All about Green Building with Alan Traugott

<h2><strong>About the Episode</strong></h2> <p>In this episode, we are honored to have Alan Traugott share with us his green building journey. Alan is one person who has a rich history and quite a different path from what many people have had.</p> <p>Back in high school, Alan was interested in oceanography. The most amazing thing about Alan’s journey is the fact in every step of his life; he has had a helping hand. He has worked with a good number of mentors, and he is currently a mechanical partner at CJL Engineering.</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Key Talking Points</strong><strong> </strong></h2> <ol> <li>Getting to know Alan</li> <li>Alan’s journey into building engineering</li> <li>CJL Engineering and Alan’s role there</li> <li>Alan’s proudest achievements</li> <li>The future of green building movements</li> <li>Alan’s words of encouragement</li> <li>The bucket list</li> </ol> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Key Milestones of the Episode</strong></h2> <p><strong>[01:24]</strong>  Getting to know Alan</p> <p><strong>[02:29]</strong>  The beginning of Alan’s career</p> <p><strong>[04:06]</strong>  Transitioning into building engineering</p> <p><strong>[15:23]</strong>  Joining CJL Engineering</p> <p><strong>[19:32]</strong>  Alan’s proudest achievements</p> <p><strong>[21:42]</strong>  The future of green building movement according to Alan</p> <p><strong>[31:40]</strong>  Effects of greenhouse emissions</p> <p><strong>[38:31]</strong>  Encouragement for someone jumping into this green building movement</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Key Quotes from the Episode</strong></h2> <ol> <li>“Learn what you’re good at, and learn how you can make that contribution.”</li> <li>“Have confidence in your own abilities and ideas that you can go out and do something.”</li> <li>“It’s about persistence, determination, and basically not taking no for an answer.”</li> <li>“How you communicate and can make something accessible to people is important.”</li> <li>“Communications and writing is an incredibly important skill set to have.”</li> <li>“Every per