While it’s no secret that building professionals such as plumbers, framers, and electricians are in short supply across the U.S., another type of construction-related labor shortage is just as pressing but often overlooked: the lack of young people who are interested in building science.
Our sister magazine, Builder, profiles five rising stars in the building-science field worth knowing:
THIEL BUTNER
Green building consultant aims to make certification simpler and stronger.
RYAN MERES
RESNET program director sets his sights on efficiency.
LENA BURKETT
Results-minded researcher pushes the envelope on energy efficiency.
NATHAN KAHRE
Self-confessed “energy nerd” looks at homes from the ground up.
CHRISTINE CRONIN
Building-failure expert looks to high-performance solutions.