Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

RESTalk

Dec 14, 2020

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”

-Andy Warhol 

 

Like so many businesses, activities, and organizations, 2020 has been a year of unprecedented adaptation.

In which ways have RESNET Quality Assurance (QA) procedures been adapted and changed this year?

What new...


Nov 30, 2020

 “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”

-Loren Eiseley 

 

 

Wikipedia defines water as is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance which provides no calories or organic nutrients.

 

Yet water is vital for all known forms of life.

 

What role can...


Nov 9, 2020

 “Data is the most valuable asset in the world.”

-Brittany Kaiser 

 

 

What does the builder market data tell us about trends in the adoption of HERS ratings?

What is the breakdown of companies that are recording ratings?

What role do the larger builders play in all of this?

 

 

We welcome back Ryan Meres, Program...


Oct 26, 2020

“Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected.

Sustainability is about survival. 

The goal of resilience is to thrive.”

-Jamias Cascio 

 

 

Governments are struggling to prepare for hazards and other disaster events they face, 

Communities cannot sustain in a chronic response mode.

 

What goes into...


Oct 12, 2020

“I think things happen for a reason.”

-Dave Davies 

 

 

Changes in consumer buying patterns and preferences are a constant topic in every market, especially housing.

 

How are the consumer sentiments changing due to disruptive technologies, yet alone the changes brought about in in a world dealing with...