An important topic in the news cycle right now is not just when, but how, to reopen buildings of many types as we enter the (hopeful) recovery phase of the pandemic. To aid member companies and industry professionals in understanding…
Over the past several months, NCBPA member companies and the industry-at-large have faced challenging and unprecedented changes to everyday work as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Companies have laid off and furloughed workers, business models have been forced to…
NCBPA encourages our residential and commercial design, construction and sustainability professionals in the Triangle, NC area that are interested in reducing construction waste in our industry to participate in this important local initiative. Circular Triangle is a Durham, NC-based non-profit…
After nearly a year’s worth of meetings, surveys and analysis, last week Duke University’s Nicholas Institute released its final North Carolina Energy Efficiency Roadmap in partnership with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). The report will help North Carolina…
Last week, partner organization E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) and NCBPA submitted a comment letter to Dr. John Hardin, Executive Director of the Office of Science, Technology and Innovation in the North Carolina Department of Commerce, in support of improved support for…
By: Ryan Miller, Founder & Executive Director, NCBPA NCBPA sheds light on how changes to data collection and analysis methods in state and national reporting impact the perceptions and reporting of our industry’s revenue, company and worker data. If you’re…
Last week, NCBPA staff participated in Cape Fear Community College’s 2nd Annual Construction Career Awareness event to speak with high school and community college students about career opportunities in NC’s building performance industry. After the event, John Wojciechowski, Program Director…
What are the risks and rewards of guaranteed energy savings contracts for state and local government projects? Ask Graham Lewis of Schneider Electric. He knows. Graham Lewis is the Performance Contracting Sales Representative for Schneider Electric’s western North Carolina region.…
NCBPA is coordinating an industry sign-on campaign for North Carolina contractors in support of the Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019. This legislation would create a comprehensive, nationwide program to improve education and training for jobs…
Building Scientist. Energy Auditor. Social Media Manager. Home Performance Contractor. Sustainability Educator. Emerging Leader. These are just a few of the roles that Rachel Dodgen fills on a daily basis while working at Energy Reduction Specialists in Greensboro, North Carolina.…