Passive House Retrofits: Part 1

Virtual Event

About the Class The Passive House standard is not just for new construction. Breathe sustainable life into old buildings using the Passive House Institute EnerPHit standards in your retrofit projects. Learn how existing structures can benefit from retrofits to move a structure from a low to high-performance building. Applying the passive house standard to existing […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Energy Codes and Trends

Virtual Event

This course will cover many rapidly evolving elements of sustainable design with particular attention to energy codes and trends applicable in Massachusetts.

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training

Virtual Event

About the Class This course is planned to be held as a New England Cohort. This course provides tools, techniques and tips for how to build via passive house principles for all building types. It dives into Passive House building concepts and builds a foundation of knowledge and skill to integrate PHI building design standards […]

2023 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Virtual Kickoff

Virtual Event

The BE+ Sustainability Scavenger Hunt is back and promises to deliver the most fun, the most sun, and the most puns yet. 🌼 Get your crew back together or start a new team and join us for some friendly competition! Explore sustainable practices in the built environment while engaging your colleagues and getting creative. 🌳 […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Recurring

Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance

Virtual Event

Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 […]

Recurring

Living Future Roundtable

Virtual Event

Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. April - UN SDGs + A Living FutureSubject Matter Experts TBA  var exampleCallback = function() { […]

Recurring

Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training

Virtual Event

Please note this BE+ Training offering is intended for Architects and Engineers only. Phius (Passive House Institute US) established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. Phius, the leading North American passive building training provider, has trained more than 3000 professionals to date. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark […]

Communication Skills for Persuasion and Influence

Virtual Event

Many people start talking before their first birthday, so how come communication can be so difficult when we have so much experience? How can you evaluate the effectiveness of your communication style? How can you convince someone to do something? Sometimes the issue is between you and your team, and other times it is with […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Emerging Professionals Recycling Tour

5 Lakeland Park Drive, Peabody, MA 5 Lakeland Park Drive, Peabody, MA

Join BE+ Emerging Professionals for a tour of Greenworks Recycling Facility! The BE+ Emerging Professionals Community is collaborating with Republic Services to provide a tour of the Greenworks Recycling Facility in Peabody. The 90-minute tour will run from about 5:00pm to 6:30pm, and we will be hosting a debrief onsite (with pizza!) until 7:30pm. We […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Recurring

Carbon and Energy Roundtable

Virtual Event

Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '166193710863', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-166193710863', // […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Recurring

High-Performance Building for Carpenters (6 Part Course)

Studio for High-Performance Design & Construction 151R Adams Street, Newton, MA

Six 4-Hour Sessions from May 4th to June 8th. About the Class This course teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air, vapor, and thermal. Throughout the 6-week course, students will learn high-performance essentials through building science lessons and […]

Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training

Virtual Event

Please note this BE+ Training offering is intended for Architects and Engineers only. Phius (Passive House Institute US) established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. Phius, the leading North American passive building training provider, has trained more than 3000 professionals to date. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark […]

Recurring

Lead Carpenter Training (4 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Four 1-1/2 Hour Sessions on May 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th. About the Class Lead Carpenter Training is for current and aspiring leads who are looking to build their management and leadership skills. In four 1-1/2 Hour Sessions on May 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th, we will explore what it means to be a lead carpenter- […]