Dr. Tess Eidem a practitioner and researcher working with the cannabis industry. She is interested in IEQ issues from a very broad perspective such as relative humidity and ventilation to very specific topics such as Bioaerosol exposures when cultivating cannabis. This week we will explore cannabis production, the worker health issues it poses and …

A Detective sergeant in the @newzealandpolice, a @kihl_kiwiinlinehockeyleague legend, @aucklandsteel @nzwihl & @nzicefernz legend in fact let’s just call her a kiwi legend ! The next guest on the @coppuccinopodcast in assoc with @tacticalsolutionsltd is Jasmine Horner-Pascoe so we talk life as a police officer, a inline hockey player, @nzicefernz a…

Author of the book 'Unmasking Monsters' Det Sgt (R) David Henwood joins me and we talk about his new book, policing in south Auckland, Operations Park and Harvey, Criminal profiling and what advice would he give a rookie cop these days. Chook served the NZ Police and his community for 37 years in South Auckland before retiring in 2007. He held the …

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 735 this week for our last show prior to our summer break we welcomed long time friend of the show and frequent guest Don Weekes. Don will be talking about his chapter in the ACGIH Bioaerosols 2nd Edition on Developing a Bioaerosols Sampling Plans plus highlights from Indoor Air 2024, the ASHRAE/AIHA MOU a…

Mark Whatley is an influential voice in the property restoration and insurance technology sectors. He co-founded Sureti, a company that provides third-party fund control services aimed at accelerating property claims payments, ensuring faster and more efficient resolution for restoration contractors and insurance carriers. Whatley is also the found…

Cristina Ionda from Brokenwood Mysteries joins me and we talk about Dracula,blood, coming to New Zealand as an immigrant,where most people think she is from and someone called Dr Gina Kadinsky.

This week we welcomed Dr. David Krause for a discussion on remediation of microbial contamination and Legionella. We have wanted to get Dr. Krause on the show for a long time now and the stars have lined up. Dr. David Krause is the founder of Healthcare Consulting and Contracting (HC3). He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Toxicologist, with …

Sisters like no other - Alex Hefford and Lochlyn Hyde join me for a Coppuccino. NZ ice Fernz reps, Auckland Steel reps and local ice hockey legends. Alex is a nurse and Lochlyn an OT. So we chat about how the heck do they make 10 games a week work, the financial cost of being a national and local hockey rep plus what just is Lochlyn saying under he…

This week we welcomed Seth Harrison the Executive Director of Actionable Insights for a discussion on scoping and billing restoration projects. Actionable has built a product that helps ensure restoration contractors get all the money they deserve. Don’t leave money on the table! LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio+. After learning the ins and outs of claims s…

Prof. J. David Miller has focused his research on mycotoxins and damp buildings and health for the last 40 years first at Agriculture Canada and then at Carleton University in Ottawa. Dr. Miller has published over 370 papers on fungi and fungal toxins and has co-written 10 books on the public health aspects of exposures to fungi and fungal toxins, …

With the huge news that NZ will host two IHHF tournaments feat the Ice Blacks and Ice Fernz in Dunedin 2025 - I catch up with Michael Domigan NZ Ice Blacks manager in 2024 and Senior Director of marketing for the NZIHF and AIHA and we find how how good a state is hockey in NZ and what's it like trying to get 650 kgs plus overseas for a IHHF champon…

Mark Springer is a highly regarded and experienced President/CEO skilled in successfully expanding a multi-location residential and commercial services company across a broad geographical region. Mark has a demonstrated ability to drive market-leading performance, dynamic growth, and profitability. He grew his company from 1 to 7 profitable locatio…

Mr. Havics is an Honors graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and a registered Professional Engineer (PE) with over 35 years of experience in environmental, health and safety, building science, and materials science consulting. He is a limited …

Brad Prezant, MBA, MSPH, CIH, COH, CAQP is an evidence-based public health scientist with a background in epidemiology, occupational health & hygiene, and ergonomics. He provides expert witness support for litigation involving indoor air quality including mold, wildfire, and other issues impacting the built environment. Until the company was sold i…

Larry Sloan has served as CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) since October 2016.Prior to this, he served as CEO for seven years at SOCMA, a trade association representing the interests of the US specialty chemical industry. Larry started his non-profit career at the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a trade association representi…

Apprentice Electrican, National Ice hockey rep for NZ since the age of 15 and Captain of the Ice Fernz Jaime Jones joins me and we discuss how the Ice Fernz will go at the World Championships in Turkey in April, how to watch the games and just what sort of Captain she is

EPISODE WARNING - Some people may find the content of this Coppucino upsetting or distressing.Sgt Kevin Briggs (R) from the California Highway Patrol and Pivotal- Points joins me for a Coppuccino. Kevin has helped over 200 people step back from the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge who were thinking about suicide during his time as a CHP officer. As o…

Gavin Macgregor-Skinner is a Senior Director at ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Trade Association. He has more than 30 years of technical experience in responding to infectious disease outbreaks and emergency management. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine and teaches three 1…

May Dooley was Principal of EnviroHealth Consulting, Inc. of Hummelstown, PA. She started her career as a secondary science teacher prior to going into home inspection and indoor environmental health consulting in the mid 80’s. She has since completed over 3,000 residential and commercial IEQ inspections in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US. May wa…

Dr. Martin Chapman is a leading scientist/entrepreneur in the field of allergy. Dr. Chapman received his PhD in Immunology in 1981 from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, University of London, U.K. Following postdoctoral fellowships at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and at UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Chapman was appointed t…

3 x a recruit A member of the NZ Police, Queensland Police and the Northern territory Police force. A mother, a wife and a police officer determined to make a difference to the community she serves. Det.Supt Kirsten Engels joins me to discuss NZ Policing, Australian policingwhat is it like to be a NT Police officer and what is she doing as a Det.Su…

Tina Brueckner is the Senior Engineering Manager for the Engineering Development for Energy Systems Group’s Federal Business Unit. As Senior Engineering Manager she oversees the team that provides schematic and detailed design submittals, scopes of work and measured and verified savings for the technical solutions on performance contracts. Tina is …

Jeremy D. Beagle, CIH “Best practices for mold assessments, restoration and remediation, and how to document pre existing damage to avoid being sued!” Mike McGuinness and Jeremey Beagle CIH Risk Assessment model and understanding the roles & goals of the Multi-disciplinary approach to successful project completion. Jon Isaacson, “The 3 P’s of Proje…

What is Old is New Again: A Presentation on the Roots of Time & Material vs. Unit Cost Pricing Models; What Did We Do Before the Digital Age?” G. Pete Consigli, CR, WLS “A Ted Talk: Using a Customized Pricing Guide as a Competitive Advantage” Consigli says, “In the Pre-Digital Age, Restorers Asked Insurers to be on Their Approved “Carrier” List, Bo…

Robert “Bavarian Bob” Blochinger: Performing a High-End Hotel Flooring Replacement, When the Owner’s Corporate Offices Flood Across Town; Ken Siders, CMP: “The Word of Life Church Case Study in Cape Coral Florida from Severe Wind and Water Damage to Commercial Roof: Getting Paid in the Sunshine State is NOT Easy!” Keynote Address: Josh Bachman, Bus…

Ralph E. Moon, PhD -“Don’t fall Prey to MUS, using Applied Research for better results on your Projects!” Keynote Dr. Ralph Moon, PhD “What is Technical Competence, Why is it Important, Planning for the Day you get Sued or are Deposed...What Do You Do?” Joe Spurgeon, PhD: “The Essential Elements of a Professional Formal Report and How to Defend You…

Robert Higgins: …“Best Practices for Testing Moisture in Concrete Substrates: It’s the Surface Stupid! “ Robert Higgins, “What You Need to Know about Inspecting and Drying Concrete: How Wet is it, When is it Dry and Why Citations are Important to Back-up The FACTS?” Howard “Woodie” Brickman and John T. “The Roof Guy” Hull “From the Floor to the Roo…

Rikki-Lee McLean - Firefighter, Police Officer, NZ Ice Hockey Rep (Ice fernz) and NZWIHL 2023 Auckland Steel national champion ! So we chat fighting fires, being a new police officer, hockey, & how she manages to balance it all physically and mentally.

This week we welcome Cliff “Z-man” Zlotnik, “Global Restoration Watchdog” Pete Consigli and special guest Jon “The DYOYO” Isaacson; in an “around the horn” style show, capturing the key take aways from Winter Break 2024. Winter Break 2024 was last week in Bonita Springs, Fl and for those that were not able to attend we look forward to giving away m…

This week we welcome Lisa Rogers, Jeremy Beagle, Eric Shapiro and Sarah Fanger. A lot is happening with the Indoor Air Quality Association and its time for an update. Joining us this week will be the President, 1st VP, Treasurer and Executive Director to fill us in. What is the current status of the organization? What are the plans for the associat…

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 720 this week we welcome Jeff, Ryan and Gary Moore of ATI Restoration for a Fireside Chat about the Moore Family’s Restoration Journey. It’s a rags to riches story about the largest independent owned company in the industry. Gary Moore, founder and Chairman of ATI, is committed to ensuring that the ATI fam…

She's been to Timbuktu, the Kings Coronation and even knows the real story behind the ABBA hit Dancing queen. But how does someone who's first job involves her crying everyday because she doesnt like her job go from that job to the RCMP, the world of close protection,mental health advocate and UN Peacekeeper ...Corporal Jennifer Lacelle joins me an…

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 719 this week we welcome Attorney Angela Bajramaj for a discussion of Restoration, IAQ and Construction Legal Issues. Angela will be diving into the complexities and nuances of the construction and restoration industry from a legal perspective. She’ll be discussing common legal issues faced by professional…

WIlhelmina Shrimpton joins me for the wrap up of 2023 and what we expect to see in 2024- it's the traditional Coppuccino episode at Xmas !

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 718 this week we welcome Dr. Pawal Wargocki, Dr. Wenjuan Wei and Dr. Corinne Mandin for a discussion about Deep Energy Retrofits and IEQ; A TAIL from Europe. With the large focus on making our building stock less energy intensive what will happen to indoor environmental quality? We talk to a stellar group …

Dr Claire and Sgt Brian from the NZ Police Evidence Based Centre join me and we discuss what is EBP, and how does it help the police officer in the street,. We also discuss how EBP looks now and what it might look like in the future ....

This week we welcome Dr. David Miller for a discussion on how relative humidity affects indoor environments. Dr. Miller let me know that he has something important to say and when he does, we listen. Prof. J. David Miller Dr. Miller received his secondary education at the University of New Brunswick, before studying at the University of Portsmouth …

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 716 this week we welcome Paul Donald, CEO of Encircle Inc. Today we will discuss the state of software integration and best practices for estimating and documentation in the property restoration and insurance damage repair industry. Paul Donald is the CEO and co-founder of Encircle Inc., the go-to platform…

Psychiatrist and comedian Dr Jo Prendergast joins me to discuss her new book 'When Life Sucks' which is an essential guide to supporting your teen's mental health. As a parent and psychiatrist, Dr Jo knows how hard it can be - especially if a teen communicates only in eye rolls and grunts! Covering everything from anxiety, depression, trauma and ea…

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 715 this week we welcome Dr. Gigi Kwik Gronvall, and Dr. Richard Bruns to discuss the recently developed Model State Indoor Air Quality Act. Gigi Kwik Gronvall, PhD During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led the Center’s ongoing efforts to track the development and marketing of molecular and antigen tests and s…

This week we welcome Andrew and Kelvin Rynhart to talk about Moisture Monitoring in the 21st Century; New Tech, Remote Monitoring & Integration with Estimating/ Documentation Platforms. Learn More this week on IAQ Radio+. Andrew Rynhart is the Chief Technical Officer of Tramex Ltd. He was taught from a young age about moisture in buildings from his…

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 713 this week we welcome Jim Rosenthal to talk about air cleaners, filtration and the Corsi-Rosenthal Box. Jim not only knows a lot about air cleaners and filtration his company makes filters and more. Learn More this week on IAQ Radio+. Jim Rosenthal is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tex-Air …

Just a few weeks into the NHL season and I sit down with NZIHL legend, NZ u20 mens coach, Capt of the West Auckland Admirals and on the odd occasion an Auckland Mako - Justin Daigle ! We discuss his picks for the season and who to watch plus we get an update on how the NZ U20 Ice Hockey Team is tracking for their 2024 tournament.…

David Ayres - The EBUG legend of the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Marlies (and hockey hall of famer) joins me and together we pick our NHL choices for the season and provide you with a few tips for watching hockey if you are a newcomer to the sport !

This week we welcome back Dr. William Bahnfleth to discuss ASHRAE Standard 241-2023 Control of Infectious Aerosols and the future of IAQ standards after COVID. William Bahnfleth is a professor of architectural engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. He has held previous positions as a principle investigator at the US Army Construction Res…

This week, IAQ Radio+ interviews Rainbow Restoration President Josh Miller, CR, CFE. Josh is one of the property restoration industry's rising young leaders who ascended from working in the cleaning and restoration trenches to the President of one of the industry's most prominent brands serving the restoration sector. Josh has been a technician, pr…

This week we welcome Tom Laubenthal of TGL Consulting to discuss Asbestos and Lead – Past, Present & Future. This is a topic that all of our audience runs into and needs to know more about. Mr. Laubenthal is the owner of TGL Consulting, Inc, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He has 39+ years of industry service and is considered an internationally …

This week we welcome Andy Sall of Complex Claims Resolution for a show on Business Interruption. What would happen to your business if there was a fire in the offices, or a flood, or some other type of emergency that wipes out your income overnight? Would your insurance cover you? What do you do when you are denied? Andrew helps policy holders prep…

A psychotherapist for over 20 years, A NZ Herald Columnist, Co- host of radio show 'the nutters club' and author of the new book 'Sh*t Happens' So Kyle and I sit down and chat about mental health, his book, and what to do when 'Sh*t happens' or when 'Sh*t happens' to someone you know or love ....

This week we welcome back Nate Adams the House Whisperer for a show on the importance of air sealing for IAQ and energy efficiency. Nate “The House Whisperer” Adams is the author of The Home Comfort Book and the Air Sealing Course. He’s helped numerous clients in Cleveland Ohio electrify while making their homes healthier and more comfortable since…