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One of the best things about attending conferences is the opportunity to step out of your routine. That’s exactly what Gary and Maverick did last month at the B.O.A.T. Conference.
When your days are filled with client meetings, reviewing plans, and potential client pitches, it’s refreshing to sit back, put on a learning cap, and end the day with networking. Talking shop with other professionals who *get it* is irreplaceable.
What conference should we go to next?
#blinktexas #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #buildingofficials #construction #architects #designandplanning #constructioncrew #inspectors #dallas #buildbetter #buildsafer #keeplearning #conferences #dfwsmallbusiness
One of the best things about attending conferences is the opportunity to step out of your routine. That’s exactly what Gary and Maverick did last month at the B.O.A.T. Conference. When your days are filled with client meetings, reviewing plans, and potential client pitches, it’s refreshing to sit back, put on a learning cap, and end the day with networking. Talking shop with other professionals who *get it* is irreplaceable. What conference should we go to next? #blinktexas #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #buildingofficials #construction #architects #designandplanning #constructioncrew #inspectors #dallas #buildbetter #buildsafer #keeplearning #conferences #dfwsmallbusiness
Here’s some proof of our #experiencedprofessional. 👀 Look at how fast our Green Building and Energy Inspector, Kris, reached into his pocket for earplugs. ⚡ Check out our previous reel for context. #FYI: the volume in the video is only 1/4 of what it was in #reallife. 🙉 Contact us when you are ready for your energy code inspection! 😎 #blinktexas #energycodeexperts #energycode #commercialconstruction #residentialconstruction #multifamilyunits #sustainability #firesafety #greenbuilding #dfwsmallbusiness #behindthescenes #bts #proof #sustainability #inspections
Did you know that various inspections can happen simultaneously? #flashback to earlier this month on our #finalinspection of @Kesslerfortworth apartment communities where that exact thing happened. And it’s not the first time either. This happens so frequently that our Green Building and Energy Inspector, Kris, instantly reached into his pocket and grabbed earplugs! Talk about #experiencedprofessional. New construction projects must pass multiple inspections involving six areas of code expertise: 1) Energy 2) Fire Safety 3) Plumbing 4) Mechanical 5) Life Safety 6) Building Frequently, these inspections overlap to some degree, as their results can impact each other’s progress. It’s just part of the job. And no matter what pops up during our #energycodeinspections, it’s all business as usual. To be clear, this video shows a fire alarm going off while Kris and the superintendent calmly walk the halls. There was no fire in the building, and everyone is safe. #BlinkTexas #energycodeexperts #energycode #commercialconstruction #residentialconstruction #multifamilyunits #sustainability #firesafety #greenbuilding #businessasusual #dfwsmallbusiness #safetyfirst #wedidntstartthefire
…Not as many as you think. 🤓 That’s because we do the work alongside your design team and the construction crew. All you really have to do is pick up the phone, have a conversation, provide some details, and hire us. We are here to be your energy inspectors throughout your new construction project. From slab to roof, we’re on your team. Follow us for more, and contact us when you’re ready to take action! #blinktexas #energycodeinspectors #energycodeexperts #constructionindustry #texasconstruction #bigtexasenergy #worktogether #newconstruction #commercialconstruction #residentialconstruction #energycompliance #energycode #architects #constructioncrews #walkwithme #getyoursteps
Send this to your next roommate so you can share a nice, safe apartment that’s also energy efficient…We are happy to report an inspection pass for Kessler Apartments—one of the newest apartment communities in #fortworth! One of our Green Building and Energy Inspectors, Kris, went on-site for the final inspection of this beautiful multifamily unit. If you’ve been following us for a while, then you know that #finalinspections are fast and easy; there are just a couple of items left to inspect and verify. Today was no different. ✅ The occupancy sensors are installed and working properly! ✅ The weather stripping on the outer-facing doors is perfect! ✅ The water heaters are primed and prepared! Final inspections are easy because the heavy lifting was already done in the design phase and during construction. Shout out to the real MVPs: the #architects and the #constructioncrews. Their hard work and coordination make final inspections easy walk-throughs.If you’re looking for a new place to rent, Kessler has units ready to be leased! And we’re off to the next project! Where do you think we’re going? #BlinkTexas #energycodeinspectors #energycodeexperts #energycodecompliance #multifamilyunits #residentialconstruction #commercialconstruction #architect #designandplanning #designphase #constructionindustry #constructioncrew #energyefficiency #energyefficient #mynextapartment #apartmentsforyou
It takes more than setting your AC to 65*F to stay cool in the summer. It’s not impossible, but it takes planning and a strategy. Here are some things to add to your cooling routine: ❄ Change your air filters regularly. How often it happens depends on your location, how old your HVAC system is, and the cleanliness of your home. 🌬 Set your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise. Do this for the warm months of the year. In general, we set our ceiling fans to counterclockwise from March until November. Then, they go back to clockwise for the colder months. 🏠 Replace your roof #insulation. Insulation does not last forever, and most need to be replaced every 15-20 years. How old is your home? How long have you lived in it? Do you know if the previous owners replaced it? This is one area where new builds are generally in better shape than older homes. ☀ Avoid using the oven or the stove. Grilling is great for the summer, as are “No-Cook Meals” like smoked salmon dishes or fresh salads. #googleit and get inspired to try something new that doesn’t heat your home. 😎 Get a home energy diagnostic test, y’all. This will teach you how to improve your energy efficiency specific to your home. We’ll look at many things around your home and make recommendations to become more energy efficient. Send this to your spouse, and let’s take action to make your summers more enjoyable at home. #blinktexas #staycool #summertime #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #energycodecompliance #tipsandtricks #airfilters #ceilingfans #roofinsulation #HVACsystems #nocookmeals #mealinspiration #blowerdoortests #homeimprovement #energyconscious
If you’ve been with us for a while, then you know we love our quarterly team-building events. 😎 Recently, we went to @lonestaraxe.dallas after our monthly team meeting and lunch at @betoandson in Trinity Groves. Talk about a good time! We definitely recommend the delicious food at Beto and Son, followed by some solid axe-throwing fun. You know we had to have a friendly competition, and we proudly report that 1st place went to Gary and 2nd place went to Manuel! They are fierce competitors! Most notable, though, was that Manuel hit the Blue Mark on all four lanes—it’s not easy to do, y’all! One thing that made this #axethrowing experience so nice was the available options! If you ever want a break, you can play other games, like #connectfour. We enjoy being able to switch things up without moving locations. #weloveourteam and appreciate everything they do daily to keep #blinktexas running smoothly as we continually grow the business. You tell us: what should we do next? Comment below or send us a message to share your idea. 🤓 #energycodeexperts #energyinspectors #DFWsmallbusiness #DFWfamilybusiness #constructionindustry #energyindustry #workhardplayhard #goodtimes #axethrowingdallas #axethrowingfun #teambuilding
Quick! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Go over the nearest door that leads to outside. Do you feel any hot or cold air flowing? 💨 If yes, then that door is not properly sealed. Weatherstripping for doors should be replaced every few years in general (sometimes more frequently depending on factors). If you need an energy audit for your home or office building, give us a call, and we’ll see you soon. #blinktexas #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #energyaudit #constructionindustry #residentialhomes #commercialbuildings #quicktips #buildingenvelopes #airsealing #doorframes #weatherstripping #quickquestion
Remember, when you need an energy inspection in the blink of an eye, call us and we’ll come on by! We service residential and commercial building projects all over the DFW metroplex, down the I-35 corridor to Austin and beyond. We love to work with clients from the design phase so we can ensure the project meets local and federal energy code requirements from the beginning. If you are ready for that final energy code inspection, then we are ready for you, too. Give us a call, that’s all you have to do. 📞 469-240-2399 📧 [email protected] #blinktexas #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #ourservices #DFWsmallbusiness #DFWfamilybusiness #residentialconstruction #commercialconstruction #constructionindustry #newbuilds #northtexas #centraltexas #energyefficiency #abovecode #NGBS #AEGB #austinenergygreenbuilding #fitwel #LEED #greenbuilding #energycodeconsulting
Even dog groomers need to pass energy code inspections. 🐶💡👷♂️ Final Inspection time is the best time: months of planning and communication come to fruition for a no-fuss, passing energy inspection. Usually, a final inspection consists of lighting testing and HVAC thermostat testing. The other day in Prosper is no different. Local energy code dictates that occupancy sensors must turn the lights off within 20 minutes after motion in the room stops. Most sensors turn the lights off within five minutes, so it’s hardly ever an issue. The project manager for RDHRenovations, Armando, knew that these sensors would pass with no issue—and he was right! #canyousayprofessional If the occupancy sensors ever have an issue at this stage, the fix is easy and efficient. It’s been a pleasure periodically being in Prosper watching @SplashandDashProsper develop right before our eyes. Soon, they will handle furry family members in the area without having to worry about their energy efficiency. That’s the way to do it, folks. Check them out if you’re in the area; their grand opening is June 14, 2024! #blinktexas #energycodeexperts #energyefficiency #finalinspections #inspectionsandcommissioning #energycodecompliance #doggroomers #doglovers #renovations #teamwork #commercialconstruction #DFWCommercialconstruction #SplashandDash #RDHRenovations
👷♂️👷♀️ We mostly work on new construction projects ensuring that the structure meets energy code requirements for various Texas municipalities, but that’s not *all* we do. Follow along to see behind-the-scenes footage of a residential blower door test with energy diagnostics. We were able to help this first-time homeowner know the precise locations of multiple leaks in their building envelope and educate them on ways to fix it and how to notice it for themselves. This home was built before 2009, which is when energy codes were enacted on a federal level. That means that there was no way that they’d “pass” the inspection. They have some work to do before the summer comes, but we have seen worse (in newer homes). 💭 Do you ever wonder how your home could be more efficient beyond the basics of installing LED bulbs and changing your air filters? Give us a call and one of our team members will come help you live more efficiently. 📞 #blinktexas #energycodeexperts #energyinspectors #energyefficiency #energyefficient #environmentalists #reduce #conserve #bts #behindthescenes #constructionindustry #homemaintenance #insulation #HVAC #buildingenvelope
🎶🎤 Deck the halls with arcade games and Tex-Mex! 🕹️🌮 That’s what we did for our annual company Christmas party. 🎄 As a local small business, we know the value of supporting other local small businesses. We hosted our party at @electricstarshiparcade and had it catered by @frescosmexicanfood. Both were excellent decisions with top-notch results; we highly recommend each place. Time is a finite resource, and spending time with the Blink Team is always a good way to use it. This group of people are electric and we are thankful for their work, expertise, and how they yearn to continually learn. 🙌🏻🤓 Remember to follow us and stay tuned for more shenanigans from your local energy code experts. We are here when you’re ready! 😎 #blinktexas #weloveourteam #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #christmasparty #partytime #companyparty
Raise your hand if you wish that Spooky Season was just a little longer. 🙋♂️🙋♀️ This year, every day during October, Gary made the time to watch at least one scary movie! 😱 Watch the video for his full list! 👻 What is your favorite scary movie? Give Gary something new to watch as he tries to extend his Spooky Season. #blinktexas #spookyseason #longlivespookyseason #scarymovies #weloveourteam #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #halloween2023 #halloweenmovies
Here’s a scary bad joke for you! 👀 Where do lightbulbs go shopping? 😏 The outlet mall. 🤣☠ Happy Halloween to all of our past, present, and future clients. Get spooky, have fun, and be safe. \#BlinkTexas #energycodeexperts #halloween2023 #badjokes #puns #lightbulbs #outletmalls #energycodeinspectors
If you haven’t served your local community recently, we highly recommend it. 😎 We did just that this past Saturday at Kiest Park in Dallas. What we thought would be a park cleanup actually turned into a weed-clearing event at the Kiest Memorial Park, a lovely rose and tropical flower garden. That is what the staff needed the most help with so we shifted gears and did just that! For two hours, we joined forces with some other gardening volunteers to learn their efficient weeding strategies and prepare this memorial garden for the winter. Tip: When you pull a weed at the surface of the ground, it will simply come back, but if you dig deep and get to the bottom of the root, bulb, or nut, then it will be eliminated entirely. 👩🌾👨🌾 Of course, we had to make it a friendly contest to see who could pull the longest root. Maverick won that one, pulling a root that was over 5 feet long! Andy came in second place with a root around 4 feet long, and Gary was the honorable mention with the biggest root system pulled intact—it was bigger than his head! When all is said and done, we pulled 13 bags of weeds from the garden beds! That’s more than enough to work up an appetite for some brauts from @hillbillynutrition. 😋 The weather on Saturday was amazing, so it was a joy to get to hang with the team under trees and feel the breeze. No matter the case, we are happy to help with whatever we can. And you can be sure we’ll have a good time doing so. #blinktexas #volunteerwork #weloveourteam #communityservice #servingothers #beautification #maketheworldabetterplace #energycodeexperts #energycodeinspectors #eatlocal #helplocal