Best USGBC Podcasts (2024)

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Q&A: Leslie Ethen, sustainability manager for the City of Tucson 22:25

8d ago22:25

22:25

In this podcast, learn how a team in the American Southwest is coordinating the development of building codes to counter climate change and support resilience and equity.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Advancing Fire Safety, with NFPA's Jim Pauley 27:53

2h ago27:53

27:53

The National Fire Protection Association is on a mission to share its updated codes and standards as far and as wide as possible. NFPA President and CEO Jim Pauley returns to HPAC On The Air to detail the group's ambitious plan to better educate our industry on life/safety solutions via acquisitions and even a new subsidiary.…

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Standing Strong with Rob McManamy, Notes from HPAC's Editor-in-Chief 5:24

11d ago5:24

5:24

To celebrate our 95th year of publication, HPAC Engineering launches its new monthly podcast, HPAC Editor's Notes, commenting on important issues of the day, as viewed by Editor-in-Chief Rob McManamy.By hpac

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Q&A with Sarah Zaleski: Growing the green workforce 13:36

15d ago13:36

13:36

USGBC’s new chief products officer talks about priorities in workforce development, for the industry and for the organization.By U.S. Green Building Council

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USGBC+ March 2024: Designing a more resilient Houston 10:34

23d ago10:34

10:34

In this USGBC+ article, LEED Fellow Rives Taylor delves into the complexities of mitigating climate change in southeast Texas.By U.S. Green Building Council

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Previewing BOILER 2024 with ABMA's Scott Lynch 26:53

25d ago26:53

26:53

Boiler manufacturers are headed for the Rockies this May. We discuss what they'll find there at ABMA's second big show for the entire boiler supply chain. Scott Lynch and Shaunica Jayson give us a preview.By hpac

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Adrianne Todman at USGBC Live 2022 36:28

30d ago36:28

36:28

USGBC congratulates Adrianne Todman on her appointment to the role of acting secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). At USGBC Live in 2022, USGBC’s federal legislative director, Ben Evans, welcomed Todman, then deputy secretary of HUD, to the stage. We were honored to host Todman as she delivered keynote remarks at …

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Executive's Corner: Sandra Leibowitz 9:41

1M ago9:41

9:41

In USGBC’s “Executive’s Corner” podcast series, we speak with a variety of industry leaders about their experience and insights. Here, we converse with Sandra Leibowitz, LEED AP BD+C, founder, owner and managing principal of Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC.By U.S. Green Building Council

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USGBC+ Feb. 2024: How Canada is decarbonizing through retrofits with IREE certification 4:03

2M ago4:03

4:03

In this USGBC+ article by Sumner Byrne, an example in Canada demonstrates how strategic policy and program design, coupled with timely funding, can spur retrofitting at scale.By U.S. Green Building Council

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ASHRAE's Next Generation, with YEA's Top Leaders 24:42

2M ago24:42

24:42

The challenges facing young engineers today are more complex than ever, but our guests this month reassure us that the energy, skills, and organization are already coming together to meet them head on.By hpac

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Q&A with Kate Wright, executive director of Climate Mayors 11:17

3M ago11:17

11:17

With funds from the Infrastructure and Investment Act and Inflation Reduction Act now available, the U.S. is accelerating its strategies to fight climate change. Climate Mayors, a bipartisan organization whose members are dedicated to demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities, is playing a vital, front-line ro…

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Executive's Corner: Kimberly Dowdell 16:41

3M ago16:41

16:41

In USGBC’s new “Executive’s Corner” podcast series, we speak with a variety of industry leaders about their experience and insights. For our first episode, we converse with Kimberly Dowdell, principal at HOK and 2024 president of the American Institute of Architects.By USGBC

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COP28 Recap, with USGBC's Liz Beardsley 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

Frustrations ran high at the annual global climate summit in Dubai in December, but our guest says there were still more than a few positive takeaways for our industry. U.S. Green Building Council senior policy counsel Elizabeth Beardsley returns to give us her report...By hpac

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2024 Forecast, with Dodge’s Richard Branch 24:41

4M ago24:41

24:41

With last year now in the books, we chat with Dodge Construction Network's chief economist about his upbeat outlook for 2024. How did we manage to avoid that long-predicted recession? What potential roadblocks are still out there? Listen in for all the details!By hpac

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Key U.S. Announcements at COP 28: a discussion with Heather Clark 36:57

4M ago36:57

36:57

Heather Clark, who is the Director of Building Emissions at the White House Climate Office, recently spoke with Liz Beardsley from USGBC about the latest announcements regarding building decarbonization that were made by the U.S. Government during COP 28. They also discussed some upcoming developments, including the National Definition of Zero Emis…

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How to Advocate for Sustainable Buildings and Communities 16:42

5M ago16:42

16:42

USGBC’s senior manager of state and local advocacy, Jennifer Gunby, shares her top tips on how to advocate for more sustainable buildings and communities. If you’ve ever wondered how to use your professional expertise to positively impact your community and state, find the ways that work well for you using Gunby’s advice and stories from her thousa…

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The Relationship Between Green Finance and ESG 16:02

5M ago16:02

16:02

What is green finance? How does it work? Why is it becoming so important to building industry leaders? Those are some of the questions USGBC addresses in this two-part podcast series featuring Chris Pyke and Sarah Welton of GRESB. Part 2 explores how ESG and green finance complement each other and the action of green building, and why their relatio…

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What Is Green Finance? 17:28

5M ago17:28

17:28

What is green finance? How does it work? Why is it becoming so important to building industry leaders? Those are some of the questions USGBC addresses in this two-part podcast series featuring Chris Pyke and Sarah Welton of GRESB.By USGBC

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USGBC+ Fall 2022: Major companies use green financing to build their LEED portfolios 9:28

6M ago9:28

9:28

Learn how green bonds and sustainability-linked loans are backing our future in this USGBC+ article from fall 2022.By USGBC

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USGBC+ Fall 2023: Hunter’s Point residential community in Florida pursues net positive power 12:42

6M ago12:42

12:42

In this USGBC+ article by Calvin Hennick, hear how the developer behind the Hunter’s Point neighborhood hopes to spark a national wave of homes that produce more energy than they consume.By USGBC

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Episode XXX: New Refrigerants Deadlines, with ICC’s Jim Cika 22:32

6M ago22:32

22:32

The long-awaited, federally mandated switch to A2L refrigerants is now upon us, set to take effect on January 1. Jim Cika of the International Code Council (ICC) returns to HPAC On The Air to update us on the flurry of activities now under way to help our industry prepare for these major related code changes.…

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USGBC+ Fall 2023: India takes the lead in LEED Zero projects 9:48

6M ago9:48

9:48

In this USGBC+ article written and read by Farah Qadeer, hear how three companies in India exemplify the nation’s commitment to emissions reduction.By USGBC

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EPISODE XXIX: Climate Challenge Accepted, with ASHRAE’s Ginger Scoggins 16:11

7M ago16:11

16:11

HPAC 'On The Air' welcomes back Ginger Scoggins, since June the new 2023-24 President of ASHRAE. A mechanical engineer, Ms. Scoggins is a principal at Engineered Designs Inc., in Cary, NC, and past chair of ASHRAE's Building Headquarters Ad Hoc Committee. She also led ASHRAE's delegation to the United Nations' COP26 Climate Change Conference in Gla…

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How to retrofit existing buildings to net zero energy profitably using integrated design 29:49

7M ago29:49

29:49

Learn how Kevin Bates, founder of Sharp Development Company, uses holistic, integrated design to profitably retrofit existing buildings to net zero energy with a strong emphasis on health and wellness for occupants with Liz Beardsley, USGBC Senior Policy Counsel.By USGBC

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EPISODE XXVIII: CyberSecurity Wake-Up Call, with Nick Espinosa 27:51

8M ago27:51

27:51

Our returning guest this month is Nick Espinosa, a nationally renowned cybersecurity expert, author, podcaster, TEDx speaker and a member of the Forbes Technology Council. In 2015 outside Chicago, Nick started his own consulting firm, Security Fanatics, from which he has been monitoring the broader internet, as well as the Dark Web, and consulting …

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What to know about the Greenhouse Reduction Fund 21:34

9M ago21:34

21:34

USGBC’s Ben Evans and Deisy Verdinez speak with Ted Toon at the EPA about the agency’s new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The $27 billion program will provide low-cost financing for projects to reduce emissions and will have a particular focus on low-income communities. Learn how what this program is intended to accomplish and how projects can take…

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The Inflation Reduction Act: Green finance like never before and what it means for you 30:04

9M ago30:04

30:04

Learn how U.S. federal sustainability finance incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act support green and efficient buildings, cities, and jobs. Also hear about what funding is available now, and where to look for future opportunities.By USGBC

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EPISODE XXVII: Celebrating 10 Years of Clark’s Remarks 19:19

9M ago19:19

19:19

In this episode, HPAC 'On the Air' welcomes back environmental engineer Larry Clark, author of our popular Clark's Remarks sustainability column, which this summer is celebrating its 10th anniversary with HPAC Engineering. Based in South Florida, Larry is a small business owner, a longtime member of ASHRAE, and a member of our Editorial Advisory Bo…

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USGBC+ Summer 2023: ASU brings a sustainable landscape to the student experience 9:55

9M ago9:55

9:55

In this summer 2023 article by Kiley Jacques, hear how the SITES-certified Orange Mall adds a flexible, accessible and climate-responsive promenade to the ASU campus.By USGBC

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USGBC+ Summer 2023: Pittsburgh’s LEED Gold David L. Lawrence Convention Center gets a green glow-up 6:55

9M ago6:55

6:55

In this USGBC+ article by Lydia Lee, hear how, over 20 years, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center has used LEED Sustainable Sites strategies to support biodiversity and access to nature.By USGBC

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IEEE Ethernet pioneers reflect on half century of technology, A.I. frontiers 33:26

10M ago33:26

33:26

For the new episode of The Cabling Podcast, CI&M sits down with IEEE-SA's George Zimmermann and John D'Ambrosia. (Full bios here.) Here’s a timeline of topics George and John discuss on the podcast: 00:40 - George Zimmerman introduction. 2:09 - John D'Ambrosia introduction. 3:37 - Panel question one: Broadly speaking, over Ethernet technology's 50 …

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Competitive advantages in data center and ICT fiber management 16:01

10M ago16:01

16:01

For the latest episode of the Cabling Podcast, CI&M sat down for a discussion with Mungree Singh, MBA, RCDD, CBRS-CPI, Systems Engineering Manager - West for global network infrastructure provider CommScope. A technical expert in cabling and connectivity physical infrastructure for information communications and technology (ICT) and data center dep…

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EPISODE XXVI: Legionella Update, with Dr. Janet Stout 23:00

11M ago23:00

23:00

In this episode, HPAC 'On the Air' welcomes Dr. Janet Stout, founder of the Special Pathogens Laboratory and an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for her pioneering research in Legionella and now, after three decades, remains on …

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USGBC+ Spring 2020: Colgate-Palmolive facility in New Jersey achieves LEED Zero Waste 8:23

11M ago8:23

8:23

In honor of Net Zero Buildings Week 2023, we are sharing an audio version of our 2020 article on the first building to achieve LEED Zero in all four categories: carbon, energy, water and waste. https://www.usgbc.org/articles/colgate-palmolive-facility-new-jersey-achieves-leed-zero-wasteBy USGBC

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USGBC+ Winter 2020: First three LEED Zero Energy projects show the market what’s possible 17:58

11M ago17:58

17:58

In honor of Net Zero Buildings Week 2023, we are sharing an audio version of our 2020 article on the first three LEED Zero Energy projects worldwide. https://www.usgbc.org/articles/first-three-leed-zero-energy-projects-show-market-what-s-possibleBy USGBC

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USGBC+ Spring 2023: A 360-degree view of DEI in green building 17:37

11M ago17:37

17:37

In this Spring 2023 USGBC+ article by Calvin Hennick, hear how growing diversity, equity and inclusion in the green building community involves many aspects that deserve our attention.By USGBC

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IP security and access control focus with Alcatraz AI’s Tina D’Agostin 19:02

11M ago19:02

19:02

For this episode of The Cabling Podcast, senior editor Matt Vincent interviews Alcatraz AI CEO Tina D'Agostin to discuss the company's flagship "hardware as a service" platform incorporating its facial biometrics access control technology, the Rock. The platform aims to transform building security by leveraging robust artificial intelligence and an…

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USGBC LEED expert talks ESG essentials for smart buildings 20:02

11M ago20:02

20:02

For this episode, we bring you a topically relevant recent interview from The Cabling Podcast's sibling in Endeavor Business Media, the Smart Buildings Technology Podcast. For the interview, senior editor Matt Vincent sits down with Tommy Linstroth, founder and CEO of Green Badger, a provider of a SaaS with comprehensive data analytics capabilities…

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USGBC+ Winter 2023: Businesses win at decarbonization with TRUE certification 13:38

12M ago13:38

13:38

In this Winter 2023 USGBC+ article read by author Marialyce Pedersen, hear how combining TRUE with the EPA’s WARM model accelerates results.By USGBC

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Learn how to get the most out of your LEED-certified space 8:54

1y ago8:54

8:54

Learn about the benefits of being in a LEED-certified building. Access the PDF resource online https://www.usgbc.org/resources/get-most-out-your-leed-certified-space.By USGBC

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Peter Jones and Sam Johnson, Ethernet Alliance - Part 2 13:46

1y ago13:46

13:46

Earlier this month, Cabling Installation & Maintenance's Cabling Podcast sat down with Cisco's Peter Jones, Ethernet Alliance chair, and Intel's Sam Johnson, the consortium's High Speed Networking (HSN) subcommittee co-chair for a discussion of the latest industry trends and technology advancements emanating from the Ethernet Alliance (EA) -- of wh…

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Peter Jones and Sam Johnson, Ethernet Alliance - Part 1 22:25

1y ago22:25

22:25

Earlier this month, Cabling Installation & Maintenance's Cabling Podcast sat down with Cisco's Peter Jones, Ethernet Alliance chair, and Intel's Sam Johnson, the consortium's High Speed Networking (HSN) subcommittee co-chair for a discussion of the latest industry trends and technology advancements emanating from the Ethernet Alliance (EA) -- of wh…

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EPISODE XXV: Finding The Right Balance, with AMCA’s Mark Bublitz 23:07

1y ago23:07

23:07

In this episode, HPAC 'On the Air' welcomes Mark Bublitz, new board president of the Air Movement and Control Association, International (AMCA). He discusses the whirlwind of regulatory changes now on the horizon for both commercial and industrial fans and takes us behind the scenes of a truly global association in an era of renewed focus on air mo…

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Gigawatt data center fiber with Quantum Loophole’s Josh Snowhorn 16:51

1y ago16:51

16:51

Josh Snowhorn is founder and CEO at Quantum Loophole, an operator of data center campuses in the gigawatt scale. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Snowhorn's key founding and executive positions include time at Terremark, Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Cincinnati Bell, and CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE). Snowhorn founded the Global Peering Forum, the annua…

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EPISODE XXIV: Boilers Take Center Stage, with ABMA 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

HPAC 'On the Air' this month welcomes back Scott Lynch, President and CEO of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association, based in Vienna, VA. Scott has served in that role since June of 2014. He is joined by ABMA Director of Communications Shaunica Jayson. Much is going on with the organization this spring and summer, so we asked the two of them…

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Broadband industry talk with Dell’Oro Group VP Jeff Heynen 18:00

1y ago18:00

18:00

Last month, CI&M's co-publication in Endeavor Business Media, Broadband Technology Report, sat down for a Zoom interview with Dell'Oro Group vice president Jeff Heynen, renowned market analyst for the broadband access and home networking industries. This episode of The Cabling Podcast delivers the audio from that talk, as we seek to give our audien…

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Allbridge CIO Matt Koch on ICT Connectivity, Proptech Convergence, Pt.2 13:19

1y ago13:19

13:19

For the latest episode of The Cabling Podcast, Cabling Installation & Maintenance sat down for a 2-part talk with Matt Koch, chief information officer for Allbridge, a provider of an integrated property technology, i.e. proptech, platform for smart buildings that integrates functions for design and planning, engineering, installation, and managed s…

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Allbridge CIO Matt Koch on ICT Connectivity, Proptech Convergence, Pt. 1 9:21

1y ago9:21

9:21

For the latest episode of The Cabling Podcast, Cabling Installation & Maintenance sat down for a 2-part talk with Matt Koch, chief information officer for Allbridge, a provider of an integrated property technology, i.e. proptech, platform for smart buildings that integrates functions for design and planning, engineering, installation, and managed s…

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USGBC+ Winter 2023: A faith community uses Greenbuild Legacy funds to bolster resilience 8:32

1y ago8:32

8:32

In this Winter 2023 USGBC+ article by Alana Pedalino, hear how Faith Baptist Church feeds Oakland’s hungry and serves as the city’s first climate resilience hub.By USGBC

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Episode XXIII: Decarbonization in Action, with ASHRAE’s Kent Peterson 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

This month's guest is Kent Peterson, the new chair of ASHRAE's Task Force on Building Decarbonization, which is now in its second year. In the wake of ASHRAE's Winter Meeting in Atlanta and the recent COP27 Climate Conference in Egypt, we discussed how the task force is now gaining momentum and leveraging the efforts of more than 100 volunteers to …

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