Reports

Skills and gaps in builder knowledge - how SEON is training best practice in building science professionals

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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SEON sustainable energy outreach network directs the public and building science to good building science reports

Green Building Products and Services Value Chain in Windham County

Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategy has completed the Comprehensive Economic Strategy (CEDS) and filed the report to the Economic Development Administration in Washington.  A key findings was the identification of the Green Building Products and Services industry sector as an emerging opportunity in Windham County.  Given the presence of BuildingGreen, Inc., the Healthy Building Network,

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