MY WORK AS A CONSULTANT TO FOH
Twelve years ago, I received a call from a building owner in the Dallas area. He was having some problems with mold in his building and called a friend for a referral. I was the person who was referred. It turned out that the building having the problem was occupied by the Social Security
WHY I LOVE WORKING WITH PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGERS
When I started working with indoor air quality — IAQ — in 1988, the field was surprisingly broad. IAQ was a relatively new topic, and I was willing to take any job that came up. However, by 1990, it became obvious I had a choice to make.
THE COMFORT OF PROTECTION, CAMARADERIE, AND SAFETY
Around seven or eight years ago, I found myself going through some pretty scary areas of Texas for work. I would be driving long distances across areas in South and West Texas, where you could go for an hour or more without having any cell service. Having car problems
HOW I PROVIDE MY CLIENTS WITH EVERY RESOURCE THEY NEED
Some people are born negotiators. I am not. But I recognize the value of being able to negotiate. That’s why I made a point to include negotiation as part of my continuing education courses. It has allowed me to solve countless problems for my clients.
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
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
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
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.