The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti

About the Episode In this episode, we have Green Building professional Alan Scott. We will talk about the early days in Philadelphia and the early days with the living building challenge. Alan is a successful leader and works with many groups of individuals in the green building and sustainable sector striving for meaningful results. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Alan's journey. Key Talking Points Getting to know Alan Living in Oregon Alan's journey in Architecture Sustainability of Green building movement Alan's special gift Routines and Rituals Career Advice and word of encouragement Key Milestones of the Episode [01:19] Introduction of Alan Scott [03:19] Starting career in Architect [05:22] Aha moments [08:24] Career at Green movement [10:15] Finding Team members [14:08] Alan's Projects [19:27] Importance of Resilience [23:27] Alan's specialty [24:38] Alan's rituals and routines for success [25:49] Alan's bucket list [29:37] Alan's Wish in Career [30:25] Words of Encouragement for new fellows Key Quotes from the Episode "When I talk about something I care about that really gets me out there and doing things on a timeline". "My superpower is empathy and that actually grew out of my introversion." "I connect at a deeper level with the people around me." "I'm an early riser even before the birds in the morning without an alarm clock and I treasure that for quiet time". "I wish somebody had pushed me earlier to not play it safe and be bold and take chances and do it with humility and clarity of attention." "Stay open to possibility." Key Resources Leadership: in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin Open: The Progressive Case for Free Trade, Immigration, and Global Capital by Kimberly Clausing Learn More about Alan Scott Alan is an experienced leader, strategist, architect and consultant, successful at guiding teams to create and maintain high performance buildings and sustainable built environments. In a world of specialists, a conductor, orchestrating the vital talents of technical experts to lead teams in concert toward ideal solutions and meaningful results for clients. Skilled facilitator and teacher, engaging groups and individuals in professional development, goal setting and problem solving activities. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About the Episode In this episode, we talked to Green Building Professional Robert Phinney. Robert is an architect specializing in creativity and sustainability. In this episode, we talk about his journey to green building and sustainability. Robert talks about his passion for creativity and what he does at the DLR group. He also talks about his turning point after learning about sustainability and the importance of the environment in design. Stay tuned to learn more about Robert's journey. Key Talking Points Getting to know Robert Joining the Sustainability building and mentor Robert mentors Building a career in sustainability Robert's proudest achievements and working at DLR group Roberts secrets to success About the Sustainability/Green building movement. Defining resiliency and explaining why people fail to adopt social sustainability. Robert's specialty and words of encouragement Key Milestones of the Episode [00:58] Robert's career background [04:39] Joining the sustainability architect design [06:29] Robert mentors [07:48] Building a career in sustainability [11:34] Robert's proudest achievements [13:34] Working at DLR group [15:59] Roberts secrets to success [20:09] About the Sustainability/Green building movement. [24:39] Defining resiliency [28:59] Explaining why people fail to adopt social sustainability. [32:21] Robert's specialty [38:13] Robert's words of encouragement Key Quotes from the Episode "I think there's a lot of opportunities to influence large scale change here and it seemed to work out that way." "How I can help the younger professionals coming up is that I've made all the mistakes. I've tried all the things and see what works, what doesn't work, what needed to shift." "You succeed most when you have failed the most." "When you are trying to create a new process or advocate for getting design professionals, whether it's architects, engineers, planners, interiors, folks do something a different way." "You can't have environmental responsibility without having social and economic responsibility as well." Key Resources Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Learn More about Robert Phinney Robert was born in Northern Virginia. He had a passion for creativity. Robert pursued his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Virginia and State University of North Carolina respectively. He started his sustainability career when in his graduate program. Currently, Robert practices sustainability consultancy at the DLR group where he advocates for Green building and social sustainability adaption. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About the Episode In this episode, we talk to Green Building Professional Jerry Yudelson. Jerry is a prolific speaker, author and the first organizer of the Greenbuild conference; in 2011, he was named a LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council. Jerry talks about his career journey and roles in the green building movement. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Jerry's experience. Key Talking Points Getting to know Jerry Jerry's mentor Involvement in the US Green Building Council Jerry's proudest achievements in sustainability Jerry's best practice in writing Current exciting projects The source of Jerry's memoir title: Godfather of Green Screen building and sustainability movement The sick building syndrome Jerry's specialty Jerry's success rituals and routines Jerry's bucket list Early life wishes and advice Key Milestones of the Episode [01:21] Intro to Jerry Yudelson [05:09] Jerry's mentor [07:46] Involvement in the US Green Building Council [12:57] Jerry's proudest achievements in sustainability [17:26] Jerry's best practice in writing [19:53] Current exciting projects [21:48] The source of Jerry's memoir title: Godfather of Green [23:20] Screen building and sustainability movement [26:09] The sick building syndrome [30:05] Jerry's specialty [34:26] Jerry's success rituals and routines [36:33] Jerry's bucket list [41:58] Early life wishes and advice Key Quotes from the Episode "It's like they say in the army, never raise your hand to volunteer for anything." "If I give any advice to the younger people, it's find something just starting up where there aren't too many experts and just dive in and you'll become an expert pretty fast." "Go do whatever you feel like doing. Try to make it of use to other people and then see what happens." "I know that the most important two words in every book are-the end." "Buildings aren't there just to look pretty for architectural record. They're there for people to work, play, and learn; so we can live in so they got to be healthy for people." "The only way to get green in a building is in the first hour of the first meeting when the decision-makers for the client are in the room." "If you're standing at the edge of a cliff, the first sign of wisdom is to take a step backward. It's not to turn around and take a selfie." "If you want to be successful in your career, you've got to really get out of your comfort zone." Key Resources The Great Derangement by Amitav Ghosh The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells Learn More about Jerry Yudelson Jerry Yuldelson is a prolific speaker and author in the green building sector. Nationally and internationally recognized keynote speaker and the leading published author in the green building field. Keynote speaker at 100 conferences and events in 20 countries since 2006. Available for keynotes and other presentations by contacting: jerry.yudelson@gmail.com or www.reinventinggreenbuilding.com. Jerry is dubbed as the Godfather of Green for his roles in the Green building movement. Currently, he is on the verge of completing his Memoir about his green career and life. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

Light House Building Centre's Brenda Martens About the Episode In this episode, we visit with Brenda Martens. Brenda has worked in the building industry for over 25 years. She is a practitioner, educator, and advocate in the field of green building and sustainability. She is also the Director of Research and Collaboration for Light House Sustainable Building Centre. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Cascadia Green Building Council, is a past faculty member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the University of British Columbia Continuing Studies, and is a co-founder of Recollective Consulting and the Open Green Building Society, an organization that open sources information about green buildings. She currently teaches green building and sustainability for BCIT. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Brenda's journey. Key Talking Points Getting to know Brenda Brenda's start in sustainability First experience with Green projects Exposure to Mentors LEED Fellow Cascadia Projects during Brenda's Career What does the future hold Bucket List Brenda's Advice Key Milestones of the Episode [01:43] Intro to Brenda Martens [02:30] Early Exposure to Physics [03:05] Brenda's AHA Moment [05:36] Mentors [10:25] Living Building Challenge [16:20] Buildings at the end of life [18:34] Trends in the future of green building [22:56] Areas of Strength for Brenda [24:32] Brenda's Bucket List [29:25] Final Words of Encouragement Key Quotes from the Episode "My focus was on commercial buildings at the time, I had never worked in the single-family, residential market." "That's when I had my first epiphany that we didn't have to do business as usual." "The design for disassembly and reuse is not strong. How do you design for buildings and life?" "I see a proliferation of different standards and rating systems. Some of them like the Living Building Challenge and LEED are holistic and some are more concentrated on a portion of the characteristics of buildings." "You look at it as an opportunity not a challenge." Key Resources Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone Learn More about Brenda Martens, B.Sc., CSBA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow Brenda's work experience encompasses residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial projects throughout British Columbia, including the Vancouver and Whistler Athletes' Villages, the Okanagan College Centre of Excellence (a Living Building Challenge Petal candidate), and over 20 BC housing projects across the province. She is deeply involved in the green building movement and has served the community as Chair of the Site and Water Technical Advisory Group (TAG); LEED Canada Steering Committee member; and the City of Vancouver Green Building Strategy Committee member, amongst other roles. She is committed to growing the green building movement through practice, mentorship and education. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About the Episode In this episode, we have Green Building professional Marni Jade Evans. Marni is a LEED Fellow. We will explore the early days around LEED when she was an Associate Green Building Consultant at Paladino and Company. Additionally, Marni will talk about early influences on the Living Building Challenge. Marni is a proud Canadian with dual citizenship. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Marni Jade Evan's journey. Key Talking Points Getting to know Marni Marni's inspiration First experience with Green projects Gaining insight from the Greenbuild Conference Starting a new company Proudest Achievements USGBC update What does the future hold Bucket List Marni's Advice Key Milestones of the Episode [01:43] Intro to Marni Jade Evans [02:30] Early Exposure to Architecture [04:58] Marni's mentors [06:36] Paladino and Green Projects [10:55] Greenbuild Conference [13:20] Starting a new company [18:34] Update on US Green Buildings Council [24:56] Trends in the future of green building [34:32] Marni's Bucket List [39:42] Final Words of Encouragement Key Quotes from the Episode "Tom Paladino had to be the best mentor, hands down." "One of the big highlights in my life was deciding in 2008 to start my own Green Building Consulting Firm in the heat of a recession." "I'm really lucky, I get to work from home while still being a part of the DC office." "My intuition is telling me the entire building industry is about to be completely disrupted by buildings that are mobile, that are temporary, that are fast built, that are inexpensive and technological." Key Resources Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo trim tab blog Learn More about Marni Jade Evans As a Green Building Specialist, I serve as a technical subject matter expert for all USGBC and GBCI published guidance related to LEED, SITES, WELL and EDGE certification. Drawing on cutting-edge knowledge of, and direct experience with, the suite of LEED Rating Systems and SITES, I assist teams in the design, construction and real estate industry and serve as a resource and problem-solver for technical issues. My role is focused primarily on improving customer service through direct customer engagement. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About the Episode In this episode, we have Green Building professional Michelle Halle Stern. The way Michelle grew up has a lot to do with what she does now, and she credits her mentor for that. Michelle grew up in Rockford, Illinois, which was the second largest city in Illinois. She started her career in Heroes Universe and architecture and got two degrees, one in civil engineering and other in architecture. Key Talking Points Getting to know Michelle Michelle's journey into building engineering and public health Green facilitator Technology of participation Michelle is keen to learn languages Routines and Rituals Key Milestones of the Episode [01:33] Intro to Michelle Halle Stern [02:07] Aha moment [04:46] Michelle's mentors [05:36] Michelle's first project [09:30] Green facilitator [16:29] Bucket list items [20:48] Bottom Line [21:54] Routines Key Quotes from the Episode "I would say that you don't have to have all the answers." "Always be an advocate for yourself." "There's you should always be standing up for what you believe in." "It's kind of one of those things that you just have to do through practice." "There are seven basic principles in the Regeneration and really when we talked about it in terms of a project is about building capacity and it's about what are you affecting beyond your project? How do we co-create with a community to make sure that everything everyone has a steak and a unique role not just for people but also for the ecology and environment." Key Resources The Moments of Lift The Sixth Extinction Learn More about Michelle Halle Stern Michelle Halle Stern is the national Director of Sustainable Design Services at HDR where she manages business operations and strategic planning for their sustainable design consulting group. Prior to joining HDR, Michelle was a Sustainability Strategist at Perkins+Will, director of green building initiatives and LEED consulting for the non-profit Delta Institute, and the first Director of Sustainability at OWP/P. She has been sought after as a green building expert since the late 90s, when she started one of the country's first sustainability programs, and founded the USGBC Chicago Chapter. Michelle's background in architecture, engineering, and Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, which offers her a unique perspective and understanding of complex systems, and the human health impacts of green design. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About the Episode In this episode, we have Green Building professional Rob Fleming. The way Rob grew up has a lot to do with what he does now, and he credits his parents for that. Rob's mom took he and his sister to Woodstock in 1969 so a lot of his early experience was being exposed to counter culture and alternative ways and finding a better way of moving forward with sustainability. Rob started gravitating towards sustainability and green buildings in undergrad school at Temple, and he continued this journey in grad school at Virginia Tech. Key Talking Points Getting to know Rob Rob's journey into building engineering Temple and Virginia Tech Rob has always been involved in organizations Starting a Master's of Science in Sustainable Design Why we moved from climate change to climate adaptability Self-Awareness Routines and Rituals Key Milestones of the Episode [01:33] Getting to know Rob [02:54] Aha moments [04:00] Organization value in career [05:41] Rob's mentors [09:25] Rob's proudest achievements [14:00] Teaching at Thomas Jefferson University [19:44] Moving from climate change to climate adaptability [25:25] Area of specialty [27:32] Quadruple Bottom Line [29:08] Routines Key Quotes from the Episode "Why use so many resources when you don't have too?" "I have been a participant in organizations as an architect since the beginning of my career." "One of the first things I was exposed to was materials and their effect on the planet." "I decided to write my first book at the kitchen table." "Incremental improvement is not going to get us to the finish line." "We need to be able to see the world through multiple lenses simultaneously so that we can begin to make more wholistic and comprehensive decisions to serve the world better." Key Resources Design Education for a Sustainable Future by Rob Fleming Sustainable Design for the Built Environment by Rob Fleming and Saglinda Roberts Eco Man and the Skeptic Podcast Sustainable Design Basics-coming soon Learn More about Rob Fleming Rob Fleming is a design professional with over 20 years of high-level facilitation experience. He uses authentic DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) strategies to make sure that all stakeholders are valued and heard in the process. Additionally, he integrates TBL (Triple Bottom Line) also referred to as People, Profit, Planet concepts into all sessions to ensure that environmental justice is front and center in the process. Rob's educational work seeks to train the next generation of sustainability leaders. As Program Director for the MS in Sustainable Design Program at Jefferson, he works to transform higher education for more value and more impact. Rob is building a new platform to deliver cutting edge knowledge and concepts to a diverse audience. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About this Episode Today's episode is about training on LEED and Well in other countries. Charlie would like to get some feedback on the podcast from his listeners and he will provide some of the latest statistics from around the world. Take time to email Charlie at charlie@gbes.com to share your feedback. Key Talking Points Intro to PSA Share Feedback w/Charlie Statistics for Green Building International Programs Links to several resources Key Milestones of the Episode [00:17] Introduction to training, feedback and statistics [01:07] Asking to share feedback from listeners [02:34] Two Amazing trips [06:20] Train Well Consultants [11:50] Green Building Statistics [13:23] Well Building Standard [15:25] Outside US programs Key Resources https://www.worldgbc.org/ https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-professionals-glance-july-2019 https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-numbers-16-years-steady-growth https://www.fitwel.org/certification https://centerforactivedesign.org/fitwel https://www.wellcertified.com/about-iwbi/ https://www.greenglobes.com/about.asp https://www.dgnb.de/en/news/statements/Comparison_LEED_and_DGNB/index.php https://gbca.org.au/ https://www.bca.gov.sg/green_mark/ https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/about-us/what-is-green-building/index.jsp https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-and-industrial-facilities-meet-four-top-users-leed-videos https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/iwbi-named-to-fast-companys-annual-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-for-2019/ Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About the Episode In this episode, we are honored to have Alan Traugott share with us his green building journey. Alan is one person who has a rich history and quite a different path from what many people have had. Back in high school, Alan was interested in oceanography. The most amazing thing about Alan's journey is the fact in every step of his life; he has had a helping hand. He has worked with a good number of mentors, and he is currently a mechanical partner at CJL Engineering. Key Talking Points Getting to know Alan Alan's journey into building engineering CJL Engineering and Alan's role there Alan's proudest achievements The future of green building movements Alan's words of encouragement The bucket list Key Milestones of the Episode [01:24] Getting to know Alan [02:29] The beginning of Alan's career [04:06] Transitioning into building engineering [15:23] Joining CJL Engineering [19:32] Alan's proudest achievements [21:42] The future of green building movement according to Alan [31:40] Effects of greenhouse emissions [38:31] Encouragement for someone jumping into this green building movement Key Quotes from the Episode "Learn what you're good at, and learn how you can make that contribution." "Have confidence in your own abilities and ideas that you can go out and do something." "It's about persistence, determination, and basically not taking no for an answer." "How you communicate and can make something accessible to people is important." "Communications and writing is an incredibly important skill set to have." "Every person's efforts can make a difference for change." "As the ocean absorbs more CO2, it becomes more acidic." "CO2 lives in the atmosphere somewhere between 50 and 800 years." Key Resources The fifth center for sustainable landscapes The power of one- Bryce Courtenay An American Life- Ben Franklin Learn More about Alan Traugott Alan is a partner at CJL Engineering. He has professional designations including LEED Fellow and LEED AP BD+C. Alan believes that the most exciting thing is a good idea, but thinks his specialty is being able to translate technical issues and make them accessible to lay people. Additionally, Alan says his confidence has helped him figure things out and bring value; he is not afraid to jump into unknown situations and this has contributed to his success. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

About the Episode In this episode, we are humbled to have the Vice President of Quality and Sustainability at McCarthy, Chad Dorgan. Chad started out as a mechanical engineer and served the Air Force for four years. Chad shares with us how he transitioned from mechanical engineering to green building and much more. Listen and learn from Chad. Key Talking Points Chad's introduction From mechanical engineering to Green building Chad's mentors Building commissioning From commissioning to McCarthy Chad's proudest moments What's the future for green building? Chad's gift Decision making tips Words of wisdom from Chad Key Milestones of the Episode [00:37] Getting to know Chad [03:19] Chad's mentors [05:40] From the Air Force to building commissioning [10:59] The vast shift to McCarthy [14:52] Chad's proudest moments [18:32] What's the future of the green building industry? [21:42] Chad's Gift [22:31] How does Chad make decisions? [24:54] Sneak peek on scrum [30:02] Words of wisdom from Chad Key Quotes from the Episode "Use everything that you come across as tools and guides, but make sure you're actually understanding what people want and use there." "We spend a lot of years trying to get a rating or getting a certification, and we sometimes miss the conversation that we should have." "You have to set time aside or put on the calendar for key things you need to do." "I spent a lot of time on that front end and make sure I'm going to where I need to go before I go." "There's a lot of failures out there, but ultimately it's, it's going to be better, cheaper, and faster." "We live where we build." "In the end, it's getting everyone engaged and collaborating that we got success." "Commissioning is helping an owner understand and document their requirements." Key Resources Scrum Methodology 2 Seconds Lean- Paul Akers The Scrum Book- Jeff Sutherland Learn more about Chad Dorgan Chad Dorgan is Vice President - Quality and Sustainability for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a 100% employee-owned national construction company specializing in complex, high technology facilities such as hospitals, research laboratories, and industrial plants. In this role, he is responsible for the development and implementation of McCarthy's innovative Quality without Question Program and oversees McCarthy's Virtual Design and Construction efforts, both focused upon consistently building the best buildings in America for the firm's clients and industry partners. Chad is also responsible for McCarthy's Sustainability Initiatives and is the Corporate Leader of McCarthy's Green Steering Committee. LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram 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 www.gbes.com/join 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 iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES