Episodes

  • Commercial Conversation #51

    Commercial Conversation #51
    Aug 10 2015
      Gary and Paul return, this week to talk about the skyrocketing Architectural Billings Index, AIA's Consensus Construction Forecast, continuing working shortages, eco-friendly construction, and energy and weather forecasting. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. Click on this link to subscribe to the correct feed. As always, you can click here to download the podcast mp3 file.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, using the link at the bottom of the page, to be notified by e-mail when each show is posted.--Gary and Paul Worker shortage continues Worker shortage contributing to MoPac expansion delays, KVUE ABC, Austin, TX Eco-friendly community? California's Drought Spurs Unexpected Effect: Eco-Friendly Development, Ezra David Romero, NPR Better energy weather Weather Forecasting Enters a New Era, Richard Martin, MIT Technology Review
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    40 mins
  • Commercial Conversation #50

    Commercial Conversation #50
    Aug 3 2015
    For our 50th podcast we welcome guest Charles Mondello, chief industry strategist at EagleView Technology Corp., Bothell, WA, and president of the Property Drone Consortium, also in Bothell, WA. Charles joins us to talk about the role of drones (unmanned aerial systems) in construction as they stand today, the capabilities of the technology, what construction users can and can't do, FAA's role, and what lies ahead for this exciting new construction "tool." The Editors are Gary L. Parr, editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher, editor of Roofing Florida magazine. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. Click on this link to subscribe to the correct feed. As always, you can click here to download the podcast mp3 file.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, using the link at the bottom of the page, to be notified by e-mail when each show is posted.--Gary and Paul EagleView Technologies EagleView Technologies Corp. website Property Drone Consortium Property Drone Consortium website
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    52 mins
  • Commercial Conversation #49

    Commercial Conversation #49
    Jul 28 2015
    As promised, the editors are back with another Commercial Conversation show. This week's topics include Fitbits and building, wearable monitors, the Apple Watch, and disruptive-technology products. The Editors are Gary L. Parr, editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher, editor of Roofing Florida magazine. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. Click on this link to subscribe to the correct feed. As always, you can click here to download the podcast mp3 file.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, using the link at the bottom of the page, to be notified by e-mail when each show is posted.--Gary and Paul Fitbits and buildings 5 lessons the building industry can learn from a Fitbit, Laurie Guevara-Stone, Green Biz, Rocky Mountain Institute Green at CES 9 exciting green technologies from CES 2015, Stephen Kennett, GreenBiz Apple watch and energy How the Apple Watch could save energy everywhere, Titiaan Palazzi and Matthew Crosby, GreenBiz Game changers 6 Game Changers: A Green Building Pioneer’s Guide to Disruptive Technology, Diana Mosher, MultiHousing News
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Commercial Conversation #48

    Commercial Conversation #48
    Jul 14 2015
    The editors return this week to talk about commercial building size, malls, mobile apps, a community house in Vietnam, and tall buildings. The Editors are Gary L. Parr, editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher, editor of Roofing Florida magazine. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. Click on this link to subscribe to the correct feed. As always, you can click here to download the podcast mp3 file.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, using the link at the bottom of the page, to be notified by e-mail when each show is posted.--Gary and Paul Growing commercial buildings Average Size of U.S. Commercial Buildings Continues to Grow, Joanna Masterson, Construction Executive magazine Mobile apps How Businesses are Using Mobile Apps-2015 Canvas Survey Results, Jason Peck, Canvas Marketing Thatched water collectors Cam Thanh Community House in Vietnam features thatched roofing and secluded courtyards, DeZeen magazine Diva or Dagwood? What makes a good tower?, Robert Campbell, Boston Globe, architect critic
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    46 mins
  • Commercial Conversation #47

    Commercial Conversation #47
    Jul 7 2015
    It's time for another Conversation. This week, The Editors talk about Rick Fedrizzi's retirement from USGBC, USGBC alignment with CALGreen, cool roofs, water-purification art, Pennsylvania building codes, and sustainable Legos The Editors are Gary L. Parr, editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher, editor of Roofing Florida magazine. Our podcasts are available on iTunes. Click on this link to subscribe to the correct feed. As always, you can click here to download the podcast mp3 file.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, using the link at the bottom of the page, to be notified by e-mail when each show is posted.--Gary and Paul Rick Fedrizzi retires Rick Fedrizzi to step down as USGBC CEO USGBC connects with CALGreen USGBC Announces New Alignment with CALGreen Cool Roofs Code requirements for cool roofs with Climate Zone specifics, Brad Johnson, MBCI blog Clean water at MoMA Andrés Jaque's giant water purifier unveiled in MoMA PS1 courtyard, DeZeen magazine Pennsylvania building codes Urgency needed on Pa. codes, Shari Shapiro, Altoona Mirror Sustainable Legos No More Plastic Legos? Company Searches for 'Sustainable' Material, James Eng, NBC News
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    44 mins
  • Words, Wine And Women Online Dating, Come On - How Did You Really Meet Your Boo?

    Words, Wine And Women Online Dating, Come On - How Did You Really Meet Your Boo?
    Jul 5 2015
    Cyber Dating Expert, Julie Spira walks Beth Gonzalez and Tara Johnson through the ups and downs of online dating.
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    6 mins
  • Words, Wine And Women An Original Series About Female Empowerment - Sizzle Reel

    Words, Wine And Women An Original Series About Female Empowerment - Sizzle Reel
    Jul 5 2015
    Experience the real, the raw and the fun that happens when women and wine collide! Welcome to the world of the modern woman!
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    2 mins
  • Words, Wine & Women An Original Series About Female Empowerment - Champagne And Relationship Dish

    Words, Wine & Women An Original Series About Female Empowerment - Champagne And Relationship Dish
    Jul 5 2015
    Experience the real, the raw and the fun that happens when women and wine collide! Welcome to the world of the modern woman!
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    7 mins