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All this change in weather around these parts has us excited for the cooler temperatures. Most of us can agree that fall...
09/06/2024

All this change in weather around these parts has us excited for the cooler temperatures. Most of us can agree that fall is a wonderful time of year. But is it best for energy inspection work?

The most preferred weather of our team is anything that is *not* “room temperature.”

Why? Energy inspections are best done when there’s a contrast between the indoor and outdoor elements.

❄🥵 Cold, snowy days or hot, summer days, mean it’s easy to feel air leaks

☔ Rainy days easily show actual leaks

🌬 Windy days mean lots of free-flowing air—the air leaks really show themselves

We never schedule around weather conditions. Unless it’s dangerous for our team to drive, we’ll be there. Never let a weather forecast stop you from reaching out for services—your home and office works year-round, and so do we.

Working with Clune Construction always brings smiles to our faces, especially when we get to be at Victory Plaza in Dall...
08/28/2024

Working with Clune Construction always brings smiles to our faces, especially when we get to be at Victory Plaza in Dallas to do lighting control commissioning.

The bigger the project, the bigger the smile. What’s making you smile today?

Three cheers for Blink’s Partner/CEO, Maverick Allen, for becoming a Certified Building Commissioning Professional —CBCP...
08/23/2024

Three cheers for Blink’s Partner/CEO, Maverick Allen, for becoming a Certified Building Commissioning Professional —CBCP®!

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As Blink continues to help Texans comply with energy code requirements across various municipalities, he saw the need to earn this credential. This is Maverick’s 5th certification that directly benefits Blink’s clients.

Next time you see him, give him a firm handshake, tip your hat, then join this guy for some coffee!

Just a little light reading that started over the weekend. 🤓📚Someone on our team is always working toward obtaining new ...
08/20/2024

Just a little light reading that started over the weekend. 🤓📚

Someone on our team is always working toward obtaining new certifications. Our goal is to be able to offer quality inspections for more services beyond energy to ensure that the buildings are built to a higher standard.

Reading is just the beginning.

Aside from energy inspections and reviewing plans, our calendar has some exciting things coming up.🏗🚧 Is anyone else goi...
08/06/2024

Aside from energy inspections and reviewing plans, our calendar has some exciting things coming up.

🏗🚧 Is anyone else going to the B.O.A.T Conference this week? Let us know so we can connect and talk shop! The conference is from August 6 - August 9, but we’ll be there only on the 7th and 8th.

👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ Are any of you members of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers? If so, we’ll see you next week!

🎉🥳 Of course, we are already looking forward to our next big team meeting. While we have monthly team meetings, we only gather in-person once per quarter, and we are excited for some Puttshack action in Addison.

What conferences are you attending this season?

Could your team benefit from a Lunch & Learn presentation from us?

Let’s connect and enhance the construction experience for everyone from architects, construction crews, inspectors, and occupants.

There’s no way around it, folks: you must comply with the energy code when constructing new homes, office buildings, or ...
07/23/2024

There’s no way around it, folks: you must comply with the energy code when constructing new homes, office buildings, or apartments.

And we think that’s seriously a good thing! Energy efficiency is helpful for the occupants of buildings; it makes for lower electric bills, and cleaner air inside. That’s something we want to spread through Texas like bluebonnets.

Let’s work together, building our local cities better for the current—and future—residents.

💡 Here’s an idea: scroll through our profile and learn why hiring us will be awesome for your construction project.You’l...
07/10/2024

💡 Here’s an idea: scroll through our profile and learn why hiring us will be awesome for your construction project.

You’ll find things like:

📱 Reels with applicable tips and tricks

😂 Funny memes

‍👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ Team introductions and events

🤓 Posts with industry information

We’re just a small business working all over, from DFW to Austin, to San Antonio, to Houston AND beyond. We bring clarity and efficiency to the energy code inspection and energy code compliance phase of construction. If you’re in the business, then you know that every new construction project must pass their energy inspection to obtain the ever-desired certificate of occupancy.

That’s our specialty, folks. 😎

Send this to the decision maker of your business so we can work together.

It’s a short week here at Blink as our team scatters to celebrate Independence Day. Whatever you’re doing today or this ...
07/04/2024

It’s a short week here at Blink as our team scatters to celebrate Independence Day. Whatever you’re doing today or this weekend to honor this holiday, we hope you stay safe out there.

We’ll be back in action next week, folks.

Anyone else totally relaxed indoors hiding from the heat? ☀️Between good insulation, our radiant barrier in the attic, a...
06/28/2024

Anyone else totally relaxed indoors hiding from the heat? ☀️

Between good insulation, our radiant barrier in the attic, and a well-sealed building envelope, our A/C doesn’t have to work so hard in this heat which means we get to relax, stay cool, and not pay a ton in energy bills.

Who’s with us? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

If you’re not feeling like this, give us a shout to schedule an energy diagnostic test. We can help you be the coolest house on the block.

…did you really swipe just now? 🫢Listen. Legally, a project is required to have an energy inspection performed—and must ...
06/17/2024

…did you really swipe just now? 🫢

Listen. Legally, a project is required to have an energy inspection performed—and must pass it, giving you the ever-desired Certificate of Occupancy.

Efficiency isn’t just about energy. Energy inspections are detailed and vary from city-to-city. This is why you need a local on your side. We know the ins and outs of the DFW area energy codes and can translate it all to your building and design team. Having an energy code inspector involved from the beginning of your project allows for the most efficient outcome.

Building energy efficiency into your home or office building is the way to go, folks. We love to about the ways that going is the best option overall.

Hiring us as your energy inspectors is optional; passing your energy inspection with an energy inspector is required.

Reach out whenever you’re ready to build together.

Shout out to @‌grandcanyonnps for inspiring this post. They are hilarious, and we recommend giving them a follow for beautiful images and education about the Grand Canyon.

Some solutions are simple. 🤓To weatherize your home or office, be sure to properly seal the building envelope. An envelo...
06/11/2024

Some solutions are simple. 🤓

To weatherize your home or office, be sure to properly seal the building envelope. An envelope that is properly sealed will be protected from most weather. 🌡⛈☀❄💨

These fixes cost various amounts, so if you would like assistance to pay for weatherization efforts, call 211, or go to 211Texas.org to see if you qualify for assistance. 💰

👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ There are more things you can do to accomplish weatherization though! For the full rundown, give us a call and we’ll talk through everything that fits your specific situation according to your specific municipality codes.

We all need reminders from time-to-time, so here is your reminder about Air Tightness Testing. 🤓Historically, this was o...
06/04/2024

We all need reminders from time-to-time, so here is your reminder about Air Tightness Testing. 🤓

Historically, this was only necessary for residential buildings under 3 stories. Times have changed! Per the 2021 IECC section C402.5.2, it is required for residential and commercial projects, including but not limited to: multifamily, hospitality (hotels), assisted living, and dormitory projects.

We are continually seeing projects that follow the IECC 2021 yet the design team is unaware of this requirement (or misinterpret it). This mistake is costly for clients in terms of money and time. 😳 This is why we like to work with clients from the beginning of a project in the design phase so that we can educate everyone involved ahead of time—thus, saving our clients money and time!

To quote the IECC 2021 directly: “Both the residential and commercial provisions require testing in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380, ASTM E779 or ASTM E1827, but the testing requirement is slightly less stringent than the residential code, requiring 0.30 cfm/ft2 compared to the 0.28 cfm/ft2. The lessened requirements are a more reasonable target for these units, which are typically smaller and have less total leakage than detached residences.”

📝 One last note: If a project has fewer than eight units, then *each* unit will be tested and must pass before obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy.

Send this post to anyone you know who is building ANYTHING—contact us to make sure your project is set-up for success!

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