High Performance Building Careers That Make a Difference
Careers in a high-performance building help to change the world and can help mitigate climate disaster.
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Benefits to becoming a High Performance Builder (vs a Typical Builder)
Becoming a high-performance builder can lead to increased revenue, reduced costs, and improved profitability compared to typical builders. Learn why Building Science might just be the best career for you.
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Skill and Knowledge Gap within the Building Industry
We are pushing against the tide in our building industry. For example, “Why should I be certified or spend money to take additional courses?” is a statement by far too many builders. They’ve lost the essence of what it means to be part of a tradition of this “noble profession” that in other countries value the contributions and ongoing learning within the trades. These overseas training traditions live by the root word of profession – “profess” – the expression of a code, a code of ethics that embodies lifelong learning, mastery, and mentorship.
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Rosenfeld Building Science Fellowship
The Building Technology and Urban Systems (BTUS) Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has created the Rosenfeld Building Science Fellowship to draw outstanding scientists and engineers who have the potential and the desire to contribute to the betterment of society through fundamental scientific and technological advances in the field of building technology research. Rosenfeld Building Science Fellowship participants will carry out innovative research in the area of building technology, publish impactful papers in peer-reviewed journals, present seminars at ETA and attend major conferences. Additional expectations include a final report at program conclusion to include: a brief summary of the research conducted and copies of publications resulting from the research.
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Exploring Access to Unemployment Benefits for Construction Workers: What You Need to Know
Introduction: In a move that could impact construction workers and other individuals facing challenging circumstances, lawmakers are considering extending eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. The goal is to provide support to those who separate from employment due to urgent, compelling, or necessitous circumstances. Here’s a breakdown of what this could mean for construction workers and