"Good course, good presentation, knowledgeable facilitator, not "over the top" on IAQ issues, i.e. very practical." Doug Lambe, Lambe Home Inspections What participants have said about IAQ and Housing Durability Essentials (formerly called "Resolving IAQ and Housing Durability Concerns") "The parts of the IAQ and Housing Durability Essentials course that are of most value to me are..." Winnipeg, MB October 2007 �The detailed explanation of ways an individual can take action in improving the IAQ in their own homes.� Tammy Hildebrand, The Lung Association, Manitoba �Ways to keep good IAQ in house.� Dave Ostryzniuk, Rural Mun. of Fisher �HRV systems and mold.� Gerry Gray, Rural Mun. of Springfield �Heating/ventilation maintenance and perching[sp?} of bldg/drainage system.� Ray Parsons, E.S.P. Planning Dept. �Ventilation � systems.� Doug Brentnell, CFHA �Product info and remediation/improvement measures.� Brad Derksen, CFHA �All of it.� Brent Hay �All parts relevant and good.� Marc Labossi�re, CFHA �Information on proper ventilation.� N. Gibbons, CFHA �Indoor attic related issues i.e., roofing/ventilation.� Greg Graham, Oakwood Roofing Richmond, BC October 2007 �Discussions on mould & asbestos.� Mike Walsh, Walsh Restoration �All.� Sandra Rehaume, OnSide Restoration �Air Quality/Drainage/Health Concerns & Benefits.� Joe Hyvarinen, Finnish Home �All.� Inder, Columbus Residence �Evaluating situation regarding cause of mold.� Robert Robinson, CAHPI �The hazards associated with high relative humidity. Section on crawlspaces also very informative!� Ken Mayo, Redwood House Inspections, Inc. �Practical examples/data. How it affects existing homes.� Neville York, District of North Vancouver �Networking and getting valuable web site info.� Bryine James Jr., Pauquachin First Nation �Indoor air quality issues and reference material info.� Dennis Rattigan, CFHA �Issues relevant to health. Possible solutions.� Meaghen Allen, Northern Lights Health Region Mississauga, ON February 2007 �The process for assessing a house air quality.� Tony Hairsine �Technical.� Bryan Rodgers, AmeriSpec London �Everything.� Boris Djurinec �General subjects � inside air quality and how it affects housing durability.� Allen Fox, AmeriSpec Montreal �How integral it is to our existing business.� Anonymous �Information about the cause of IAQ and solutions.� Anonymous Sioux Lookout, ON February 2007 �HRV discussion, outdoor & indoor inspection items.� Anonymous �Beginning of day with air flow and pressurization.� Don Wile, Health Canada �The practical approaches to solving IAQ problems is appreciated.� Anonymous �All.� Glen Wetelainen, Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority �All of the course goes with my job.� Anonymous �Troubleshooting IAQ.� Anonymous �Air quality and filtration.� Anonymous �Very good information.� Anonymous Guelph, ON November 2006 �All parts, professionally and personally.� Mike Coburn, public health �Practical applications and discussion about issues we encounter all the time; basic science lesson on IAQ and air movement help in common sense problem solving.� �I found the whole course interesting and of value.� Darryl Powell �All very interesting.� Kelly Henhawk, Urban Native Homes Inc. �All of it. All aspects of indoor air quality what it is, what can change it for better or worse.� Jeff Bousfield, Guelph Campus Co-operative Markham, ON April, 2006 "Review of IAQ problem areas." Derek Laronde, Ontario First Nations Technical Services Committee "Improving air quality." Tony Demmans "Ventilation systems and IAQ solutions." Andrew LaRoche, AmeriSpec "Good idea to summarize at end because so much info in one day." Graeme Flett, GB Environmental Ottawa, ON April, 2006 �Solutions to improve air quality.� Ed Willet, Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) "Discussion of typical problem areas, seeing the big picture.� Doug Lambe, Lambe Home Inspections "Outlined steps needed to increase IAQ. Ian Murdoch, CFHA "The better building practices/building science segments. To see how I could do simple things when laying out buildings to improve durability and IAQ." Zack Boles, DAC International "How to identify problems with indoor air quality and possible solutions." Cecil Flynn, CFHA Calgary, AB April, 2006 "Understanding the effects of air quality within a house unit.� Gerald Ryan, CFHA "All of it." Craig Ferchuk, CFHA "Moisture and ventilation." Warren Hills "Ventilation, construction issues." Sidney Manning, City of Lethbridge "The education aspect. A lot of useful information." Lloyd Duguay "Air quality." Vern Cardinal, Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement "Air flow, tips for improving IAQ in the home, practical approach to respond to client concerns." Anonymous Nanaimo, BC March, 2006 "Building as a unit." Melissa Daniels, Health Canada, FNIHB "The complete course was of value to me." Steve Burke, NACHI "All parts were good." Rob Parr, Inspect International "Examples from real scenarios of what went wrong and what can be done to prevent. Information pertaining to building practical." Anonymous "The big picture and what its components are. How I can apply this info to my work.� Anonymous Vancouver, BC February, 2006 "Improving Indoor IAQ issues�solutions for homeowner." Garry Lowney, Home Comfort Inspections/EnerGuide for Houses "Assessing the symptoms and communication solutions to the client." Efficient Building Inspection "Air ventilation, mold, chemicals in the home." Calvin Draney, Skeetchestn Indian Band "All." Greg Tromans, home inspector "How to organize an IAQ inspection" John Schiffer, CAHPI-BC "Identify problems and how to deal with them." Brian Sanjenko, Interior Home Inspections "Modifications to improve indoor air quality." Gayle Andrews, Mount Currie Band Additional comments Winnipeg, MB October 2007 �Very good.� Tammy Hildebrand, The Lung Association, Manitoba �Very good.� Dave Ostryzniuk, Rural Mun. of Fisher �The course was very informative.� Gerry Gray, Rural Mun. of Springfield �Visual displays, great learning �teaching tool.� Doug Brentnell, CFHA �Very good course! + Instructor.� Brad Derksen, CFHA �Thank you.� Brent Hay Richmond, BC October 2007 Very interesting speaker with lots of practical experience.� Mike Walsh, Walsh Restoration �Very informative. Thank You!� Sandra Rehaume, OnSide Restoration �Wide range of valuable info.� Joe Hyvarinen, Finnish Home �Great information. Down to earth, real world information with real world improvement options.� Beni Bennett, RHI, Northwood Home Inspections �Good speaker/Great examples and up-to-date.� Neville York, District of North Vancouver �Excellent job Bill. Keep up the great work!� Bryine James Jr., Pauquachin First Nation �Great job.� Dennis Rattigan, CFHA Mississauga, ON February 2007 �Maybe even more visual aids would help.� Boris Djurinec �Good pace.� Allen Fox, AmeriSpec Montreal �Excellent course.� Anonymous Sioux Lookout February 2007 �Very useful information conveyed in a very easy way to comprehend and learn.� Anonymous �With the photos in the book some of the writing is very small.� Don Wile, Health Canada �Very good look forward to tomorrow.� Glen Wetelainen, Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority �Perhaps more time for questions and answers at end, but course went well.� Anonymous �Visuals of size of particles etc was good.� Anonymous �Enjoyed the course very well.� Anonymous Guelph November 2006 �Bill�s varied background as a carpenter/inspector/instructor gives him valuable dept and allows him to understand a lot of different problems we were throwing at him.� �Excellent course.� Kelly Henhawk, Urban Native Homes Inc Ottawa, ON April, 2006 "All in all it was a very informative course. All questions were answered." Ed Willet, CFHA "Good use of visual aids." Ian Murdoch, CFHA "Good course, good presentation, knowledgeable facilitator�not �over the top� on IAQ issues, i.e. very practical." Doug Lambe, Lambe Home Inspections Calgary, AB April, 2006 "Well presented and of great value for use both at home and at work." Gerald Ryan, CFHA "Very good course. I�ve been in the construction field for 2 decades and learned useful information today.� Craig Ferchuk, CFHA "More information should be available for more people." Lloyd Duguay "Good luck sharing this program with others." Sidney Manning, City of Lethbridge Nanaimo, BC March, 2006 "I would recommend this course to be of value to most people.� Steve Burke, NACHI �I enjoyed this course very much and when I get a chance to digest it all, I know that I will feel more comfortable talking to my clients about IAQ. Thank you so much." Michael Knight, FairView Building Inspections "Bill did a great job of explaining different things." Rob Parr, Inspect International "Pictures and experience with respect to causes of problems." Anonymous "Good course. Thanks." Anonymous Vancouver, BC February, 2006 "Well done." Brian Sanjenko, Interior Home Inspections © IAQ Resources Canada