Illinois Better Buildings: Better Business Conference

If you can only attend one conference this year—the Better Buildings: Better Business Conference is the one. Get the latest information on building technologies, strategies, techniques, financial incentives, code requirements and more. Check out the Illinois Better Buildings: Better Business Conference on December 10-11, 2013, near Chicago O’Hare Airport. Meet 8 out of 44 conference presenters who will discuss various topics… • Allison Bailes will explain how to become a building enclosure control freak; meticulously controlling the flows of moisture, air and heat. • Keith Williams will demonstrate how to get the greatest results from proper air sealing and insulating techniques. • John Straube will discuss the impacts that improved building enclosures have on equipment selection and right-sizing of HVAC systems for residential and light commercial buildings. • Corbett Lunsford and Joe Medosch will demonstrate best practices and innovations in multifamily blower door testing. They’ll reveal how to get around occupied multifamily building restrictions to get a better picture. • William Turner will reveal why the devil is in the details when it comes to new home construction. He’ll describe practical approaches that use commonly found materials to get the job done right. • Peter Yost will take a close look at spray foam environmental and application considerations and how they compare to alternatives. • Joe Nagan will pull out the props and compare a variety of ventilation system features and measure airflow with different duct configurations. This conference is geared toward residential, multifamily and small commercial building and remodeling professionals--See you there.