The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau is a nonprofit technical trade association serving a wide-ranging membership of contractors, labor organizations, manufacturers and other professionals within the AEC industry. NWCB provides technical assistance on; Stucco, EIFS, gypsum wallboard installation and finishing, historic interior plaster, acoustical suspended ceiling systems, light-gauge steel framing, building enclosure control layers including; air and water barriers, thermal insulation and vapor retarders along with fire rated assemblies and firestopping systems.NWCB is known in the U.S. and Canada for its Stucco Resource Guide. Originally published in 1997 as the first comprehensive manual for designing and building with stucco, the Stucco Resource Guide covers all scopes of stucco work. The fourth edition of the Stucco Resource Guide, published in 2016, contains information on the properties of stucco, a comprehensive guide specification along with a quality-assurance program. The fourth edition also includes information on continuous insulation systems (CIS), water-resistive barrier systems (WRBS), EIFS, one-coat stucco and over 200 details illustrating the proper design and installation of Portland cement plaster cladding systems. http://www.nwcb.org/Responsibilities include;Member and AEC community technical support.Informational and training presentations to architects, general contractors, wall and ceiling contractors, owners, and building officials.Promote industry best practices for the installation of quality products, systems and materials.Assist architects and local code officials with specifications, code questions and construction details.Field site inspections as requested for members.

Building air tightness testing (ASTM E779, ASTM 1827, EN13829). Window air leakage testing (ASTM E 783). Window water penetration testing (ASTM E 1105). Air/vapor/water resistant barrier installation inspections.Building enclosure failure inspections.

Building Performance Consulting & Training Residential and light commercial non-structural building performance investigations.Forensic moisture intrusion investigations. Building air leakage tests.Pressure diagnostics to estimate envelope and duct leakage.Infrared envelope scans.Ventilation requirements and exhaust flow measurements. Depressurization testing, combustion zone worst-case pressure.Carbon monoxide investigations. Project managementRenovation and remediation guidance. Work scope.Plan review.Training's provided Minnesota and Wisconsin Builders Continuing Education, Energy and Building Codes, Building Science, AIA Continuing Education,

Recruited to provided leadership and technical support to the sales and installation team.Sold insulation, air/vapor/moisture barrier installation services.

The Energy Conservatory (TEC) is a leading manufacturer of building enclosure and duct tightness testing equipment. The Minneapolis Blower Door System is known worldwide for its precision and reliability. Pete's responsibilities at TEC included;Technical support on all TEC products and software.-The Minneapolis Blower Door System-The DG700 Digital Micro-Manometer-The Minneapolis Duct Blaster System-The TrueFlow Air Flow Metering Device-Flir Infrared Scanner technical support Represented the TEC at industry trade shows and conferences.Technical presentations at conferences.Field application questions, troubleshooting product operation.PRESENTATIONSBuilders Association of the Twin Cities- 2/15-Enclosure & Duct Leakage Testing for the 2015 Energy CodeACI National Conference 5/15/15-Multifamily Buildings: Air Leakage TestingAir Barrier Association of America National Conference 4/15-Blower Door Technician TrainingACI Northwest 2/15 -Multifamily Buildings: Air Leakage TestingMidwest Energy Star Conference 2\15-Duct Leakage TestingService Partners Regional Conference 3/14-Air Leakage Compliance Testing for the IECCFlorida Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association Conference- 3/13-Blower Doors & Duct Blasters- Tools to Measure PerformanceFlir InfraMation National Conference -11/12-The Use of Blower Doors to Measure Building Enclosure Air TightnessBlown in Blanket Contractors Association National Conference-2/12-High Performance Diagnostics - Blower Door & IRSpray Polyurethane Foam Alliance National Conference- 2/12-High Performance Diagnostics - Blower Door & IRState of Arkansas Weatherization Conference- 7/11-Building Air Tightness Testing SoftwareSpray Polyurethane Foam Alliance National Conference- 2/10-High Performance Diagnostics - Blower Door & IR

Building Performance Consultant, Trainer and Manufacturers’ Representative Building Performance Consulting-Forensic moisture investigations.- Building air tightness testing (ASTM E 779, ASTM E 1827, EN13829, RESNET)- Infrared envelope scans.-Ventilation system design to meet ASHRE 62.2 requirements.-Depressurization testing, combustion zone, worst-case pressure testing. -Carbon monoxide investigationsManufactures’ Representation Quantum Business Group representing Icynene Insulation-Upper Mid-West Region. - Installing contractor training and technical support.Aspen Aerogel InsulationSATA Respiratory Protection SystemsRepresented Quantum Business Group on the State of MN Energy Code Advisory Committee 2002-2004Completed over 120 American Institute of Architects Continuing Education PresentationsPresentationsEnergy Center of Wisconsin, Better Buildings- Better Business Conference - 3/09-Aerogels in ConstructionBuilders Association of the Twin Cities- 2/09-Builders Guide to Spray Foam InsulationEnergy Center of Wisconsin, Better Buildings- Better Business Conference- 3/08-Builders Guide to Spray Foam InsulationMilwaukee Metropolitan Builders Association, Building Science and Design Conference- 2/08-Builders Guide to Spray Foam InsulationMinnesota Power, Energy Design Conference- 2/07-Spray Foam Insulation- Builders and Code Officials ExpectationsEnergy Center of Wisconsin, Better Buildings- Better Business Conference- 2/07-Unvented Attics and CrawlspacesMinnesota Power, Energy Design Conference- 2/05-Air Movement in BuildingsEnergy Center of Wisconsin, Better Buildings –Better Business Conference- 2/05-Spray Foam InsulationBemidji Home Builder Association- 11/05-A Systems Approach to Thermal PerformanceRiver Bend Building Inspectors Association- 5/05-Spray Foam Insulation

Provided technical direction and leadership to Energy, Indoor Air Quality, Lead Training and DOE Low Income WX program staff. Indoor Air Quality TechnicianPerformed IAQ tests on over 1000 homes as prescribed under contract to the Metropolitan Airport Commission’s Sound Insulation Program. Testing provisions included: combustion zone worst- case pressure, combustion appliance worst case vent performance test, air handler effect on combustion zone, carbon monoxide testing of combustion appliances under natural draft and downdraft conditions. Multi-point air leakage (blower door) test, pressure diagnostics to estimate envelope and duct leakage, infrared envelope scan, exhaust fan flow measurements, ventilation system design.Project Manager, Healthy Communities Initiative, green building purchase rehab project.Department of Energy Weatherization Crew Supervisor, Auditor, Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor Niton XRF CertifiedTraining Director. Taught the following classes:Lead Abatement Supervisor, Lead Abatement Worker, Lead Safe Work Practices for Remodelers and Renovators, Lead Safe Weatherization, OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, Minnesota Energy Code.

Demand Side Program ManagementProject Insulate and Neighborhood Energy Services programSupervised Project Insulate Consultants and Insulation Contractors participating in the program.Responsible for Insulation Contractor compliance with program standards; staff training; community workshop coordination and presentations; program budget and billings.Energy Auditor- performed residential energy consultations, wrote work scopes, performed blower door tests, infrared inspections, heating system efficiency, carbon monoxide testing, insulation inspection, insulation cost and payback calculations; sold insulation services as a broker for participating insulation contractors. Implemented a McKnight Foundation grant to research Home Energy Rating Systems and Energy Efficiency Financing.PresentationsMinnesota Department of Public Service, Energy Conference- 9/97-Home Energy Rating Systems and Energy Efficiency FinancingMinnesota Power, Energy Design Conference- 3/97-Home Energy Rating Systems and Energy Efficiency FinancingLow Income Energy Consortium, National Conference- 1/97-Home Energy Rating Systems and Energy Efficiency FinancingMinnesota Environmental Initiative- 10/96-Neighborhood Energy ServicesEnergy Efficient Building Association ( EEBA) National Conference- 9/96-Home Energy Rating Systems and Energy Efficiency FinancingSustainable Resources Center Energy Forum- 9/96-Home Energy Ratings

Following the "House Doctor" protocol developed at Princeton University; Performed blower door diagnostics, located and sealed attic bypasses to reduce the rate of air infiltration/ exfiltration.Performed combustion safety tests.Radon diagnostics and mitigation; installed sub-slab depressurization systems.Insulated homes using "dense pack" method of blown cellulose.Completed Residential Conservation Service (RCS) Energy Audits.