Laliberte Online -- Building Better Homes
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Laliberte Online -- Building Better Homes



Mark LaLiberte is recognized as one of today’s leading experts in building science. Using a “whole house systems approach,” he provides builders, architects, manufacturers and consumers with the tools they need to build healthier, more energy efficient, more durable and more affordable homes. His areas of expertise include:

Residential and light commercial construction
Energy efficient construction practices and systems approach building
Sizing and installation of ventilation systems
Moisture and vapor flow control methods
Insulation systems
Optimizing mechanical systems and integrating system variations
Site verification of building performance
Marketing the performance-built home

Mark serves as a consultant to many of the country’s most progressive home builders, architects and building industry manufacturers. If you would like to speak with Mark about helping your business or organization build a strong reputation for more comfortable, energy efficient and affordable homes, please email him at: mark@laliberteonline.com Day rates start at $4000 plus travel and other related expenses.

If you are a conference planner and are interested in having Mark speak to your organization or business, please email: mark@laliberteonline.com.

Mark travels extensively throughout the year. To see where he will be during the coming months, click on Mark’s Schedule in the toolbar on the home page.

Sample Seminar Topics

A combination of classroom education and in-field assistance has proven to be a powerful approach to adopting permanent improvements in business practices.

1-Hour: Marketing the Better Built Home
Discover ways of differentiating your company from your competition and what really drives the market.

2-Hour: Building Homes that Work with the Environment
Learn how to integrate environmental considerations into the design and construction of your homes.

2-Hour: Moisture and Rain Management
Learn why rain and moisture must be effectively managed.

2-Hour: High Performance Homes: Do’s, Don’ts and Why’s
Identify common construction details that can lead to moisture problems, air quality concerns and excessive energy consumption. Learn correct techniques that will help avoid customer service problems.

3-Hour: Understanding Green Building for Residential Construction
Nationwide, new residential construction programs are promoting the advantages of environmentally responsible homes. Learn how to take advantage of this evolving market by offering the quality and features today’s home buyers are looking for.

7-Hour: Comprehensive Building Science Training

  Accolades
  • “Audiences always respond positively and go away armed with sound principles and practical applications for making better buildings.”
    Richard Faesy, Manager of Development
    Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • As technology changes, Mark continues to help with research and detailing to find innovative, energy efficient and cost effective design solutions.
    Rosemary McMonigal, McMonigal Architect
  • “I would enthusiastically encourage every Home Builder who doesn’t want to get left behind, to consider the facts and the alternatives which Mark presents.”
    Rich Coyle, Purchasing Manager
    D R Horton, Inc.
    Sacramento, CA
  • “One of Mark’s unique strengths is his insight into balancing building performance and marketability for profit.”
    Marquam George, Assistant Professor of Construction Technology
    University of Alaska
  • “Since Mark has been presenting building science seminars in Jackson, the quality of construction in our community has been elevated to an entirely new level.”
    Steve Hockett, Building Official
    Jackson, WY