👷IF YOU’RE READY TO LEAD… Team Development: Developing a Culture that Empowers All to Take Ownership of Projects Great crews aren’t born—they’re built. And the best builders know that true high-performance starts with the people on the job site. SEON’s newest course teaches you how to unleash the authentic leader within and complement your managerial […]
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IF YOU BUILD FOR A LIVING, THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU. You can spend years picking things up one job at a time. Or you can deliberately become better at your craft. Why does moisture end up where it shouldn’t? Why does one wall assembly perform beautifully while another creates problems? How do water, air,
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Building Science: Volume 4, Issue 7 SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter In This Issue Letter from Guy Building Projects in the Spotlight Policy News Interesting News Events Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s July, Not every month needs a blockbuster announcement. Sometimes it’s just best to focus on our members! The building
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From SEON’s Executive Director It’s June, This issue is a celebration of what happens when high-performance building science meets pure artistry. Our members are true artists, not just builders. When you look at the recent work happening across Vermont right now, it is clear that our community is shaping spaces with the same discipline, spatial
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From SEON’s Executive Director It’s May. I am thrilled to share some transformative news for our organization and the Vermont building community. SEON has been awarded a $7,500 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation, specifically through the “Modesty Is My Best Quality Fund.” This support arrives at a critical juncture. As many of you feel on the ground
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Local builders earn High Performance Building certification BRATTLEBORO — On Dec. 16, nine area carpenters completed training to earn SEON’s Level I High Performance Builder certification. The newly certified builders represent three Windham County companies — Bull Creek Builders, GPI Construction and Mindel and Morse Builders — all members of SEON (Sustainable Energy Outreach Network).
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What is a Learning Organization? Problem Statement: There are far too many builders in Vermont who continue to suffer from a lack of an applicant pool of skilled carpenters, see the workforce that has slid from the once esteemed image of grit, and face a culture resistant to change and ongoing learning. The challenge for
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At the Sustainable Energy Outreach Network (SEON), we spend a lot of time talking about the future of energy, about sustainability, and about the vital work of our members in making those visions a reality. But sometimes, you just have to stop and celebrate. And today, we’re celebrating a monumental achievement from one of our
It’s May! Staying focused on building a stronger future for Vermont’s high-performance building community, the staff and I have been working diligently with our board, particularly David Justice from Vermont Adult Learning, to develop a fundraising plan. We’re also making headway on the vital initiative: our Registered Apprenticeship Program for Carpenters/High Performance Builders. We’ve made
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Water, Air, and Thermal Continuous Control Layers (2 Part Training) Sign up now! MEMBER DISCOUNT – click here! plus… SEON will refund $100 (thanks to Mascoma Bank) after completion of class. Come join us for a hands-on training event focusing on water, air, and thermal control layers in building construction. This 2-part series is a classroom, hands-on
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