking about Fire event response, FLS, risk mitigation, a life in public service, working on mega projects and much more.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:Red Sea GlobalChallenging building design assumptionsRole of the fire fighting serviceThe Grenfell tragedyAnd much more…….More on SteveSteve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-apter-qfsm-msc-hfinstr-46576038/AESG: https://aesg.com/BioSteve Apter QFSM, MSc, HFInSTR is an internationally recognized emergency management leader and keynote speaker with over 31 years of service in UK Fire and Rescue Services. He served as Chief Fire Officer of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Deputy Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, where he led counter-terrorism response capabilities and advised UK government ministers during some of the UK's most consequential incidents including the Grenfell Tower fire. Steve was awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours for exemplary leadership.Since retiring from operational service in 2021, Steve has served as strategic advisor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's national resilience framework and as Director of Response for the Red Sea Global Fire and Rescue Service. Steve currently a Fire Operations Consultant with AESG and a Senior Associate at the UK Resilience Academy.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG #grenfell #FLS

Kevin Vuong is SVP of Global Store and Workplace Experience at Capri Holdings, the parent company of Michael Kors. Kevin talks about how the brand is redefining its signature "jet set" lifestyle for a new generation of customers, including the rollout of Jet Set Lounges with food and beverage in flagship stores in New York, London, and Beijing. He also covers the brand's award-winning popup activations at Galeries Lafayette, rising construction costs and tariff planning, an ambitious plan to renovate half of the company's global store fleet, sustainability efforts including LEED certification, and why he finds inspiration in the grit and diversity of New York City. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2026 Luxury Retail Leaders Summit at The Beekman in New York. James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com  YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/ Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.  

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Living Future Institute, joins Jennifer and Kati to demystify the built environment's role in climate action. With a career that spans LEED's early days, Google's green building team, WeWork's sustainability efforts and climate tech startups, Lindsay brings deep sector expertise to the question: How does sustainability actually happen? She breaks down why passion without understanding is too often misdirected and makes the case for maintaining what we have rather than always building new. Plus: Why "fetch" still isn't happening in sustainability terminology (!), how agricultural waste like straw bale and hemp are revolutionizing building materials, and the important (and unsung) role your building maintenance team plays in reaching climate goals. Have a question for us? Email us today at engagingesg@gmail.com! Learn more about Engaging ESG at bit.ly/EngagingESGpod. Show links • Learn more about Lindsay Baker. • Living Future Institute • Design the Future podcast • Living Building Challenge • Climate Wayfaring by Katharine K. Wilkinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it important to understand the cultural context of a place? And how can landscape architects help us feel more connected to the natural world? This week, we're revisiting our most popular episode ever, a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation with Alfie Vick on Native American ethnobotany, environmental ethics, and the delicate balance between wildness and order.Alfie is the Georgia Power Professor of Environmental Ethics at the University of Georgia and the Director of its Environmental Ethics Certificate Program. A licensed landscape architect and LEED Fellow, his work focuses on preserving and strengthening natural systems while thoughtfully weaving in human use. Alongside his academic role, he continues to practice professionally, contributing to a range of LEED-certified projects,  including the LEED Platinum headquarters of the Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta.With Alfie as our guide, we explore the intersection of landscape architecture and Native American studies, reflect on how design and biophilia have evolved over time, and even share a memorable tip for naturally managing poison ivy. As conversations around land stewardship, belonging, and ecological responsibility continue to grow, it's no surprise this episode continues to resonate with listeners around the world.Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

What if the home you build today could lower your monthly bills, improve your family's health, and protect your legacy for generations to come?This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, Corwyn J. Melette sits down with sustainable design expert Brian Falcon, partner at Alter Eco, to unpack what “zero energy ready” and high-performance homes really mean—and why they're more attainable than you think.Brian, a LEED-certified architect with decades of experience, shares how sustainable construction isn't just about saving the planet—it's about building smarter, healthier, and more financially resilient homes.Brian's work focuses on airtight building envelopes, advanced ventilation systems, electrification, and integrated solar solutions—designed to reduce energy use by 50–70% compared to traditional code-built homes.Key Takeaways:00:00 Why sustainable construction matters now more than ever03:13 How building sustainably protects your family and your legacy06:24 What makes a home “zero energy ready”10:00 How high-performance homes protect your investment12:08 The truth about affordability and cost myths15:34 How solar energy locks in your long-term savings16:53 The future of sustainable communities and neighborhood design22:08 The real return: comfort, health, and financial freedomConnect with Brian:Website: AlterEcoBuild.comEmail: bfalcon@AlterEcoBuild.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfalcon/Connect with Corwyn:Contact Number: 843-619-3005Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy HomesYou served your country with pride. Now it's time someone serves you. At Country Boy Homes, we believe every veteran deserves a safe, beautiful and affordable place to call home.We proudly offer VA loan friendly, manufactured and modular homes built with integrity, quality and your family and mine. Whether you're retiring to the peaceful low country or starting fresh with your family, we're here to build the future you've earned. Give us a call today, 843-574-8979.Country Boy Homes, Built to Honor, Built to Last.