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If you have been in the QHSE trenches for a few decades, you already know the drill. You survived the massive structural overhaul of the 2004 to 2015 transition, wrangled your documentation into the Annex SL framework, and successfully integrated risk-based thinking into your corporate culture. With the publication of ISO 14001:2026 this April, you […]
Code Green Why the administrative sections of the IECC—often replaced or ignored—play a critical role in how the code is actually applied and enforced By Robby Schwarz | April 10, 2026 As I mentioned in my last article, Disillusioned with the IECC Code-Development Process, one of the challenges with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) […]
I asked this question in a comment on another article but maybe that’s not the best place to ask. We have our new house built to the point where we have the cavity insulation and Intello up on the inside of the exterior walls (no interior walls built yet). We’re planning on installing 2x4s on edge […]
I was reading about designing for wildfires and it got me wondering, if radiant heat from fires can ignite houses, can sub-ignition temperatures damage control layer materials? For example, would a WRB change in vapor permeance or water resistance after being exposed to extreme heat? Would air sealing around windows develop leaks? And what temperatures […]
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There’s no mystery about how to achieve good indoor air quality (IAQ). But there’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding. If you listen to know-nothing influencers, you might think all you need to do is buy whichever magic device they’re promoting. But no one thing by itself can get good IAQ for you. You need […]
German Energy Agency Opens Applications for 2026 Energy Award The competition recognizes companies implementing innovative technologies and integrated strategies to achieve decarbonization. By Jesse Jacobs April 08, 2026 The German Energy Agency, known as dena, has opened applications for its 2026 Energy Award, marking the 20th anniversary of the competition. Formerly known as the Energy […]