The Future of Energy
As winter drags on I'm reminded that the old paradigm of relying on warm weather to offer relief from high energy bills just doesn't work anymore. Energy costs, ...
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Get to Know Michael Holcomb
The Home Inspector General specializes in healthy home, energy and environmental audits for existing home owners. We also work with lenders to secure FHA financing for Energy Improvemetn Mortgages. HIG also provides builder/designer/building owner coaching for new construction, remodeling or general improvement projects. A list of ancillary services provided include"
Energy Modeling Calibrated Blower Door (building leakage) Testing Calibrated Duct Leakage Testing Radon Testing Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Sick Building Syndrome Investigations Construction Defects Evaluations Zonal Pressure Testing Insulation Audits Contractor work verification (make sure the work is completed properly before final payment)I am a contributing member of the following organizations:
The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (President) Green Built Michigan (Treasurer) West Michigan Chapter of US Green Building Council (board member) Great Grand Rapids Home & Building Association (member) Michigan Home Builder Association (member) National Association of Home Builders (member) Live Green, Live Smart (board memebr) Green Built Tokyo (advisor to the board)
Avoiding Radon Problems in a Slow Market
I have been retired for the Real Estate home inspection business since January 2007. After 20 years I decided to focus on consulting in the home performance and ...
Ask the General
Is it global warming or climate change? Does it matter who or what is responsible? Every 25 years we are overwhelmed with scientific certainty of some pending e ...
Certifications
I specialize in commissioning new construction in the following high performance programs:
Energy Star LEED for Homes Green Built Michigan Green Communities American Lung Association Health HouseIn addition to design and commissioning I also contract to speak at seminars and other events.
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HIG offers builder coaching, owner training and construction failure (comfort, performance, etc.) analysis on small commercial and residential buildings.