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RESTalk

Dec 15, 2025

In this special “Best of RESTALK 2025” episode, host Bill Spohn looks back at the ideas and conversations that defined the year across the RESNET® ecosystem. Rather than a simple highlight reel, this episode weaves four major themes that kept surfacing—from sweeping QA modernization efforts to the market forces...


Nov 10, 2025

QUOTES FROM STEVE:

“The challenge isn’t how far we can push efficiency—but how affordable we can make it.”

“Give builders a clear target and the market will respond.”

“It’s been a hell of a ride—thanks for the memories. Now it’s your turn to take it to the next level.”

Steve Baden tells the story...


Oct 20, 2025

QUOTES:

“We created the CIRRUS Low Carbon program to speak to developers’ pocketbooks — build a better building, and you get a better rate.” — Tricia Baker

“Early design is peace of mind — it saves you a buck or two and a lot of headaches later.” — Karl Peer

In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn...


Sep 15, 2025

EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data: 

The QA Evolution at RESNET🄬 With Scott Doyle and Laurel Elam

(September 2025)

 

“If you’re a professional and the rules of your profession change, you can’t afford not to keep up.”

 — Scott Doyle

 

In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, host Bill Spohn sits down...


Aug 11, 2025

“When you're in construction, you're just building sticks and bricks—until you understand how a house actually performs.” 

– Kevin Smith

 

In this episode of RESTalk, Bill sits down with Kevin L. Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, to explore a groundbreaking project: the Bennett Point Phase...