Unzipped: What’s In CopelandBEC’s Field Kit?

“Be Prepared” isn’t just for Scouts – it’s the golden rule for any building envelope consultant hitting the field. Today, we’re opening up our field kit to share the tools that keep us ready. Contents of this guide have been field-tested in the harshest conditions, from scorching rooftops to freezing parking structures.

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Welcoming Blair Stratman to CopelandBEC

CopelandBEC is thrilled to welcome Blair Stratman to the team as our newest Senior Consultant!

Blair is an experienced engineer, bringing a proactive approach to the building envelope industry. She holds degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. Her approach is client focused and leverages her industry experience in new construction design processes and specialty in air-leakage performance testing.

We are excited to see the impact that Blair will have on our projects and clients alike!

Welcoming Autumn Dean to CopelandBEC

CopelandBEC is thrilled to welcome Autumn Dean to the team as our newest Consultant!

Autumn is an emerging building envelope professional with a special interest in historic buildings, hygrothermal modeling, and diagnostic investigations. She holds a degree in building science with a minor in environmental science from the University of Minnesota. Autumn is passionate about making buildings better for both people and planet and believes that every project is a puzzle worth solving.

She’s excited to bring her expertise and passion for making buildings better to the CopelandBEC team!

Breaking Down Building Envelope Myths

The building envelope is the unsung hero of construction—and we’re not just saying that because we’re biased and love our field. It provides protection against the elements, plays a critical role in energy efficiency, and maintains the overall integrity of the building. It’s also usually one of the most prominent features of a building’s architecture.

There are several misconceptions related to the building envelope, however, which can lead to unnecessary headaches and costs. In this post, we’re aiming to debunk some of the more common myths we hear about building envelopes.

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Celebrating Women in Engineering: A Special Podcast Episode

Pushing the Envelope

In honor of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23rd, we’re thrilled to release a special episode — Paving the Way for Women in Engineering. This episode shines a spotlight on the inspiring women at CopelandBEC who are leading and innovating in the field of Building Envelope Consulting.

Join us as we share the stories of these professionals who are making their mark in a historically male-dominated industry. Their experiences offer fresh perspectives and valuable insights that highlight the vital roles they play both in the office and out in the field.

Check out the spotlight on the influential women at CopelandBEC featured in our podcast and read more about them here.

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