BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T163000 DTSTAMP:20260714T170728Z CREATED:20260713T205319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T170728Z UID:48110-1787216400-1787243400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED v5 O+M and BD+C Workshops in Boston DESCRIPTION:About the Training \nGet to know LEED v5 through two consecutive workshops designed to explore the BD+C and O+M rating systems. Register for one session\, or take advantage of discounted pricing when you attend both workshops for a more comprehensive\, full‑day learning experience focused on LEED v5’s environmental and social imperatives. \nSpecial pricing is available for USGBC members\, students\, and emerging professionals. \nThree Reasons to Attend: 1. Earn GBCI CE Hours: Earn 3 hours of LEED-specific credits per workshop.2. Networking Lunch: Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect with your peers and industry leaders over lunch. 3. Tailored Insights: Gain practical strategies and knowledge relevant to the local market. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stefanie joined the U.S. Green Building Council in 2007 and oversees the Client Solutions Team with staff throughout the US and India. She is the Technical Business Development Lead for the Retail\, Manufacturing\, and Hospitality/Venues market sectors. She assists large building portfolio owners through sizable technical issues and offers streamlining capabilities when implementing multiple building certification programs at the local\, regional\, and global level. She cultivates market sector expertise and uses her extensive knowledge of USGBC and LEED to deliver solutions for complicated issues while making the process as smooth as possible for the customer. Stefanie offers large scope solutions for green building education\, training\, and credentialing within her sectors. Prior to joining USGBC\, Stefanie was an Environmental Consultant with AECOM for seven years specializing in Sustainable Design\, Environmental Data Management\, and Environmental Regulatory Site Compliance. Stefanie received her MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a BA of Environmental Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She currently resides in Wilmington\, NC.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register on USGBC's website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n O+M Workshop | 9:00am – 12:15pm ETThis half-day workshop dives into the LEED v5 O+M rating system and how it positions existing buildings to be part of the solutions for critical environmental and social imperatives. \nLunch & Networking | 12:15pm-1:15pm \nLEED v5 BD+C Workshop | 1:00pm – 4:30pmContinue your day with an in-depth exploration of LEED v5 for Building Design + Construction and how it’s reshaping project delivery with an increased focus on decarbonization\, resilience\, ecological stewardship\, occupant health\, and equitable outcomes. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-v5-om-and-bdc-workshops-in-boston-8-20/ LOCATION:The Hub on Causeway\, 100 Causeway St\, Boston\, MA\, 02114 CATEGORIES:Community,Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LEEDv5-Social-Taglines_Linkedin_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260709T182324Z CREATED:20260511T143805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T182324Z UID:47116-1789470000-1789473600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Equity in AEC I A How-To Guide to Just DESCRIPTION:Join a growing community of practitioners committed to driving meaningful change across their organizations and the broader industry. This course brings together leaders and changemakers who are actively shaping the conversation—and the action—around the systemic issues of justice\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. \nWhether you lead HR\, sustainability\, social impact\, or related initiatives\, you’ll gain a clear\, practical framework for advancing equity in policies and practices\, measuring and tracking performance\, and cultivating a workplace culture rooted in fairness\, transparency\, and inclusion. By the end of the course\, you’ll be equipped to apply what you’ve learned immediately—and ready to join a global community of professionals and organizations using ILFI’s Just 3.0 to work toward a more transparent\, inclusive\, and equitable future. \nCheck out our JUST Celebration for an evening to recognize organizations leading the way in transparency\, equity\, diversity\, and justice\, and to connect with a community committed to meaningful change. \nAgendaThe Why | The ValueHear from Just Organizations on its impact and the basis behind Just 3.0 from Living FutureThe What | The FrameworkUnderstand the Just Label structure & indicator intent; walking through a couple of examplesThe How | The ProcessHow to engage & influence change in your organization \n This webinar is eligible for 1 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credit. \nThis is a live\, online webinar led by DiAnn Tufts from PCA\, Kena David from Consigli Construction\, Griso Barrios from Living Future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\, Senior Associate & Director of Sustainability at PCA (she/her/hers) strives to create high-performing structures with an emphasis on healthy\, habitable\, and scale-appropriate spaces that contribute to the character of place and build community. In the founding role of Sustainable Director\, DiAnn is establishing process and accountability towards ecological clarity\, capacity\, and consistency at PCA. As a Living Future Collaborative Co-Facilitator\, she is driving the industry toward higher standards through education\, integration\, and systems thinking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kena David serves as Director of Sustainability for Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc.\, a leading construction manager in the Northeast\, Mid-Atlantic and Caribbean. In this strategic leadership role\, she spearheads the development and implementation of cutting-edge sustainability strategies for the firm’s diverse and complex project portfolio. Her work ensures alignment with Consigli’s dedication to innovation in sustainability\, including the firm’s commitment to the Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi)\, EcoVadis\, North American Electric Construction Coalition and JUST Label. With over a decade of experience in sustainable construction spanning from California to the East Coast\, Kena has been instrumental in driving sustainability initiatives on high-profile projects\, known for her ability to seamlessly integrate low-carbon principles into actionable and impactful outcomes. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum of sustainable building disciplines\, from clean construction and embodied carbon reduction to wellness-centered design\, allowing clients across a variety of market sectors to achieve ambitious green building goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Griso Barrios (she/her/hers) is the Senior Manager for the Just program. Griso Barrios focuses on introducing organizations to the Just program and welcoming them to the Just community as they navigate through the label submission processes. Griso is a passionate advocate for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, enjoying facilitating discussion groups\, program improvement/development\, and supporting individuals on their DEI journeys. Before joining ILFI\, Griso worked in the education sector\, particularly focusing on enhancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in family and community engagement practices. Originally from Venezuela\, Griso grew up and attended school in Toledo\, Ohio\, where she graduated from the University of Toledo. She later earned a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Currently residing in Colorado Springs\, Griso spends her free time discovering new hikes and seeking out the best coffee spots in town! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Understand what the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Just 3.0 label is and how it supports equity\, transparency\, and accountability2. Learn how Just Category and Indicator contributes to organizational equity3. Analyze real-world examples of certified Just organizations across industries in our region4. Gain steps to get started and an understanding of the Just 3.0 application process \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Bird | Ends September 4 | $20General Admission | Ends September 15 | $35 \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for two opportunities to learn\, connect\, and celebrate organizations advancing transparency\, equity\, diversity\, and justice across the built environment industry. The Just 3.0 Webinar will introduce the Just 3.0 framework through real-world insights\, practical strategies\, and guidance from industry leaders on how to drive meaningful change within organizations. Then\, continue the conversation at the 2026 Just Celebration\, an evening dedicated to recognizing organizations leading the way in equitable and transparent practices while building community and momentum for a more just future. \n \n Register here\n \n Learn more about the Just Celebration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n Opportunities are available to sponsor this event or become an annual BE+ Living Future Community Steward! \nEvent Sponsorship gets you:– Recognition at the Just Introduction Webinar on June 16th and at The Just Celebration– Tickets to the Just Celebration Event on July 22nd– 10% Discount on your company’s Just Registration through ILFI– A 1-hour consultation with ILFIs Just Staff– Industry visibility (an opportunity for a testimonial slide in educational materials\, your logo will be recognized as a sponsor on the event materials\, including the website\, an opportunity to briefly tell your Equity in Practice story via the BE+ Blog)– 30% discount code for additional tickets\, invited guests– Support the attendance of one Student / Emerging Professional through a contribution to the scholarship fund \nQuestions? Give us a call at 617-752-2424 or email Eli Beckerman at eli@builtenvironmentplus.org. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/equity-in-aec-a-how-to-guide-to-just-9-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Equity-in-AEC-I-A-How-To-Guide-to-Just-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T145705Z CREATED:20260716T174912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145705Z UID:48277-1789808400-1789826400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Bike Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for an urban biking experience showcasing the city’s latest and greatest projects that contribute to a more sustainable built environment! Along the route\, you will have the unique opportunity to hear insight from leading architects and engineers.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Bike Tour 2026 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/bike-tour-2026/ CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BikeTour26.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T213000 DTSTAMP:20260710T145635Z CREATED:20260710T145633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T145635Z UID:48052-1793808000-1793827800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Green Building Showcase 2026 DESCRIPTION:The BE+ 2026 Green Building Showcase Awards Program & Celebration.\nYour Community. Your Projects. Your Showcase.\nJoin the Built Environment Plus community for the annual Green Building Showcase\, a celebration of innovative projects and achievements in greening the built environment. Connect with industry professionals\, explore project displays\, and recognize outstanding work shaping a more sustainable future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the GBS26 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-green-building-showcase-2026/ LOCATION:David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University\, 20 Western Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02134 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GBS-Main-Page-top-graphic-3-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR