Reframe Podcast
Reframe is the podcast about building sustainability. Commercial and public buildings are among the biggest producers of carbon emissions. It’s a problem of massive scale. But, for building owners, engineers and contractors, solving it may be more of an opportunity than a challenge. That’s what the “Reframe” podcast is all about. Join host Jeff Nichols on an exploration of the forces driving sustainability in our built environment and meet the people who are leading the charge.
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Recent Episodes
A New Hurdle
with Josh Howes, CEO and Co-Founder Blue Energy Group
In episode 5 of Reframe, show host Jeff Nichols explores the intersection between the designers of energy-efficient buildings and the accounting teams who process the energy tax deductions and credits. Who sits in the middle to provide a bridge between these functions and why is their role so critical? You’ll meet Josh Howes who takes us deep into the world of energy project planning, building assessment, and certification. A civil engineer by trade, Josh is the CEO and co-founder of the Blue Energy Group who found his way into the world of energy incentives back in 2010 when these programs were barely a blip on the radar of most building owners and professionals.
Don’t Get Caught Flat-footed
with Perry England, Vice President, Building Performance, MacDonald-Miller
Who’s accountable when buildings fail to meet energy efficiency standards? In this episode, show host Jeff Nichols speaks with Perry England, VP of Building Performance at MacDonald-Miller, one of the largest mechanical contracting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Perry brings decades of experience and a passion for helping his clients evaluate and ensure their buildings operate more efficiently and comply with ever-evolving standards. Perry reveals his biggest fear for building owners and his pro tips for staying ahead of the policies, standards, and fines that can be assessed for buildings that fail to measure up!
The Old Playbook Is Dead
with Brad Werner, Partner, Construction & Real Estate Practice Lead, Wipfl LLP
Building ownership has a new playbook. In this episode of Reframe, show host Jeff Nichols discusses the shifting landscape and new growth strategies for commercial building owners with Brad Werner, a partner at Wipfli LLP who leads their construction and real estate practice. Hear how Brad advises his clients on strategies to adapt and grow in a fast-changing market. Should they care about sustainability? How are energy incentives related to their growth? And where does technology deliver value? Don’t miss Brad’s perspective on the 3 things building owners must focus on today to prepare for the future.
Build Green To Get Green
with Steven Barnes, Partner, Construction & Real Estate, Energy Advisor, Wipfli LLP
In this episode, show host Jeff Nichols speaks with Steven Barnes, partner at Wipfli LLP a top accounting and advisory firm for construction and real estate clients. Steve reveals the real value of energy incentives and credits, why they’re materially significant, and how they apply uniquely to commercial and not-for-profit buildings. Steve also explains how these benefits can be allocated and used creatively to offset project costs and fund future initiatives. Find out what Steve means when he says building owners must build green to get green.
Too Good To Be True?
with Abby Massey, VP of Energy Incentives, TaxTaker
In this inaugural episode, show host Jeff Nichols sets the stage with Abby Massey who leads the energy tax incentives team at TaxTaker. As an engineer, Abby knows the systems and design methods to make buildings operate more efficiently. She is also an expert at changing perceptions so that building owners and contractors can think differently about what's possible. In this discussion, Abby shares her approach to reframing energy efficiency perceptions and provides a roadmap for how to capitalize on lucrative tax incentives and benefits.