156 - Building Standards vs Better Buildings?

About this episode

The episode discusses the effectiveness of building standards and certifications in producing better building outcomes.

Do certifications, standards, and professional credentials actually lead to better buildings—or just more paperwork? Steve, Jake, and Pete tackle one of the more uncomfortable questions in the building industry: why so many standards fail to consistently produce better outcomes in the real world. The conversation ranges from ASTM standards and manufacturer testing to architectural credentials and industry certifications, questioning where standards genuinely help—and where culture, habits, an...

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Jake, Pete

Topics covered

• building standards
• certifications
• better buildings
• industry outcomes
• professional credentials

Keywords

• building standards
• certifications
• ASTM
• professional credentials
• industry certifications
• better buildings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASTM

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