Season 2, Ep. 2: Blower Door Testing, Global Standards & Airtightness at Scale

Send us Fan MailThe HVAC industry talks about performance.The UK enforces it.In this episode of HVAC ADHD™, Jeremy Begley sits down with Barry Cope—CEO of the Cleaner Safer Group and a leader behind the UK’s airtightness testing infrastructure—to break down what happens when building performance becomes mandatory.Barry oversees certification programs responsible for 90% of blower door testing in the UK, offering a rare look into what true large-scale performance tracking looks like.This episode goes beyond tools—and into systems, enforcement, and the future of HVAC thinking.We cover:• How the UK standardized blower door testing across the entire country• Why every new home is tested—and what that changes• What billions of data points reveal about real building performance• The relationship between airtightness, ventilation, and moisture• Why tightening homes without system changes creates problems• ADHD, leadership, and high-performance thinking in the tradesWe also explore how HVAC professionals can move beyond equipment—and start thinking in terms of systems, performance, and long-term outcomes.Barry's Links: Website: https://www.cleanersafergroup.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleaner-safer-group/posts/?feedView=all 🔗 Follow HVAC ADHD Media Co. Instagram: https://zurl.co/jMU9UFacebook: https://zurl.co/Ccn3ILinkedIn: https://zurl.co/T1Tj6Youtube: https://zurl.co/YTTcj#HVACADHDVodcast#HVACADHD#Season2#BarryCope#JeremyBegley#BlowerDoor#Airtightness#BuildingPerformance#BuildingScience#HVACIndustry#HomePerformance#EnergyEfficiency#Ventilation#Airflow#Commissioning#HVACTraining