BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.17.1//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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000 DTSTAMP:20241203T162504Z CREATED:20241127T150034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T162504Z UID:44223-1734609600-1734613200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge: Lessons Learned and Case Studies DESCRIPTION:Hear what we’ve learned from the sixteen projects submitted to the Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge.\nView our Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge page for our complete case study report. \nQuestions? Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n In 2023\, with a goal of accelerating the consideration of embodied carbon in the built environment\, The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) engaged Built Environment Plus (BE+)\, a non-profit driving the sustainability of the built environment\, to conduct an Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge for new construction and major renovation projects in process or recently built in Massachusetts. Over the course of a year BE+ conducted multiple trainings\, held office hours\, facilitated LCA user groups and a communication platform. In addition\, they provided participants with free access to Tally and OneClick LCA software programs to conduct whole building life cycle assessments. Nearly 50 companies expressed interest in the challenge with cash prizes totaling $380\,000 and in the end sixteen teams submitted projects for consideration. This session will showcase the winners selected by a panel of embodied carbon experts. The judging criteria were based on the project’s replicability and cost effectiveness\, reduction in embodied carbon\, and innovativeness. We’ll share lessons learned from across the entrants\, innovative reduction strategies and trends common between them. Lastly\, we’ll focus on the Challenge’s effectiveness as a tool for accelerating the reduction of embodied carbon in the building industry and thoughts on next steps to accelerate reduction even further. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In partnership with Carbon Leadership Forum\, Seattle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Speakers\n Meredith Elbaum\, Executive Director\, Built Environment Plus \nMeredith’s thesis at MIT\, in 2003\, recognized the disconnect between people and resources for a sustainable built environment. Since then\, she pioneered the Director of Sustainable Design role at Sasaki\, an international planning and design firm and then co-convened the first summit of Sustainable Design Leaders\, now an ongoing professional network. She championed transparency as Interim Executive Director for the Health Product Declaration Collaborative and led the University of Missouri’s Climate Action Planning. She founded the USGBC MA Chapter and later\, as Executive Director\, transformed it to Built Environment Plus where\, like a bridge\, she makesconnections\, celebrates\, educates and advocates\, all to advance the green building industry. When she’s not trying to save the world you’ll find Meredith hiking\, biking and swimming with her family. \nBeverly Craig\, Program Director\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nBeverly Craig\, LEED AP is a Program Manager at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center\, a quasi-state government agency focused on economic development to supports Massachusetts’ ambitious climate goals. Her policy work includes the Passive House Design Challenge\, Embodied Carbon state policy\, a grant program for MA concrete ready mix concrete climate transparency\, and centralization of retrofit content in a Building Energy Exchange coming soon to Massachusetts. Ms. Craig comes from a background of directing energy efficiency retrofits and installing renewables in affordable housing portfolios and her work has included LEED Platinum deep retrofits on three income restricted properties and one new construction LEED Platinum multifamily development. Beverly holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. \nAurora Jensen\, Senior Manager\, Low Carbon Buildings\, Carbon Leadership Forum \nAurora Jensen is a Senior Manager focused on Low Carbon Buildings at the Carbon Leadership Forum. Her role emphasizes building-scale embodied carbon reduction through research\, technical guidance and collaboration. Before joining CLF\, Aurora grew and led the Embodied Carbon team at Brightworks Sustainability. She supported clients in understanding and driving down the embodied carbon impacts of their buildings and portfolios through design exploration and procurement. She has led numerous whole-building life cycle assessments (WBLCAs) for LEED and ILFI and published research on the embodied carbon of mass timber buildings. With previous experience in operational energy modeling and evaluating passive strategies\, she works to link operational and embodied carbon considerations and consider trade-offs. Aurora also teaches Environmental Design as a part-time faculty member at Parsons School of Design at The New School. \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/embodied-carbon-reduction-challenge-lessons-learned-and-case-studies-12-19-24/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ECC-Lesson-Learned-Webinar_Banner2-e1737060016748.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000 DTSTAMP:20241122T204740Z CREATED:20241122T162939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T204740Z UID:44206-1734004800-1734008400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Workforce Training Fund Program | Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join us for this office hour to learn more about workforce training grants and the changes made to the application process.\nQuestions? Refer to our Workforce Training page and feel free to reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This office hour is for anyone interested in learning more about workforce training grants and the important changes made to the application process and eligibility. Join BE+ and the Education team for a live\, virtual office hour to review the recent changes to the Workforce Training grant policy updates and review the grant deadlines for upcoming trainings. We are happy to provide this opportunity for our community to learn and share feedback in real time. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/wtfp-officehours-12-12-24/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Workforce-Updates-Office-Hours-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T100000 DTSTAMP:20210616T152732Z CREATED:20200902T221407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T152732Z UID:16984-1614240000-1614247200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus DESCRIPTION:Home\nThe R.W. Kern Center Session | Oct. 15th\nIn the City Session | Dec. 9th\nThe Water/Energy Nexus Session | Feb. 25th\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 The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management\, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning\, design\, construction and operation. \nDeep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus will explore how energy is involved with water by looking at the energy embodied in water infrastructure\, and the energy available from water and how these can be utilized to contribute to an overall energy budget. The implications of embodied and operational carbon in the built environment water cycle will be addressed. Case studies to be included in this third workshop will include thermal extraction of water from reuse water in Manhattan. Additional case studies may include geothermal and extraction of thermal energy from sewers are still underdevelopment and will be announced as the workshop is refined. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PROMOTION\nEarly Bird Series PackageRegister for all three courses\,get one FREE! \nFind this deal in the registration window below \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speakers\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 Sheng ChuSenior Project Engineer  | Natural Systems Utilities\nSheng Chu is a Senior Project Engineer at Natural Systems Utilities \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 Michael RedfearnSenior Vice President | Homeyer Consulting Services\, Inc. \nMichael is a Marine Engineer with 30 years of experience in the specialty chemical industry for treated water systems.  He has worked as an independent water consultant with Homeyer Consulting Services for 25 years and is responsible for Managing 12 Field Consultants in the New York through Mid-Atlantic Region. Mike has developed monitoring programs\, management\, and forensic services for client water systems to assist in determining the success of their water treatment programs.  Evaluate corrosion\, scale\, and microbiological damage to multimillion-dollar investments in treated water systems.  Work with clients and water treatment vendors to develop and implement solutions to unfavorable conditions\, then verify and validate their continued success.  He has also\, developed customize water safety plans for the minimization of legionellosis risk in managed domestic water systems\, process water systems\, decorative water features\, and cooling water systems. \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 Zach Gallagher\nExecutive Vice President | Natural Systems Utilities\nZach Gallagher is a licensed Professional Engineer\, a LEED Accredited and BPI Certified Professional holding BS and MS degrees from Rutgers University in Bio-Resource and Civil/Environmental Engineering. \nHe is currently the Executive Vice President for Water Reuse at Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) and serves on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair for the U.S. Green Building Council\, NJ Chapter. In 2007\, Mr. Gallagher partnered in Alliance Environmental\, an environmental engineering and sustainability consulting firm where he served as COO before its merger with NSU. Prior to this time he worked for Applied Water Management Group where he specialized in wastewater management planning and water reuse systems. \nMr. Gallagher’s current focus is on water reuse and complete integrated infrastructure approaches that combine water and energy with a concentration on handling the systems integration aspects and overall functionality.\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 Bruce Douglas\, P.E.Vice President\, Business Development | Natural Systems Utilities\nBruce Douglas has over 32 years of experience in integrated water management\, specializing in the planning\, design\, construction\, and operation of integrated and onsite wastewater management systems for direct and indirect reuse. He has worked internationally\, in the Middle East\, Indonesia\, and China. Domestically\, Mr. Douglas has worked in both the public and private sectors in New England\, New York\, New Jersey\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, and California. At NSU\, Mr. Douglas has lead the New England design-build and operations groups and is currently responsible for business development. He recently played a key role in the establishment of a public-private partnership for a private onsite wastewater treatment facility which will treat wastewater\, for indirect reuse\, from both private and municipal sources. Mr. Douglas is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator\, with a B.S. Degree from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. degree from the University of Vermont. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n\nWhat are net zero water and the water-energy nexus?\nHow much energy is embodied in water infrastructure?\nHow can thermal energy be recovered from reclaimed water in a building?\nHow can consideration of the water/energy nexus be included in project planning\, design\, construction and operation?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar is approved for the following continuing education credits:\n2 General LFA CE credits – living-future.org/lfa/2 AIA LU|HSW2 GBCI CE Hours for LEED AP BD+C \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information: when ordering a package deal\, it may take a few days to receive admission information for the courses included in the package. We thank you for your patience. \nBecome a Built Environment Plus Member to save an additional 15% on your registration! Become a member through Joinit then follow the on-boarding instructions to learn how to use your discount. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\nAre you experiencing financial hardship and may have difficulty affording the course tuition? We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please fill out the scholarship application and we will get back to you as soon as possible about your eligibility. \n \n \n Apply Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/deep-dive-into-net-zero-water-and-the-water-energy-nexus/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tour,Collaborations,Courses,Panel,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T170000 DTSTAMP:20210202T162601Z CREATED:20210111T141309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T162601Z UID:17956-1614157200-1614186000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:** “LEED Green Associate Exam Prep” will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. **\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n\nThe LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the LEED Green Associate. This eight-hour course is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam\, feel free to bring these questions to class and the instructor will cover these identified areas. \nThis is a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, students\, and anyone interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED rating system\, green building operations\, and green building construction. Upon completion of the class\, employees will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. Please note that the national office has lowered their student rate to $100–read more at usbgc.org. By passing the exam\, employees will earn the LEED Green Associate credential. \nThe course is divided into the following\, one-hour long sessions: \n\nIntroduction – This section will explain the LEED Green Associate credentialing process and serve as an introduction to LEED\, sustainability\, the USGBC\, the GBCI\, and the LEED rating system.\nLocation and Transportation / Sustainable Sites – Topics include site issues such as connectivity\, transportation\, erosion\, landscaping\, and heat island effect.\nWater Efficiency / Energy and Atmosphere – Topics include water issues (plumbing efficiency\, irrigation\, process water\, etc.) and energy and atmosphere issues (demand\, efficiency\, renewable energy\, ozone-depleting substances\, etc.).\nMaterials and Resources – Topics include procurement and waste diversion.\nIndoor Environmental Quality – Topics include indoor environmental quality issues such as occupant comfort and green cleaning.\nInnovation / Regional Priority / Certification Process – This section will explain the LEED certification process\, as well as the Innovation and Regional Priority categories.\nExam Review – Discussion of exam format and registration and sample exam questions.\nExam Review – Reviewing sample exam questions.\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 This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-preparation-green-building-training-program-jan25-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000 DTSTAMP:20210616T172906Z CREATED:20200902T221326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T172906Z UID:16971-1607500800-1607508000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Net Zero Water in the City DESCRIPTION:Home\nThe R.W. Kern Center Session | Oct. 15th\nIn the City Session | Dec. 9th\nThe Water/Energy Nexus Session | Feb. 25th\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 The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management\, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning\, design\, construction and operation. \nDeep Dive into Net Zero Water in the City will focus on urban water reuse\, which has recently become practical in Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) sewer service communities\, due to a 2019 housekeeping rule revision. To introduce how urban water reuse works\, case studies from Battery Park City and other projects in New York City will be highlighted\, as urban onsite water reuse has been in place in Manhattan since 2002. Onsite water ruse is currently embraced by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection as a means of water efficiency and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PROMOTION\nEarly Bird Series PackageRegister for all three courses\, get one FREE! \nFind this deal in the registration window below \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speakers\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 Zach Gallagher\nExecutive Vice President | Natural Systems Utilities\nZach Gallagher is a licensed Professional Engineer\, a LEED Accredited and BPI Certified Professional holding BS and MS degrees from Rutgers University in Bio-Resource and Civil/Environmental Engineering. \nHe is currently the Executive Vice President for Water Reuse at Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) and serves on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair for the U.S. Green Building Council\, NJ Chapter. In 2007\, Mr. Gallagher partnered in Alliance Environmental\, an environmental engineering and sustainability consulting firm where he served as COO before its merger with NSU. Prior to this time he worked for Applied Water Management Group where he specialized in wastewater management planning and water reuse systems. \nMr. Gallagher’s current focus is on water reuse and complete integrated infrastructure approaches that combine water and energy with a concentration on handling the systems integration aspects and overall functionality.\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 Bruce Douglas\, P.E.\nVice President\, Business Development | Natural Systems Utilities\nBruce Douglas has over 32 years of experience in integrated water management\, specializing in the planning\, design\, construction\, and operation of integrated and onsite wastewater management systems for direct and indirect reuse. He has worked internationally\, in the Middle East\, Indonesia\, and China. Domestically\, Mr. Douglas has worked in both the public and private sectors in New England\, New York\, New Jersey\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, and California. At NSU\, Mr. Douglas has lead the New England design-build and operations groups and is currently responsible for business development. He recently played a key role in the establishment of a public-private partnership for a private onsite wastewater treatment facility which will treat wastewater\, for indirect reuse\, from both private and municipal sources. Mr. Douglas is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator\, with a B.S. Degree from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. degree from the University of Vermont.\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 Hannah DohertyPolicy Analyst | New York City Department of Environmental Protection\nHannah Doherty is a Policy Analyst at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). She works with the Integrated Water Management group\, supporting the management of New York City’s water resources and identifying cost-effective approaches to balancing regulatory and long-term sustainability goals. Hannah is the project manager for the Water Conservation and Reuse Grant Pilot Program\, the Water Conservation Challenge to Universities\, and helps promote water reuse and conservation through research and data analysis. Prior to DEP\, Hannah worked internationally for four years as an operations analyst\, where she monitored and promoted water and energy conservation projects. Hannah holds a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College. \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 Kathy Watkins\, P.E.Assistant Commissioner / City Engineer | City of Cambridge\nKathy is the Assistant Commissioner / City Engineer with the City of Cambridge Department of Public Works. She oversees the design and construction of city infrastructure including the City’s $175M Public Investment Plan\, as well as permitting private development in the City. She has been actively engaged with climate change preparedness and working to improve Cambridge’s resiliency through city projects\, regional collaboration\, and design standards for new development projects. Key to these climate change efforts has been the development of the City’s innovative floodviewer tool that provides projected flood information on a parcel level to help property owners understand the risks associated with climate change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n\nWhat is net zero water and why would one reuse water in a city?\nHow water balance planning should be incorporated into a project at the planning steps?\nHow does urban onsite water reuse work\, and how can it benefit a project’s water balance?\nWhat are the opportunities for urban water reuse in New England in general and Massachusetts in particular?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar is approved for the following continuing education credits:\n2 General LFA CE credits – living-future.org/lfa/2 AIA LU|HSW2 GBCI CE Hours for LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP Homes\, LEED AP ID+C\, LEED AP O+M\, and LEED Green Associate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information: when ordering a package deal\, it may take a few days to receive admission information for the courses included in the package. We thank you for your patience. \nBecome a Built Environment Plus Member to save an additional 15% on your registration! Become a member through Joinit then follow the on-boarding instructions to learn how to use your discount. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\nAre you experiencing financial hardship and may have difficulty affording the course tuition? We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please fill out the scholarship application and we will get back to you as soon as possible about your eligibility. \n \n \n Apply Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/deep-dive-into-net-zero-water-in-the-city/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tour,Collaborations,Courses,Panel,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000 DTSTAMP:20210616T172149Z CREATED:20200902T221106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T172149Z UID:16940-1602748800-1602756000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center DESCRIPTION:Home\nThe R.W. Kern Center Session | Oct. 15th\nIn the City Session | Dec. 9th\nThe Water/Energy Nexus Session | Feb. 25th\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 The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management\, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning\, design\, construction and operation. \nDeep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center will focus on the R.W. Kern Center\, at Hampshire College in Hampshire MA as a case study. The R.W. Kern Center received Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification\, with a very robust means of addressing the LBC’s water petal needs\, without connection to the municipal sewer. The Center features a net-positive water system\, meaning that 100% of the building’s water is sourced\, processed\, and managed on site.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PROMOTION\nRegister for all three courses\,get one FREE! \nFind this deal in the registration window below \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speakers\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 Sara DraperDirector of Educational Program and Outreach | R.W. Kern Center\, Hampshire College\nAs the R.W. Kern Center director and self-proclaimed “chief building ambassador” Sara works across campus and beyond to make the most of the educational and influential potential of the RWKC. Through building tours\, research partnerships\, courses\, community events\, and outreach to other LBC projects\, she showcases the RWKC as a powerhouse of educational innovation and a model for positive environmental change. Sara previously worked as a sustainability strategist at Bruner/Cott\, a Cambridge architectural firm\, and was part of the R.W. Kern Center project team. She’s an active member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association\, and with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and the Massachusetts Living Building Collaborative. \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 Christopher Chamberland\, P.E.Principal Civil Engineer | Berkshire Design Group\nMr. Chamberland has nine years of experience in site development\, roadway\, and utility design for various public and private clients in New England and the New York City area. His past projects include public plazas\, subdivisions\, municipal roadways\, site design for institutional facilities\, airports and public transit facilities. His work on a wide variety of civil engineering projects in rural\, suburban and urban settings have provided the experience necessary to take on most any design challenge. \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 Christopher Nielson Architect | Bruner/Cott\nChristopher is passionate about design that respects our building heritage\, supports community\, and addresses the issues of climate change. As project architect for the Kern Center\, Christopher brought project goals and ideas to life\, working closely with the rest of the project team to ensure that the rigorous criteria of the Living Building Challenge were met. Christopher regularly speaks at national and regional conferences ranging in topics from net zero water and energy design\, and currently serves as a committee member on the Climate Action Protection Committee\, the Envision Cambridge Environmental Committee\, and recently completed a term on the National Council for Architectural Registration Board’s Strategic Focus committee. \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 Bruce Douglas\, P.E.Vice President\, Business Development | Natural Systems Utilities\nBruce Douglas has over 32 years of experience in integrated water management\, specializing in the planning\, design\, construction\, and operation of integrated and onsite wastewater management systems for direct and indirect reuse. He has worked internationally\, in the Middle East\, Indonesia\, and China. Domestically\, Mr. Douglas has worked in both the public and private sectors in New England\, New York\, New Jersey\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, and California. At NSU\, Mr. Douglas has lead the New England design-build and operations groups and is currently responsible for business development. He recently played a key role in the establishment of a public-private partnership for a private onsite wastewater treatment facility which will treat wastewater\, for indirect reuse\, from both private and municipal sources. Mr. Douglas is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator\, with a B.S. Degree from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. degree from the University of Vermont. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n\nWhat is net zero water?\nWhat are the benefits of net zero water to the building owner and user(s)?\nHow can proactive planning and permitting achieve net zero outcomes in building design?\nHow net water is integrated in to site and building design?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n Natural Systems Utilities\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 NSU is a national leader in water reclamation and reuse innovation. We currently operate over 240 systems along with 160 innovative/alternative Title V facilities across the United States\, including the largest base of reuse and natural treatment systems. Our approach offers clients fully integrated and cost effective solutions that incorporate award-winning innovations in system design. NSU has built the unique capability to structure a full range of design\, build\, operations and ownership project solutions. Our reputation has been built on best in class execution capability\,  and on long term shared-value partnerships with the people and communities we serve. Learn more about Natural Systems Utilities here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n R.W. Kern Center\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 The R.W. Kern Center is the 17th certified Living Building in the world\, an embodiment of Hampshire’s values in practice and ideas in action. It meets the stringent requirements of the world’s most advanced green building standard\, the Living Building Challenge: it generates its own electricity\, collects and treats its own water\, and is built with local\, non-toxic\, and low-carbon materials. The 17\,000-sq-ft building is a major piece of Hampshire’s broad sustainability initiatives to make campus operations carbon neutral. This multi-functional building also serves as a living laboratory where students and the public study its innovative systems and performance. Learn more about the R.W. Kern Center here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information: when ordering a package deal\, it may take a few days to receive admission information for the courses included in the package. We thank you for your patience. \nBecome a Built Environment Plus Member to save an additional 15% on your registration! Become a member through Joinit then follow the on-boarding instructions to learn how to use your discount. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\nAre you experiencing financial hardship and may have difficulty affording the course tuition? We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please fill out the scholarship application and we will get back to you as soon as possible about your eligibility. \n \n \n Apply Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/deep-dive-into-net-zero-water-at-the-r-w-kern-center/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tour,Collaborations,Courses,Panel,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201009 DTSTAMP:20201001T152516Z CREATED:20201001T152511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T152516Z UID:17323-1602028800-1602201599@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Zero Carbon Conference 2020 DESCRIPTION:Zero Carbon Conference: Scaling our decarbonized future. \nThis exciting inaugural event is focused on the intersection of finance\, the A/E/C community\, and the building materials industry. The Zero Carbon Conference will knit together our community of developers\, architects\, engineers\, contractors\, interior designers\, and responsible manufacturers who are realizing zero carbon buildings and communities—along with ESG investors who can accelerate the decarbonized investments that are critical to bring them to scale. \nJoin together with 700 international thought leaders\, practitioners\, and ESG investors under the shared understanding that our future depends on the equitable acceleration of decarbonized projects in the built environment. Through keynotes\, plenaries\, sessions and individual networking opportunities\, the Zero Carbon Conference will unite attendees to deliver the technology\, the materials\, the know-how\, and the financing to pave the way for scalable transformation in global decarbonization efforts. \nFeaturing Keynote Speakers Tom Steyer and Georges C Benjamin\, MD. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steyer is well known for his climate activism and political grassroots organizing\, including founding  NextGen America\, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes young people ages 18-35 to turn out for progressive causes and candidates. \nDr. Benjamin is a well–known health policy leader\, practitioner and administrator. He currently serves as the executive director of the American Public Health Association\, the nation’s oldest and largest organization of public health professionals. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n About the International Living Future Institute\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 The International Living Future Institute is an environmental NGO committed to catalyzing the transformation toward communities that are socially just\, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. The Institute is premised on the belief that providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The Institute operates the Living Building Challenge\, the world’s most advanced\, holistic performance standard for buildings. It is a hub for many other visionary programs that support the transformation toward a living future. Learn more at www.living-future.org. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/international-living-future-institute-zero-carbon-conference-2020/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,conference,Living Future Collaborative,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T130000 DTSTAMP:20200722T165211Z CREATED:20200722T164017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T165211Z UID:15537-1597924800-1597928400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Bypass Your Inner Critic in Public Speaking: How to Speak up Without Feeling Like an Imposter DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Despite popular belief\, people’s top fear is NOT public speaking. That is a myth. For many people\, especially women\, the top fear is public JUDGMENT. \nAs a professional\, how do you OWN what you’re saying without feeling like a fraud? \nWhether you’re speaking up in an online virtual meeting\, a board meeting or giving a presentation\, you need to be able to speak with confidence to influence your listeners. \nKey Takeaways from this virtual workshop:·       Learn how to stop overthinking & be present when you speak.·       How to speak powerfully & authentically under pressure.·       How to bypass the number one saboteur in public speaking\, your inner critic.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \n \n \n \n \n  Webinar Speaker Mary Cheyne (Transformational Public Speaking Trainer & Coach / TEDx Speaker @Magnetic Podium) Mary Cheyne\, MBA\, is a Transformational Public Speaking Trainer & Coach\, and the 2009 World Champion of Public Speaking first runner-up\, out of 25\,000 contestants from 14 countries. Mary is a TEDx Speaker & has trained over 15\,000 people in 30 cities world-wide\, including those in Australia\, Europe\, Asia\, Canada\, and the US. She’s the best-selling author of the book “Present” Yourself in Public Speaking – Tell Your Inner Critic to SHUT UP! And the Real You to SPEAK UP! This vast experience has led Mary to one important\, unvarnished conclusion: “To communicate and persuade effectively\, the first person you need to convince is YOURSELF.” \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee\, a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields helping drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction and operation of the built environment. The committee provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/bypass-your-inner-critic-in-public-speaking-how-to-speak-up-without-feeling-like-an-imposter/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,EPMA,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T170000 DTSTAMP:20200806T144856Z CREATED:20200805T212404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144856Z UID:15917-1597237200-1597251600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\nIn “Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\,” participants develop an understanding of their current situation\, the challenges and barriers they face\, and the cultural and systemic dynamics that influence how they do business. They then deconstruct their workflow to identify critical changes they can put in place to achieve their business objectives. The instructor uses this highly interactive format to introduce participants to core educational principles related to change management and organizational effectiveness. \nSchedule:\n\n2 hours: Baseline and assessments\n2 hours: Establishing objectives and comprehensive\, specific changes that they need to make.\n\nThis course is part of the “Preparing for Change Course” Series\nEvery company has to implement new things – whether it is a new time sheet\, new project management software\, or a comprehensive initiative like diversity and inclusion. In these unprecedented times\, the challenges associated with change are heightened and intensified: how can a company navigate the process of change most effectively? How can you overcome resistance and build buy-in and momentum so there is faster adoption? How will your workflow and processes change in relation to new goals? How do you communicate internally and externally? How can you engage employees at different levels and across different business units? \nThis series of workshops digs into your unique business context and shows you how to apply the principles of change management so that you can be empowered to apply the same approach into the future\, when new challenges arise. \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n Is your company or organization interested in participating in this course series? Contact us at communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/preparing-for-change-understanding-your-baseline-and-setting-goals-4/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T170000 DTSTAMP:20200806T144804Z CREATED:20200803T161320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144804Z UID:15816-1597064400-1597078800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\nIn “Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\,” participants develop an understanding of their current situation\, the challenges and barriers they face\, and the cultural and systemic dynamics that influence how they do business. They then deconstruct their workflow to identify critical changes they can put in place to achieve their business objectives. The instructor uses this highly interactive format to introduce participants to core educational principles related to change management and organizational effectiveness. \nSchedule:\n\n2 hours: Baseline and assessments\n2 hours: Establishing objectives and comprehensive\, specific changes that they need to make.\n\nThis course is part of the “Preparing for Change Course” Series\nEvery company has to implement new things – whether it is a new time sheet\, new project management software\, or a comprehensive initiative like diversity and inclusion. In these unprecedented times\, the challenges associated with change are heightened and intensified: how can a company navigate the process of change most effectively? How can you overcome resistance and build buy-in and momentum so there is faster adoption? How will your workflow and processes change in relation to new goals? How do you communicate internally and externally? How can you engage employees at different levels and across different business units? \nThis series of workshops digs into your unique business context and shows you how to apply the principles of change management so that you can be empowered to apply the same approach into the future\, when new challenges arise. \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n Is your company or organization interested in participating in this course series? Contact us at communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/preparing-for-change-understanding-your-baseline-and-setting-goals-3/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T170000 DTSTAMP:20200806T144733Z CREATED:20200803T154249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144733Z UID:15797-1596805200-1596819600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\nIn “Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\,” participants develop an understanding of their current situation\, the challenges and barriers they face\, and the cultural and systemic dynamics that influence how they do business. They then deconstruct their workflow to start identifying critical changes they can put in place to achieve their business objectives. The instructor uses this highly interactive format to introduce participants to core educational principles related to change management and organizational effectiveness. \nSchedule:\n\n2 hours: Baseline and assessments\n2 hours: Establishing objectives and comprehensive\, specific changes that they need to make.\n\nThis course is part of the “Preparing for Change Course” Series\nEvery company has to implement new things – whether it is a new time sheet\, new project management software\, or a comprehensive initiative like diversity and inclusion. In these unprecedented times\, the challenges associated with change are heightened and intensified: how can a company navigate the process of change most effectively? How can you overcome resistance and build buy-in and momentum so there is faster adoption? How will your workflow and processes change in relation to new goals? How do you communicate internally and externally? How can you engage employees at different levels and across different business units? \nThis series of workshops digs into your unique business context and shows you how to apply the principles of change management so that you can be empowered to apply the same approach into the future\, when new challenges arise. \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n Is your company or organization interested in participating in this course series? Contact us at communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/preparing-for-change-understanding-your-baseline-and-setting-goals-2/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T170000 DTSTAMP:20200806T144932Z CREATED:20200803T145434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144932Z UID:15761-1596546000-1596560400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\nIn “Preparing for Change: Understanding Your Baseline and Setting Goals\,” participants develop an understanding of their current situation\, the challenges and barriers they face\, and the cultural and systemic dynamics that influence how they do business. They then deconstruct their workflow to identify critical changes they can put in place to achieve their business objectives. The instructor uses this highly interactive format to introduce participants to core educational principles related to change management and organizational effectiveness. \nSchedule:\n\n2 hours: Baseline and assessments\n2 hours: Establishing objectives and comprehensive\, specific changes that they need to make.\n\nThis course is part of the “Preparing for Change Course” Series\nEvery company has to implement new things – whether it is a new time sheet\, new project management software\, or a comprehensive initiative like diversity and inclusion. In these unprecedented times\, the challenges associated with change are heightened and intensified: how can a company navigate the process of change most effectively? How can you overcome resistance and build buy-in and momentum so there is faster adoption? How will your workflow and processes change in relation to new goals? How do you communicate internally and externally? How can you engage employees at different levels and across different business units? \nThis series of workshops digs into your unique business context and shows you how to apply the principles of change management so that you can be empowered to apply the same approach into the future\, when new challenges arise. \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n Is your company or organization interested in participating in this course series? Contact us at communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/preparing-for-change-understanding-your-baseline-and-setting-goals/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T170000 DTSTAMP:20200720T181254Z CREATED:20200630T205440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T181254Z UID:15035-1596099600-1596128400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:** “LEED Green Associate Exam Prep” will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. **\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n\nThe LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the LEED Green Associate. This eight-hour course is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam\, feel free to bring these questions to class and the instructor will cover these identified areas. \nThis is a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, students\, and anyone interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED rating system\, green building operations\, and green building construction. Upon completion of the class\, employees will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. Please note that the national office has lowered their student rate to $100–read more at usbgc.org. By passing the exam\, employees will earn the LEED Green Associate credential. \nThe course is divided into the following\, one-hour long sessions: \n\nIntroduction – This section will explain the LEED Green Associate credentialing process and serve as an introduction to LEED\, sustainability\, the USGBC\, the GBCI\, and the LEED rating system.\nLocation and Transportation / Sustainable Sites – Topics include site issues such as connectivity\, transportation\, erosion\, landscaping\, and heat island effect.\nWater Efficiency / Energy and Atmosphere – Topics include water issues (plumbing efficiency\, irrigation\, process water\, etc.) and energy and atmosphere issues (demand\, efficiency\, renewable energy\, ozone-depleting substances\, etc.).\nMaterials and Resources – Topics include procurement and waste diversion.\nIndoor Environmental Quality – Topics include indoor environmental quality issues such as occupant comfort and green cleaning.\nInnovation / Regional Priority / Certification Process – This section will explain the LEED certification process\, as well as the Innovation and Regional Priority categories.\nExam Review – Discussion of exam format and registration and sample exam questions.\nExam Review – Reviewing sample exam questions.\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 This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-preparation-green-building-training-program-4/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000 DTSTAMP:20200406T175420Z CREATED:20200403T174609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T175420Z UID:13607-1587474000-1587477600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Managing Change in Crisis DESCRIPTION:Managing change is a constant in business\, but in these times\, we are faced with more and faster changes with no way to predict what will happen from day to day. Pervasive uncertainty kills productivity and morale. Successful change management results from a combination of effective leadership\, clear and targeted communication\, team building\, emotional intelligence and appropriate levels of transparency. Leaders need to create for employees as much safety and predictability as they can\, as well as some level of perceived control in their lives. The practical tools and approaches shared in this webinar are useful all the time\, and especially valuable during this pandemic and attendees will leave with immediately applicable strategies.\n\nThis course is also available through the Workforce Training grant.\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Presenter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Barbra Batshalom\n Sustainable Performance Institute\, Founder \n Barbra has been a leader in the green building movement since 1998 when she left 12 years of traditional architecture practice to found The Green Roundtable (GRT) a nonprofit whose mission was making green building mainstream. GRT was the USGBC’s Affiliate in MA for 9 years and supported the growth of the LEED program.  \nSustainable Performance Institute (SPI)\, originally a program of GRT\, focuses on high-level interventions to institutionalize sustainability at the organizational level in processes\, systems and policies nationally\, working with companies to implement change management strategies and achieve measurable improvements in performance and profitability across their portfolios. SPI’s SMARTsustainability ™ program provides a framework to evaluate the capability of A/E/C firms to deliver consistent\, high quality sustainability services and was adopted by HUD for affordable housing developers.  \nSPI’s transformative workshop programs have been delivered to hundreds of organizations nation-wide to help raise the bar on professional practice in the industry. Barbra is an adjunct professor teaching Sustainable Real Estate Development in Brandeis University’s International Business School. She has served on numerous boards\, government task forces and committees to help develop public and corporate policies for sustainability and teaches courses on change management for sustainability for professionals around the world.  \nHer work focuses on the intersection of systems\, processes and culture. With a diverse background of fine arts\, social psychology and 20+ years in architecture and sustainability consulting\, she brings a variety of skills to her work and a unique perspective engaging the human dynamics of decision-making and creative collaboration to technical work. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/managing-change-in-crisis/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Courses,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T140000 DTSTAMP:20200406T175517Z CREATED:20200403T171016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T175517Z UID:13583-1586869200-1586872800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Boost Organizational Resilience: People\, Processes\, Places Thriving in a Time of Crisis DESCRIPTION:We are now seeing how critical organizational resilience is and how unprepared we are to deal with the human side of a crisis – from business continuity to psychological health. This webinar addresses the three pillars of resilience: People\, processes\, places\, with a focus on the people and people-related processes. We address business processes\, single points of failure\, data security\, managing people in a virtual environment and more. We will record and archive this presentation if you can not join live. \n\nIn our industry\, we think of resilience predominantly as a physical infrastructure issue – passive survivability\, uninterrupted power supply\, and managing storm surges and flooding. The other side of resilience is business continuity and the human aspect of organizational function. Our current experience with COVID-19 is truly emphasizing how critical it is to be prepared to address the human dimension and manage operations from that perspective. \nThis webinar will address the issues of enhancing organizational resilience during times of crisis in general and a pandemic in particular. In the current situation where most people are working remotely\, a variety of business processes\, and ‘cultural’ norms are adversely affected. We will discuss the three pillars of resilience: People\, processes\, places\, with a focus on the people and people-related processes. \nStaff who are in managerial or leadership positions\, will need to adapt leadership styles to accommodate the new reality of remote teams\, and cultivate a stronger sense of team membership to facilitate productivity. In addition\, staff will have the increased burden of balancing work obligations and home responsibilities (especially if they have younger children or others requiring more care). \nThe webinar will provide answers for the following questions:1.     What are the psychological principles that should guide engaging with employees throughout the process of dealing with crisis?2.     How can a “single point of failure” be avoided?3.     Which of our business processes are vulnerable to disruption?4.     How do we avoid burnout and employee turnover? \nWe will review practical “fixes” addressing issues related to communication; structuring the workday; and maintaining staff engagement. Finally\, we will review strategies for self-care\, personal resilience\, and caring for others (employees\, family members\, etc.). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Presenter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Guy Sapirstein\n Resilience Consulting \n With a PhD in Clinical Psychology\, Guy has been on the cutting edge of applied social science for the past 20 years. Following the events of September 11\, 2001 he began collaborating on the development of models for enhancing resilience through individual\, community and organizational preparedness and response. Those models have been successfully implemented across the United States and internationally. Currently he splits his time between coaching clients on personal and organizational resilience\, helping leaders implement strategies for resilience in their organizations\, and providing resilience focused psychotherapy for individuals and couples.\n\n \nAn experienced speaker\, Guy has presented at numerous conferences including the first UN sponsored International Strategy for Disaster Reduction conference in Davos\, Switzerland.  His articles have appeared in academic journals\, trade publications and textbooks. Additionally\, he co-authored several manuals (on crisis response and interventions) that have been translated into several languages and widely distributed by IBM Corporation as part of their crisis response following disasters in the USA\, Pakistan\, China\, the Philippines and Haiti. Guy holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut and a BA in Social Studies from Bar-Ilan University in Israel. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/boost-organizational-resilience-people-processes-places-thriving-in-a-time-of-crisis/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Courses,webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR