The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

Ray Segars, C.E.M, is passionate about helping businesses become efficient, renewable, resilient and sustainable. He joined the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) staff in April 2021. Ray is responsible for developing strategies, activities, and identifying growth opportunities for AEE throughout the United States with new and existing partners. He has extensive energy efficiency and business development experience in his 30+ year career in the industry. He served as Chapter President for the local AEE Georgia Chapter, AEE Region II Vice President, earned his C.E.M. in 2010, and was designated an AEE Fellow in 2020. Ray has a BS in Industrial Management from GA Tech and a MS in Marketing and MBA both from GA State University.  Show Highlights Unpack why the power company incentivises you to be more efficient. Utility power companies are complex. Create a circular economy to avoid wasting resources. The importance, opportunities, and benefits of The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Understanding the credentials needed to help buildings save energy: Transportation energy audit certificate, Certified Energy Manager, (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional.  Movement with regulation, laws and assessment reporting using tools to respond to benchmarking requirements.  Careers and opportunity for everyone to get involved in green building and sustainability at any age or education. Pathways to help audit how to lower carbon, your supply chain, and  less omitting vehicles with your projects.   “Identify where you are and when you benchmark, like Drucker said, ‘If I can measure it, I can manage it.’ You can measure your energy consumption, your carbon emissions, you can have a good idea of where your opportunities to reduce and improve operations would be, and that's what our programs teach - How do you identify the opportunities there?” -Ray Segars     Ray Segars’s Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Brian Lomel, Managing Principal - TLC Engineering Solutions Director of the PEAK Institute. Brian and his wife have lived in South Florida for 20+ years, dodging hurricanes, gardening, cooking, running and attending Miami Heat and Dolphin games. He is a fuzzy Bee from Georgia Tech, and is a proud cat-dad. His background includes Director of TLC’s R&D team, the “PEAK Institute”; Florida PE with a Mechanical Engineering Degree; LEED® and WELL® Accredited Professional; Leadership roles in ASHRAE, USGBC, BOMA, GMBHA, AIA and the Construction Executives Association; A member of ULI’s National Building Healthy Places Forum; Past AIA Miami “Engineer of the Year”. As a principal at TLC, Brian’s 30+ years of consulting engineering practice have been established in the design of high-performance, sustainable, and health focused MEP systems in all building types. These experiences have made him a valuable team member for cost effective, efficient integrated design solutions.   Show Highlights The rules are reversed when you're designing in regions with different climates. Effective energy conservation ideas implemented without technology. Understanding the multiple ways radiation impacts air distribution when selecting products.  Avoid assumptions for uses with water and other site resources.  Involvement of insurance and reinsurance companies in designing green projects. The “silent motivator” to maintain existing structures to keep buildings from being obsolete.  Brian’s gift of translating technical language to building owners for  effective environment and market changes. A tip that provides an opportunity to get outside the green building industry to make a greater impact within.  “When LEED first came out, I was like: Wow, this program is actually putting a structure through all the things that I think are good: holistic design, the whole energy efficiency cycle, protecting the health & welfare of the people, and protecting the health & welfare of the planet.” -Brian Lomel   Brian Lomel’s Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Nitin Govila, is an engineer, entrepreneur, meditation trainer and the Managing Director of the Asia-Pacific-Serge Ferrari - a leader in the flexible composite material sector. His scope of operations covers: Japan, Korea, China, Hongkong, India, ASEAN, Australia-NZ, Middle-East & Africa business areas of Serge Ferrari. Based in Singapore, he is also a family man and is actively involved in Heartfulness activities in SE Asia. Nitin has been a Heartfulness practitioner for almost 20 years and a certified trainer for 16 years. Show Highlights The driving factor behind the success working in different countries and how businesses work within those countries. Reflecting on the evolution and global impact of sustainability programs, regulations, and materials developed for various regions for maximum impact today.  The importance of meditation to activate your gut and inner voice when making life changing decisions. Asia Pacific - Serge Ferrari, A transversal company and world leader in composite material. Systems, structures, materials, technology and recycling you can attach to any manufacturing entity. Pro tips on a new and interesting concept unique to the industry. A recommendation to challenge the concepts, organizations, operational strategies and who should and shouldn’t be included.   “You need to be courageous enough to question things, to question the processes you have, because sometimes we are so ingrained, as companies, in our own processes.” -Nitin Govila Nitin Govila’s Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Fran Dean-Bishop believes the key to developing and maintaining a great workforce strategy is prioritizing the health and wellbeing of those within your company. She helps high growth organizations create sustainable, healthy workplaces and spaces to foster well being, resilience and increased productivity within their employees. As an award-winning founder and leader of a health and technology-driven organization, Fran’s goal is to help organizations design and execute strategic-integrated wellbeing programs to create thriving cultures & people.   Her expertise includes: Strategic Design|Creation of Work life Health & Corporate Wellness Programs Digital Health|Fitness|Wellness Content, Resources & LMS Creation Optimization of Employee Engagement Updating Legacy Health & Wellness Systems Management of Health-Wellness Facilities and Systems Occupational Health & Safety Programs Fostering Workplace Culture from the perspective of Worklife Balance Health Program Expert with a focus on Digital Health   Having gained experience as a building stakeholder, Fran possesses a level of knowledge that allows her to provide valuable insights that will support stakeholder development and capacity building within companies. Clients are CHOs, CHROS, CWO and Business Leaders that want to create a highly profitable and healthy workplace experience.  Using leading skills and extensive understanding of organizational development, we aim to guide companies through highly effective management consulting, digital wellness systems, technical advisory, health data analytics, workforce development, and LMS training programs. Show Highlights Prescribing executive wellness programs and training for corporate America. The three different frames to Aerobodies.  Fran shares what matters most in entrepreneurship. What employers are looking for to determine how the green industry moves in a different direction? Tips on how to find your place in a multi-billion dollar industry.  The footprint to support leaders, companies and organizations create  a healthy and safe environment for their workforce.  Innovators who  disrupted their industries completely. Resurgence of a hybrid work environment to maintain a work life balance. “No matter how well you train your body…no matter what you put in your body…if the environment you're in is not healthy and safe, it's all for not. It's really money down the drain.” -Fran Dean-Bishop   Fran Dean-Bishop’s Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Steve Bennett has over 30 years of construction experience, predominantly in leadership positions. He specializes in Construction Management and Consulting services, with a niche in the Healthcare, Education, Banking, and Private Industry fields. Additionally, he is a Professor in the Construction Management department at . Show Highlights Understanding the difference between a general contractor (GC) and a construction manager (CM). The challenges and resistance of green building in the middle of the U.S.  A true evolution in the green industry.  The manageable process and benefits for the environment and people’s desire to build green.  Benefits of understanding how green organizations work, what they're promoting about sustainability, lifecycle costs, and how to use it in the field.  A course in practical green building practices. How the current administration's structure plan is going to energize companies and produce.  I tell  young professionals to work hard. Good things will happen, really learn. Realize even though you're doing a job in manual construction work or whatever, you're learning.” - Steve Bennett   Steve Bennett’s Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Martha Norbeck (AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP) is founder and president of C-Wise based in Iowa City, Iowa. She founded C-Wise Design and Consulting Services in 2007. Martha is has served as the LEED consultant on over thirty projects around Iowa, assisting with the incorporation of sustainable principles during design and construction. Recently certified projects include: Single Speed Brewing in Waterloo and Marston Hall at ISU, both LEED-NC v2009 Gold Certified. She has a broad background including; ecology, women's studies, Fulbright research of Swedish Ecovillages, a Master of Architecture, and LEED consultation services.  She has recently served on the Fairfield City Council, the Fairfield Go Green Commission, the board of the Iowa Chapter of the USGBC, and the Heartland Regional Council of the USGBC. She currently is working with Think Bicycles of Johnson County to promote bicycle culture and infrastructure in Johnson County. Design work focuses on green residential remodeling, with an emphasis on more efficient use of existing space. Projects include a total rehabilitation of her 450 sf, the 110-year-old home which won a design award in the 2010 YLiving Small Spaces contest. Show Highlights The “sweet spot” on how to move towards green energy in Mid-America. Increase opportunity with ADU, accessory dwelling units, in the current market.  Support and concerns for the architectural community and their ability to respond to this crisis. Ideas on packaging information to advance conversations persuading people to implement green systems. USGBC’s LEED Advancement Working Group Tips to refuse the second offer and push to meet in the middle of your green designs.  Martha shares opportunities and insightful projects she is working on.    “We've got a lot of work to do. Your career, your opportunities are unending because there's so much work to do. We have to have more leaders with courage and you could be that person.” -Martha Norbeck Martha Norbeck’s Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Matt Whitbeck  hopes  to change the future for the building industry by educating trades people, students, the community and clients on air quality, green tech and sustainable building practices. Whitbeck Construction, LLC is a custom builder in upstate New York's Saratoga Springs. They have a passion to serve their clients with their experience, professionalism and integrity. Their custom homes are built and remodeled with attention to detail, energy efficiency, sustainability and quality craftsmanship. Whitbeck Construction is also dedicated to educating our community of tradesmen in building science through lectures, workshops and thorough training. Show Highlights The cornerstone of how a carpenter's brain works in reference to efficiency. Ways to repurpose to build a “no scrap house.”   Thermal dynamics and how embodied energy impacts everything we build.  The math and science applied to building cost. The different techniques and different styles used when working with the oldest houses in the country. Consider the maintenance of a building when making an investment.   Snapshot of realistic and extreme priced materials in the market. Adapting homes and the benefits of smart technology. Communication disconnects causing poor decision-making and poor quality buildings.  “People don't know what they don't know. We want to break that chain of ignorance for a more informed client, a more informed builder, a more informed architect. When we can connect the dots between those three people and really get them all on the same page, we're going to get better buildings (and homes).” -Matt Whitbeck Matt Whitbeck’s Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Grant Morgan is the Co-Founder & CEO of R-Zero, a biosafety tech company delivering a higher standard of human health via safer indoor spaces. The company has grown rapidly, jumping to over 100 employees since being founded in 2020. R-Zero was founded in the early stages of the pandemic by co-founders , and after recognizing a unique opportunity to revolutionize the $20B+ infection prevention industry and help businesses increase employee and customer safety.  Prior to founding R-Zero, Grant was an engineer at Abbott, and a VP of Product & Engineering at iCracked, which was acquired by Allstate in 2019.  Show Highlights Fundamentally change the way people interact with the world.  Grant shares the “dirty secret”  nobody knows about entrepreneurship.  Consequences of making buildings more energy efficient.  The reality and need to disrupt archaic industries people don't think can be disrupted. The origin story and massive professional achievement of R-Zero. Powerful advice for your career path, becoming an entrepreneur, and making the planet healthier and safer. Impacts healthy buildings have on human health and productivity, and the economic and financial aspects; fundamentally changing the way we think about keeping humans safe in indoor environments.   “We have one planet, one habitat and we're doing a very good job at destroying it. We have a limited period of time to reverse what we've done. Thank you for being a part of the movement. In order to enact change and improve culture you have to be bold. You have to do something meaningful and impactful. It's going to be hard so buckle up!”  -Grant Morgan   Grant Morgan’s Show Resource and Information   March 15             Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Michael Driedger, while standing in a dumpster full of drywall in 1996 (drywall he had installed in 1995), had an epiphany. We couldn't have survived as a species for 60 or so thousand years if we always behaved this way. Using his archeology degree to discover how we used to build and behave, Michael has given his life to the search for ways to bring back ancient construction wisdom while leveraging modern technologies. Having worked in the construction, design and green building research sectors since 2005, Michael has found many answers to the questions he began asking in 1996. With years of diverse experiences from which to draw, he now works with others to guide their own searches for ways to build better buildings, better businesses, and better lives. Show Highlights Sustainability and energy modeling without bias interference.  Sustainability's real problems are integration problems.  Setting back the thermostat in hotels and other buildings snowballs energy savings.  Why is air infiltration the biggest enemy? Simple and sustainable building ideas. LEED is environmental accounting, but LEED’s scorecard is heavily weighted.  Real-time indoor air quality IT devices now allow direct connection to multiple devices in a specific space. Benefits of Airsset, to assist with solutions, compliance reports and selecting the best rating systems.   Build your strategy on specifics, instead of vagueness, when making plans for adequate air quality in buildings.  Key Quote  “The only way you can make positive changes is with lots of different people, with lots of different skill sets.”  -Michael Driedger     Michael Driedger’s Show Resource and Information   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES

Welcome to the , Wellness At Home Series, where we focus on well-being here at GBES. How are you at unplugging from work, making time to think, or sticking to a morning routine? Do you consider yourself an expert, or could you use a brush-up? Join us for our , and get ready to have a great 2022. This webinar is presented by , the leading provider of online LEED Green Associate, LEED AP, and WELL AP exam preparation solutions and services. On this webinar, we have Susan Frese - Marketing Director of GBES and Amy D'Angelo, WELL AP - Director of ESG at Sustainable Investment Group (SIG).  What you will take away: Why is it essential to unplug from work? How can you make time to think? How can you make a morning routine sustainable? Show Highlights Easy strategies to challenge the way you think about your day.   Dangers of not unplugging and having inconsistent routines.  Mental health programs and initiatives. WELL and Fitwel, mental health initiatives and standards. Design strategies at home to significantly improve wellness, productivity and reduce stress. Make time to think in a distracted world. Simple habits, “sit in gratitude”  for sustainable morning routines.  Four common concerns shape our behavior and health. See your value. Mental health cost to our global economy due to lost productivity.   Wellness At Home webinars connect to the healthy building initiative.     “Unplugging is the emotional reboot that we all need to be more effective and more efficient. Build a habit of unplugging and it becomes much easier to choose to do that.” -Amy D’Angelo     New year! New You! Show Resource and Information   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2022 GBES