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11:00am CST

Compressed earth blocks: a proven alternative construction material Expo

10:30am CST

Energy efficient lighting and the human response Wisteria Lead generation tactics: turning site visitors into customers Portia Mastering Passive House assemblies Aralia/Marula Not an HVAC pro? What residential building pros and homeowners need to know Cypress Stop building to code and save money Guava/Tamarind Understanding the value of your business Mangrove Water management: getting the details right Tamboti/Aloeswood Water, air and vapor management Expo

1:30pm CST

Air source heat pumps: opportunities and installed performance in cold climates Tamboti/Aloeswood Are asbestos and lead safety skills a good fit for your business? Mangrove Compressed earth block wall systems Expo Decoding the digital marketing landscape Portia High-performance enclosure strategies Aralia/Marula RESNET: the road ahead Wisteria Structural insulated panels 101 Guava/Tamarind Testing that matters: weather resistive barriers A/H

3:15pm CST

A five-pronged approach for lead generation Portia Aerosol: the cutting edge for envelope tightness Guava/Tamarind Air sealing and insulation best practices Expo Estimating and job costing for profit Mangrove Moisture and mold problems: case studies Aralia/Marula Real world net zero: examples, costs and inspiration from builders getting it done A/H The year of the battery Wisteria VRF solutions for residential building Tamboti/Aloeswood

8:30am CST

Air sealing and insulation best practices (REPEAT) Expo Building science: myths, magic and mysteries Aralia/Marula High performance homes: the path to net zero Tamboti/Aloeswood Operating a small business profitably Mangrove Optimizing residential condensing boiler efficiency Guava/Tamarind Smart thermostats Portia Using sacred geometry in energy efficient design Wisteria Waterproof windows A/H

10:15am CST

Adhered masonry veneer systems Tamboti/Aloeswood Air barrier testing on big buildings Mangrove Is the race to zero energy sustainable? Guava/Tamarind Mold and moisture problems in the indoor environment Aralia/Marula Roof, sidewall and trim water management A/H Sourcing your construction materials Portia Venting furnaces and water heaters to National Fuel Gas Code Wisteria Water, air, and vapor management (REPEAT) Expo

12:45pm CST

Building a bulletproof business Mangrove Exterior pre-fit door installation A/H How to win a design competition Portia Myth busters 2017 Aralia/Marula Passive House for cold climates Tamboti/Aloeswood Residential energy code adoption and compliance in the Midwest Guava/Tamarind Save energy and money with geothermal heating and cooling systems Wisteria

2:30pm CST

Decks and stringers A/H Infrared cameras for energy performance analysis Wisteria Radon mitigation systems Guava/Tamarind Residential solar power: a look at today and tomorrow Portia Selling the design process Tamboti/Aloeswood Ten tips for better communications Mangrove Ventilation for life Aralia/Marula