THE VALUE OF CARING ABOUT YOUR WORK
Last month, I attended Building Science Summer Camp — the annual meeting I attend to discuss building science with other professionals in the field. It’s something I greatly enjoy. This year’s summer camp shed a whole new light on the value of caring. One of the presentations
THE DANGERS OF LEAD PIPES AND DRINKING WATER
For many years, lead was used in many readily available materials including paint, gasoline, household plumbing, and municipal water lines — all despite evidence of its dangers being known in the United States as early as 1845. One of the most dangerous realities of lead poisoning is
AND ON TOP OF THE GAME
Continuing education is very important in my industry. And, successful Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) investigations rely heavily on the latest research and techniques. There is so much new research, and so many new tools and methods, that failing to attend some sort of class, workshop, or conference means
HARD FACTS ABOUT E-CIGARETTES
In the United States, smoking is the biggest cause of preventable death. Every year, more than 480,000 people die from a smoking-related illness. Within the last decade, a new product has emerged, offering an alternative
A RARE OCCASION TO SPEND TIME WITH ALL MY DAUGHTERS
I have been looking forward to this July for some time now. This month I have all of my family coming to visit. My wife and I have three daughters, and our family is scattered all over the world. Our oldest daughter, Shelley, is
THE DANGERS OF LEGIONELLA BACTERIA
Legionnaires’ disease is one of the most common building-related illnesses. Caused by Legionella bacteria, this is a respiratory illness, infecting the lungs and causing pneumonia. A less serious case of Legionella infection is called Pontiac fever, which has similar symptoms to affluenza and lasts only about a week. Legionnaires’ disease
HOW I USE MY SKILLS TO EDUCATE AND IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES
“My goal isn’t just to find out what’s making people sick; it’s also to make good on an opportunity to educate.” As a kid, my parents and I were forced to relocate pretty frequently. My father was in the Marine Corps and the Air Force, while my mother was with the U.S. State Department.