S8E3 Building Enclosures with Emily
From E3: Energy & Efficiency With Emily by Emily Mottram
March 27, 2026 · 55 min · Season 8 · Episode 3
About this episode
Emily Mottram discusses building enclosures and construction challenges with consultant Emily Fulton.
In this episode of E3: Energy & Efficiency with Emily, Emily Mottram sits down with building enclosure consultant Emily Fulton of SK Collaborative. They dive into the realities of construction; from managing moisture and humidity in challenging climates to the often overlooked importance of detailing, sequencing, and on-site training. The conversation explores how small decisions can lead to major building failures, why education and consistency matter across crews, and what the industry can learn from both successes and mistakes. It’s a candid, insightful look at building science, problem-solving in the field, and navigating the construction world as women in the industry.
People in this episode
Host: Emily Mottram
Guest: Emily Fulton
Topics covered
- building enclosures
- construction challenges
- moisture management
- building science
- women in construction
Keywords
- building enclosures
- moisture management
- construction
- building science
- women in industry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SK Collaborative
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