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RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Phil Crone, Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association SUBJECT: Student training in the Dallas Area The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Phil Crone, Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association as he describes student training in the Dallas Area.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Steve Cousins, Director of Career Technical Education, Home Builders Institute (HBI) SUBJECT: Training by HBI The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Steve Cousins, Director of Career Technical Education, Home Builders Institute (HBI) as he describes the training process at HBI.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Taylor Thompson, Current Student, Home Builders Institute(HBI) SUBJECT: Path to Home Builders Institute & Experience to Date The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Taylor Thompson, Current Student, Home Builders Institute discussing his path to HBI and experience to date.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: David Howard, Chief Business Development, HBI (Home Builders Institute) SUBJECT: Understanding of HBI The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with David Howard, Chief Business Development, Home Builders Institute (HBI as he provides an understanding of HBI.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Charles (Chuck) Vaughn, Former Student, HBI (Home Builders Institute) SUBJECT: Experience with HBI & what followed. The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Chuck Vaughn, former student, Home Builders Institute (HBI) as he discusses his experience with HBI and what followed.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: John Courson, President & CEO, HBI (Home Builders Institute) SUBJECT: Overview of the Home Builders Institute The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2018 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to staff, students and alumni share their experiences working for a leader in residential construction trades training. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with John Courson, President & CEO, Home Builders Institute (HBI) as he provides an overview of the HBI.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST(s): Kevin Holdridge President, AIDB & Steve Mickley Executive Director, AIBD (American Institute of Building Design) SUBJECT: Advantages of using a Certified Professional Building Designer The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to industry experts, fellow builders, and association members share their perspective on current trends and the struggles they face in the industry. They also share resources for framers and builders to help them save money and time. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Kevin Holdridge President of the AIDB & Steve Mickley Executive Director of the AIBD (American Institute of Building Design)discussing the advantages of using a certified professional building designer.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Jackie Rowland, PE Senior Engineering Manager, APEX Technology SUBJECT: Women in Engineering (Specifically Residential Structural Engineering) The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to industry experts, fellow builders, and association members share their perspective on current trends and the struggles they face in the industry. They also share resources for framers and builders to help them save money and time. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Jackie Rowland, PE Senior Engineering Manager, APEX Technology discussing women in engineering, specifically residential structural engineering.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST(s): Tom Kositzky, Executive Director Coalition for Fair Energy Codes (CFEC) & Mathew Brown, Engineered Wood Specialist, APA SUBJECT: Coalition For Fair Energy Codes CFEC The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to industry experts, fellow builders, and association members share their perspective on current trends and the struggles they face in the industry. They also share resources for framers and builders to help them save money and time. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Tom Kositzky, Executive Director, Coalition for Fair Energy Codes (CFEC) & Matthew Brown, Engineered Wood Specialist, APA – discussing the latest energy codes for builders.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Brett Miller, Vice President, Education & Certification NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) SUBJECT: Why Acclimate hard Wood Flooring The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to industry experts, fellow builders, and association members share their perspective on current trends and the struggles they face in the industry. They also share resources for framers and builders to help them save money and time. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Brett Miller, Vice President, Education & Certification of the NWFA discussing the importance of acclimating hard wood flooring before installation.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Michelle Foster, Vice President, Innovation Services Home Innovation Research Labs SUBJECT: What Home Buyers Look for from a Green Perspective The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to industry experts, fellow builders, and association members share their perspective on current trends and the struggles they face in the industry. They also share resources for framers and builders to help them save money and time. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Michelle Foster, Vice President, Innovation Services Home Innovation Research Labs discussing What Home Buyers Look For From a Green Perspective.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Phil Crone, Executive Officer Dallas Home Builders Association SUBJECT: Labor shortages & how builders are coping in the Dallas Market The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to industry experts, fellow builders, and association members share their perspective on current trends and the struggles they face in the industry. They also share resources for framers and builders to help them save money and time. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Phil Crone, Executive Officer Dallas Home Builders Association discussing labor shortages & how builders are coping in the Dallas Market.

RECORDED LIVE AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW (IBS) GUEST: Marion McGrath, VP of Jonathan McGrath Construction SUBJECT: Challenges Facing Builders & Remodelers in the Florida market The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to industry experts, fellow builders, and association members share their perspective on current trends and the struggles they face in the industry. They also share resources for framers and builders to help them save money and time. We hope you find these short conversations beneficial and that you like, share, and subscribe on iTunes, or Google Play. The following is a recorded conversation with Marion McGrath, VP of Jonathan McGrath Construction discussing the challenges facing builders & remodelers in the Florida market.

QuakeZone provides a continuous load path which, when used with a professional designer’s fastener schedule, meets building code and helps withstand the kinds of shear forces your home is subjected to during an earthquake. Taller wall panels have benefits that go beyond stronger buildings; they also reduce air leakage by up to 60%. They save you time and money by reducing metal hardware and blocking material thanks to less handling, cutting and faster installation. The following is a recorded conversation with Greg Bates Field Marketing Manager from Norbord discussing why taller wall sheathing helps builders frame a structural home to meet building codes and other benefits for both homebuyer and builder. Additional Resources: http://www.norbord.com

High wind events place an enormous amount of shear and uplift forces on a building. Now you can easily meet hurricane wind codes, while eliminating or reducingthe hardware expense of hurricane straps and the hassle of cutting blocking for horizontal joints with Windstorm taller wall panels. Not only will Windstorm help you to meet code, the taller OSB wall panels increase the efficacy of the building envelope by creating fewer seams which reduces air leakage by up to 60%. We’ll show you how Windstorm can create safer homes and reduce your construction costs, jobsite waste and installation time. The following is a recorded conversation with David Lewis, Field marketing Manager from Norbord discussing why taller wall panels can help you to meet stringent wind codes, and save you time and money while improving your building envelope. Additional Resources: http://www.norbord.com/na/cms/wp.../Building-for-High-Wind-Resistance-M3101.pdf http://www.norbord.com/na/wall-sheathing/windstorm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YGefDkyFxA

Radiant barriers have become somewhat shrouded in urban myth. They were not, for example, invented by NASA, but rather by the far less exciting German businessmen Schmidt and Dykerhoff in 1925. NASA has employed radiant barriers since the Apollo program for use on equipment, astronaut suits and spacecraft. While radiant barriers do contribute significantly to the reduction of cooling (and in some cases heating) costs, they are not the panacea to energy efficiency some make them out to be; they need to be utilized as part of a cohesive building envelope. The following is a recorded conversation with Doug McNeill, Marketing Manager from Norbord discussing how radiant barriers can be used to reduce summer heat gain and improve the efficacy of your building envelope. Additional Resources: http://www.norbord.com/na/blog/spray-foam-vs-radiant-barrier-sheathing-pros-and-cons

Building codes are demanding increasingly efficient building envelopes. One way to achieve that without sending your costs through the roof is by using raised-heel trusses. Raised-heel trusses are fitted with a heel where the bottom chord intersects with the perimeter wall plate which raises the top chord. Raised heel trusses are engineered utilizing quality materials and advanced design techniques. Not only do these techniques exceed building code requirements, they also ensure uniformity and accuracy in your roof framing. We take an in-depth look at the raised heel truss and how they can be used to save you time and money and improve the efficacy of your building envelope. The following is a recorded conversation with Doug McNeill, Marketing Manager from Norbord discussing why raised heel trusses are a good choice for more effective building envelopes, especially when used in conjunction with taller wall panels. Additional Resources http://www.norbord.com/na/blog/raising-the-roof-raised-heel-trusses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbF3AFKNTjI

As the cost of home construction and building materials increase in cost, and building codes demand more effective building envelopes, construction professionals are looking to taller wall sheathing to fill in the gaps. OSB wall sheathing already make for a sustainable and cost-effective option but with taller OSB wall panels, the efficacy of the building envelope is increased by creating fewer seams while labor costs, waste and installation time are equally reduced. Not only are taller wall panels more energy efficient and easier to install, but the increased incidences of strong weather systems have encouraged engineers and designers to improve wall strength. Stronger walls will keep home occupants safer during inclement weather and will increase the lifespan of the home. One of the problems is that the roof, wall and flooring systems are installed as separate entities. Connecting the OSB wall sheathing and the flooring system can create a continuous load path which can improve wall strength by up to 38%. The following is a recorded conversation with Doug McNeill, Marketing Manager from Norbord discussing their taller wall sheathing solutions for high wind, seismic, and taller ceiling heights. Additional Resources: http://www.norbord.com/na/blog/taller-wall-panels-reduce-air-leakage http://www.norbord.com/na/blog/using-taller-wall-panels-saves-time-and-money http://www.norbord.com/na/blog/taller-wall-sheathing-makes-walls-stronger