Pushing the Envelope
Pushing the Envelope is about making buildings better. We'll talk about architecture, engineering and construction as well as building science and how all of this goes into making more durable, comfortable and efficient buildings.
The podcast is hosted by Matt Copeland, PE, RRC and sponsored by Copeland Building Envelope Consulting, Inc.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#15: Navigating the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code
Episode Summary
Architects Michael Proscia and Jake Springer of Jones Architecture join Matt Copeland and Gert Guldentops of CopelandBEC to discuss practical impacts of the Massachusetts Stretch Energ…
#14: From Hospitality to Roofing—Greta Bajrami
Summary
In this conversation, Greta Bajrami, CEO and founder of Golden Group Roofing and Rootless shares her unique journey from hospitality to the roofing industry. She discusses the challenges and t…
#13: Why Buildings Still Fail (And What To Do About It) — Dr. John Straube
Despite decades of knowledge, buildings continue to fail for many of the same predictable reasons. Why? In this episode, Matt Copeland sits down with world-renowned building science expert Dr. John S…
Bonus: The Four Barriers in a Contemporary Context
When it comes to moisture control, what you don’t know can definitely hurt you—and your building. In a time of evolving building codes and increasingly complex facade systems, moisture management dem…
#12: Melissa Wenzel—Adaptive Reuse, Sustainability, Deconstruction
Melissa Wenzel is the Built Environment Sustainability Administrator and has worked for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for over 2 decades. Her current focus is on creating system-wide change …
Bonus: The Anatomy of a Roofing Failure
In this bonus episode, CopelandBEC Principal and Atlanta Unit Manager Arjun Bir gives a crash course on low-slope commercial roofing including actionable tips for owners to reduce costs and prolong t…
#11: Patrick Huelman—Building Science Education, AI, and Walleye Fishing
On this episode, we’re joined by Patrick (Pat) Huelman for a thoughtful conversation on the evolving world of building science. We touch on everything from walleye fishing to the influence of AI in e…
#10: Heidi Ellsworth — Women in Roofing, A Family Industry, Innovation
In this episode, hosts Matt Copeland and Chelsey Line are joined by roofing industry pioneer Heidi Ellsworth. With over 25 years of experience, Heidi shares her inspiring journey in roofing, her pass…
#9: Samir Ibrahim — 40 Years of Roofing, Real Sustainability, Air and Vapor Barriers, IIBEC
Join us as industry icon Samir Ibrahim shares standout moments from his 40-year journey at Carlisle Construction Materials. With his profound expertise, Samir offers fresh insights into roofing and w…
#8: Non-Destructive Testing, Infrared, and AI
In this episode, we explore the innovative world of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Infrared technology, and Artificial Intelligence. Our guests, Peter Brooks and Mike Cioffi from IR Analyzers, discus…
#7: Lead to Inspire
In this episode Matt, Chelsey, and Andrew dive into the world of leadership. In this episode, our hosts share how they each define and face the challenges of guiding others, offering different perspe…
#6: Paving the Way for Women in Engineering
Join us in this episode as we explore how women are transforming the building envelope industry. We share our unique stories and diverse backgrounds, highlighting the innovative ways we’re shaping th…
#5: Air Barriers vs. Vapor Barriers - Fight!
In this episode I walk through the building science fundamentals of controlling bulk air flow and water vapor diffusion using air barriers and vapor barriers. Check out copelandbec.com/podcast for th…
#4: Drone Photography with Mindi Sokoloski of Multispectral Aerial Service
In this episode we dive into various aspects of unmanned aerial photography (aka "drone" photography) including the use of drones for infrared (IR) inspections and photogrammetry. Full show notes at:…
#3: Roof Wind Design with Jennifer Keegan, Jim Kirby and Ben Meyer of GAF
#2: Adrian Lowenstein of Skyline Windows on High Performance Construction, BERDO, Local Law 97, and Energy Codes
This is a great conversation with Adrian Lowenstein, PE, MBA, National Business Development Manager for Skyline Windows. Adrian has insights on how we can move towards higher performance and higher e…
#1: Ken Kiefer, High Performance Construction Academy Director, SIGA North America
My guest in this inaugural episode is Ken Kiefer. Ken is the Director of SIGA North America's High-Performance Construction Academy and expert on high performance construction, especially related to …
Trailer
Here's a quick intro to what I hope will be an interesting podcast for architects, engineers, contractors, building product manufacturers and anyone else interested in making better buildings.