The Spec Shaman Podcast

The Spec Shaman Podcast

The Spec Shaman podcast explores the world of building product manufacturers, design professionals, sustainable design, technology and trends. We engage in thought-provoking discussions with renowned experts, industry pioneers and visionaries who are making a significant impact in the construction industry. Join us as we explore groundbreaking ideas, revolutionary concepts, and the latest advancements shaping the built environment.

Podcast Episodes

Season: 1

Water & Energy: The Hidden Connection and the Case for Hot Water Recirculation Systems
The Spec Shaman Podcast - Season 1 : Episode 3
Hosted By Megan Vipond on Monday May 12, 2025
Featured Guest(s): Larry Acker

This course explores the critical but often overlooked relationship between water and energy consumption in the built environment, highlighting the environmental and economic impacts of inefficiencies in traditional hot water delivery systems.

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
  • 1 AIBD CE Hour
  • 1 BOMI CPD Hour
  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
Designing with Defense in Mind: Security Strategies for the Built Environment
The Spec Shaman Podcast - Season 1 : Episode 2
Hosted By Megan Vipond on Monday May 12, 2025
Featured Guest(s): Rick Snelling

This course provides design professionals with a foundational understanding of building security through the lens of physical security, material science, and real-world applications.

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
  • 1 AIBD CE Hour
  • 1 BOMI CPD Hour
  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
The Fire Stops Here: Life Safety, Invention and the Profound Impact of Expertise
The Spec Shaman Podcast - Season 1 : Episode 2
Hosted By Laura Elliott on Friday April 26, 2024
Featured Guest(s): Don Pilz

The building science behind saving lives! Join us for this Spec Shaman CE Podcast Course on firestopping, life safety and project design.

  • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
  • 1 AIBD CE Hour
  • 1 BOMI CPD Hour
  • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
  • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour