Wednesday Schedule

The first day of the conference, Wednesday, March 2, will focus on topics related to high-performance & offsite construction and codes & construction. Continuing education available.

Keynote Speaker

Joe Medosch {med-osh} - Client Success Manager for measureQuick, Owner of Energy & Environmental Consulting. He is an Industry Master Trainer and national presenter, and his diverse background in multiple trades provides a unique understanding of “The House as System.” Joe has been evaluating homes for 20+ years and has been a Comfort Consultant/Trainer for over 15+ years providing solutions on healthier and energy efficient home performance. His expertise includes building science and diagnostics, IAQ/IEQ assessments as well as ICC, BPI, RESNET, SMACNA, and ASTM. He currently serves as a board member on the Healthy Air Research and Certification Authority (HARCA). He has served on numerous committees developing industry standards including: RESNET Standard 380, Equipment Sub-Committee, and BPI multifamily standards development.

Agenda

Day 1 conference sessions on Wednesday will feature two concurrent tracks: Codes & Construction and High-Performance & Offsite Construction. 

• 7:15am ET
  • Breakfast
• 7:30am ET
  • Registration Opens
• 8:30-10:15am ET
  • Welcome & Opening Remarks by Brian Wolfgang, PHRC
  • Keynote - Who Holds the Keys to a Healthier Home? What Doors Are Open or Locked? Who Are the Key Makers? by Joe Medosch, measureQuick
• 10:15-10:45am ET
  • Break with Exhibitors & snacks
• 10:45am-12:15pm ET
  1. Panelized Building Envelopes: Velocity, Efficiency, and Sustainability by Adam Eckley, NEXII
  2. The Countdown to 3 ACH50: Reviewing a Scope of Work to Achieve 3 ACH50 by the Time of Final Inspection by Michael Arblaster, Harmony Home Energy
• 12:15-1:15pm ET
  • Lunch 
• 1:15-2:45pm ET
  1. Air Sealing, the New PA Code, & Achieving Net Zero by Paul Springer, AeroBarrier
  2. Back to the Drawing Board: Diving into Stucco & Stone Details by Brian Wolfgang, PHRC; Steve Long, E.R. Long Associates, Inc.; & Bill Dare, Spotlight Home Inspection, LLC
• 2:45-3:00pm ET
  • Break with Exhibitors & snacks
• 3:00-4:30pm ET
  1. Carbon Smart and Healthy Homes: Design, Construction, & Building Code by Ana Konopitskaya, COEXIST
  2. Modular Construction of a Net Zero Home in Pittsburgh by Bill Spohn, TruTech Tools
• 6:00-8:00pm ET
  • Celebrate! Connect at the end of Day 1 to network with attendees of the PHRC Housing Conference, speakers, and the PHRC team.