GBS '26 Call for Entries is Live!

Every project has a story worth sharing. Submit your project by Sept. 30 and celebrate at GBS '26 on Nov. 4.

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Bike Tour

Grab a helmet and bike to embark on the 2026 BE+ Bike Tour, hosted by the Emerging Professionals Community!

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BE+ Leadership Accelerator

Build skills, credentials, and leadership to advance your AEC career and drive low-carbon buildings across MA. Apply by Dec. 21, 2026.

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LEED v5 in Practice Training Series

Prepare for LEED v5 and dive into health assessment, construction, decarbonization, and more.

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Net Zero Update

Massachusetts is going Net Zero — with more than 66.1 million GSF across 500+ projects on Built Environment Connects, read the full update.

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Community

The Heartbeat of BE+

Check out the roundtables and events convening industry leaders and aspiring leaders to share successes and overcome challenges.

Upcoming Events:

Equity in AEC I A How-To Guide to Just

September 15, 2026 11:00 am

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Education

Sharpening the industry

We offer training for designers, engineers, contractors, sustainability consultants, owners and more. Courses are also available for grant funding.

Upcoming Trainings:

Green Professional (GPRO) Operations & Maintenance Essentials

September 8, 2026 9:00 am

Leadership Accelerator Information Session for Employer & Industry Partners

September 10, 2026 3:00 pm

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Bringing together large existing building stakeholders to enhance building performance and reduce carbon pollution across Massachusetts.

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Community Blog

Middletown Middle High School: Cafeteria Rendering

Designing For Connection To Place

The following post was provided by HMFH Architects, Inc.The new Middletown Middle High School uses biophilic principles to create calming spaces, provide sensory input, and foster a strong connection to nature and place for both students and the community. Elements throughout the school evoke nature. Both interior and exterior features draw inspiration from water, plants, and trees through...

Support BE+ through 1% for the Planet

Built Environment Plus (BE+) is proud to announce that we have been accepted as an official environmental partner of 1% for the Planet, joining a global network of organizations working to create a healthier, more resilient future. For nearly two decades, BE+ has been advancing sustainability across the built environment by bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and...

Doubling Down on Justice in the Workplace

With the annual Just Celebration right around the corner, we’re excited to celebrate organizations committed to creating a more socially equitable and transparent world. More than just a label and framework, the heart of the Just program lies in its community of practitioners who can share their experiences and remind everyone: we’re all in this together! At a time when justice, equity,...