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EEBA Certified Trainer

Dave Richmond

David has over 30 years experience in commercial and residential construction covering the industry from sales to architectural design to construction management. Over the last 12 years he has been involved in building energy efficient, environmentally friendly communities in the Chicago area.

David had the pleasure of beginning this period in his career by working with Perry Bigelow of Bigelow Homes, Inc. where he quickly became a disciple of energy efficient residential construction. David also spent 9 years as Director of Construction at Prairie Crossing, the nation's first conservation community, where he was extensively involved in the Building America Initiative sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Prairie Crossing quickly became the first exclusive Building America community in the nation due to its success in energy efficient construction.

Realizing that the future for builders would require a strong knowledge of the "systems" approach to energy efficient construction, David began his own consulting firm over a year ago. He has worked with builders, subcontractors, code officials and homeowners in the proper implementation of the building techniques needed to construct durable, energy efficient homes with an eye towards cost and simplification.

David has also participated in presenting several programs at conferences presented by EEBA, Affordable Comfort, American Gas Association, Northern Kentucky Homebuilder's Association, and Midwest Energy Efficiency Association.