BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150217 CREATED:20201125T190510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T013826Z UID:10001633-1608022800-1608028200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Morning Brew: Zero Carbon Zoning - Boston's Future in Context DESCRIPTION:Start your day with the Built Environment Plus (BE+) community for a live virtual conversation\, hosted by Meredith Elbaum\, with leading professionals driving our Zero Carbon Future. This session will be a morning talkshow style discussion with opportunity for audience participation. \nAs you may have heard\, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) recently launched a Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning Initiative that is assessing and identifying strategies to strengthen green building zoning requirements to a zero net carbon standard for new construction. This is a critical step for advancing practices to meet Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s goal for Boston to be carbon neutral by 2050.  Learn more about Boston’s initiative here. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear more about Boston’s efforts\, how they fit in context within Massachusetts and cities around the country\, and the implications for how this affects future business and development. \n \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 John Dalzell\, AIA\, LEED FellowSenior Architect | Boston Planning & Development Agency\nJohn is a Senior Architect for Sustainable Development at the Boston Planning & Development Agency and a champion for Green Building and Community Programs. John has been deeply involved with USGBC and LEED for many years now\, as illustrated by his awarded position as LEED Fellow\, Accredited Professional in BD+C and Neighborhood Development\, and as a founding member of the USGBC Massachusetts chapter (now BE+). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Claire McKenna\nSenior Associate | Rocky Mountain Institute\nClaire is a member of the Building Electrification team at Rocky Mountain Institute\, working with policymakers\, NGOs\, and other stakeholders to tackle a significant piece of the US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions puzzle: direct emissions from buildings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rick MalmstromExecutive Director\, Sustainable Operations | Alexandria Real Estate Equities\nRick Malmstrom is the Executive Director of Sustainable Operations at Alexandria Real Estate Equities. In this role Rick oversees the sustainability efforts in operations and in new developments\, at Alexandria’s Greater Boston Region\, which currently covers over 7 Million square feet of properties. Focusing on energy usage and carbon reduction efforts\, Rick leads efforts to build sustainable and resiliency attributes into new construction projects. \nRick also serves on the City of Cambridge Net Zero Task Force and the City of Cambridge Climate Resilience Zoning Task Force\, providing sector input into future plans for net zero efforts being explored by the city. Rick also participates in A Better City’s Efficient and Resilient Buildings Working Group\, helping to provide input into Boston’s efforts to reduce carbon\, via their Climate Action Plan and their Building Emission Performance Standard. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Knowles\nDirector of Sustainable Design | BR+A\nJacob Knowles leads BR+A’s sustainability consulting team. He is the champion for over 2 million square feet of Net Zero projects\, winning awards such as AIA COTE Top Ten\, I2SL Go Beyond\, and grants for high performance and zero net energy buildings. He is currently a consultant to the City of Boston\, City of Somerville and the MA DOER on carbon neutral zoning and net zero codes.  He is also a board member of the Boston Society for Architecture. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colin Schless\, LEED\, CPHC\nVice President | Thornton Tomasetti\nColin Schless is a vice president of Thorton Tomasetti’s Sustainability practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Host\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meredith Elbaum\, AIA\, LEED APExecutive Director | Built Environment Plus\nAs a sustainability advocate and educator\, Meredith joined Built Environment Plus as Executive Director\, in November 2017\, where she drives sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment. \nBefore becoming ED\, she was developing climate action plans\, master plans\, design guidelines and green buildings as President of the Elbaum Group and she launched the Health Product Declaration\, as its Interim Executive Director. For almost a decade\, Meredith was Director of Sustainable Design at Sasaki. During that time she helped in USGBC MA Chapter’s creation and served as a founding board member. She earned a BArch from Rice University\, a MSArch from MIT\, and currently teaches at Wentworth Institute of Technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarship Application\n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t let cost be the reason for not attending this event. Apply for free admission. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How would free registration for this event further your professional goals in sustainable building?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others further their own professional goals?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8 + 5 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/zero-carbon-zoning-bostons-future-in-context/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150217 CREATED:20200902T221326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T172906Z UID:10001388-1607500800-1607508000@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:20201201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20201031T205742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201108T150249Z UID:10001630-1606809600-1606815000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Getting to Zero (Energy) | ILFI Education Series DESCRIPTION:Join your local Living Future Collaborative for a live-viewing of ILFI’s online course: Getting to Zero: “Net Zero Energy Building Projects”. \nThe International Living Future Institute’s Net Zero Energy Building Certification sets out to highlight buildings that are high efficiency and Net Positive Energy producers. This course will explore the growth and exciting path of Net Zero Energy within the sustainable building movement using examples of a range of building types including commercial\, educational and residential. Participants will learn the basic elements of NZEB Certification and highlight inspiring case studies including project teams’ motivation for pursuing Net Zero Energy Building Certification\, how they achieved it\, and how they maintain performance over time. \nHosted by the collaborative facilitators\, DiAnn Tufts (PCA) and Jim Newman (Linnean Solutions)\, we will view ILFI’s foundational content as a community and conclude with a brief discussion session digging deeper into to the content & case-based applicability. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVESIdentify the key elements of the ILFI’s Net Zero Energy Building Certification.Compare different strategies used in Certified Net Zero Energy Buildings.Understand how projects track and maintain Net Zero Energy performance overtime.Learn how to apply Net Zero design techniques to your projects. \n1 AIA LU|HSW 1 GBCI CE hour 1 Foundational LFA Credit available for those who\, following the showing\, pay for the course via ILFI\, take and pass the online quiz. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/getting-to-zero-energy-ilfi-education-series/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20201101T202749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T011621Z UID:10001631-1605785400-1605792600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green: Leading Through Adversity DESCRIPTION:We NEED Each other now more than ever.\n\n\n\nWomen are driving the sustainability of the built environment. We are tasked with the most important mission of all: healing the earth. \nThis event is for professionals to network and connect with leaders in the field\, promote women’s leadership across the environmental and built environment industry\, and to channel our efforts to build a better world where people have equal access to and are involved in leadership and decision-making. \nAt Women in Green: Leading Through Adversity we will share how each of us is adapting our leadership strategies during the pandemic and find inspiration through example of some of our community members.  This event will be a combination of listening and active participation. \nLUNCH is Included. \nWhile we’d prefer meeting over breakfast in person\, please enjoy lunch as a gift from Blue Cross Blue Shield MA. All registrants will be emailed a $25 gift Grubhub certificate  to order lunch on the day of the event.* \n\n\n*must register at least 24 hours before the event to receive the gift. Limited to the first 200 registrants. \n \n\n\nExpect a  series of interactive conversations. \nWe will go into breakout rooms\, between listening to leaders in our industry\, and discuss what we heard and how it resonates or doesn’t.  You should have the chance for personal conversations with at least 20 other women. \nBe prepared to share your cameras (although we understand if you can’t). \n*Upgrade to the latest version of ZOOM prior to the event so we can use its latest features. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our 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 Scholarship Application: Don't let cost be the reason for not attending this event. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How would free registration for this event further your professional goals in sustainable building?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others advance their own professional goals?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4 + 9 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-leading-through-adversity/ LOCATION:Online event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20201031T181043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201108T150134Z UID:10001629-1605771900-1605778200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to "Living" Affordable Housing | ILFI Education Series DESCRIPTION:Join your local Living Future Collaborative for a live-viewing of the International Living Future Institute’s online course\, Intro to “Living” Affordable Housing.Our future is sustainable only if all people have opportunities to live in healthy and affordable homes. The Living Building Challenge™ is a building certification program\, advocacy tool\, and philosophy that defines the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment possible today. \nThis session will explore environmental\, health\, and equity issues critical to affordable housing and discuss ways to positively address these issues through the framework of the Living Building Challenge. Real-world examples of affordable housing projects that are leading the way to a Living Future will be presented along with some of the strategies they are using to rapidly diminish the gap between current limits and the end-game positive solutions we seek. This course will also touch on ways these projects can act as catalysts for positive change in their larger communities. \nHosted by the collaborative facilitators\, DiAnn Tufts (PCA) and Jim Newman (Linnean Solutions)\, we will view ILFI’s foundational content as a community and conclude with a brief discussion session digging deeper into to the content & case-based applicability. \nAGENDA7:45am – 8:00am Optional Networking8:00am – 9:00am Webinar Viewing9:00am – 9:30am Facilitated Discussion \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand how the philosophy and goals of the Living Building Challenge align with the mission and goals of affordable housing\, especially in terms of equity\, health\, community\, and resiliency. Understand how meeting the requirements can benefit affordable housing residents. Identify key environmental\, health\, and equity issues critical to affordable housing. Learn how current projects are applying the Living Building Challenge philosophy to create positive change for residents and the larger community. \n1 AIA LU|HSW 1 GBCI CE hour 1 Foundational LFA Credit available for those who\, following the showing\, pay for the course via ILFI\, take and pass the online quiz. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-living-affordable-housing-ilfi-education-series/ LOCATION:Online event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20200722T152748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T152753Z UID:10001624-1605549600-1605555000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:** This month’s EPMA meeting will now be hosted virtually in response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. A Google Hangouts invite will be sent through the EPMA newsletter and to registered attendees on Eventbrite. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation!a \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Lindsey Machamer\, Jasmine Abdollahi \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\n\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-32/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20200701T161726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T233641Z UID:10001618-1603900800-1603908000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building Tech Forum materialsCAN: Getting to Zero With Embodied Carbon DESCRIPTION:Location: Remote Web Conference \nDate: Wednesday\, October 28th\, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT) \nBuilding Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 wanted to better understand how our carbon footprint will change to accommodate the Commonwealth’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. Now\, we’re narrowing in on a particular type of carbon that’s standing in the way of carbon neutrality: embodied carbon. \nThe Materials Carbon Action Network (materialsCAN) states that “embodied carbon will be responsible for almost half of total new construction emissions between now and 2050. Unlike operational carbon emissions\, which can be reduced over time with building energy efficiency renovations and the use of renewable energy\, embodied carbon emissions are locked in place as soon as a building is built. It is critical that we get a handle on embodied carbon now if we hope to phase out fossil fuel emissions by the year 2050.” Handling embodied carbon then is an important objective for innovative sustainable design – this upcoming Building Tech Forum will tackle exactly this issue. \nBuilding Tech Forum materialsCAN: Getting to Zero with Embodied Carbon brings together members of the Materials Carbon Action Network to explore the future of embodied carbon. Through five-minute lightning talks\, experts will discuss the future of materials that prioritize embodied carbon\, important materials to consider\, and other critical design challenges. Afterwards\, meet your favorite speakers in our breakout room session and talk about the issues that struck you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and to connect with the people behind the amazing innovations happening within our community! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-tech-forum-materialscan-getting-to-zero-with-embodied-carbon/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tech Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BTF-materialsCAN-banner-with-logos-w-color-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20200930T175258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T180152Z UID:10001627-1603387800-1603391400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Crack the Code! Trivia Night with the Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts DESCRIPTION:Building Codes are famous for being long\, confusing\, and complicated\, so let’s “crack” them through trivia night! All questions will be based on the Boston climate zone requirements as set in IECC 2015 code\, which is used as a basis for many codes in place today. Come join us and learn more about the IECC 2015 (International Energy Conservation Code) in a fun-filled virtual trivia night!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA)\nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals cross 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. \nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our Facebook group\, our LinkedIn group\, or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/crack-open-the-code-trivia-night-with-emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts/ LOCATION:Online event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20200722T151633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T151637Z UID:10001623-1603130400-1603135800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:** This month’s EPMA meeting will now be hosted virtually. A Zoom invite will be sent through the EPMA newsletter and to registered attendees on Eventbrite. ** \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation!a \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Lindsey Machamer\, Jasmine Abdollahi \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\n\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-31/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150218 CREATED:20200902T221106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T172149Z UID:10001386-1602748800-1602756000@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;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200817T225825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140423Z UID:10001384-1602579600-1602608400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP® Prep: Keeping People WELL During the COVID-19 Era | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION: WELL AP® Prep: Keeping People WELL During the COVID-19 Era \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n8 Hour Training presented by Built Environment Plus \nMost people spend up to 90 percent of their time in buildings – while the health of the building is highly critical\, it is a component that was often overlooked. Now with the advent of COVID-19\, our perspective on this component has changed: building designers and operators must re-examine how we navigate offices\, restaurants\, stores\, schools\, and residential common areas. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out new guidelines for the health and safety of the indoor space. Fortunately\, the WELL Building Standard® provides the knowledge necessary to make the health and well-being of building residents an even greater priority. \nThe WELL standard is an evidence-base verified rating system focused on operational policies\, maintenance protocols\, and the health of the occupants. WELL is grounded in the premise that buildings play a leading role in supporting the health and well-being of the residents. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 covers the financial\, societal\, and environmental benefits of WELL certification. This course will explain the seven concepts of the WELL Building standard\, strategies to achieve them\, the health impacts they address\, and summarize the certification process of the WELL Building Standard. \nThe overlap between the WELL Standard and COVID-19 mitigation strategies for buildings will also be discussed\, especially in regards to the WELL Health-Safety Rating. This rating system is an evidence-based\, third-party verified rating for all facility types\, focused on operational policies\, maintenance protocols\, emergency plans and stakeholder education to address a post-COVID-19 environment now and broader health and safety-related issues into the future. \nThe WELL AP® Exam Prep Class will have nine sections over the course of one day. Upon completion of the class\, students will be eligible to sit for the WELL AP exam. \nThe following core concepts will be covered: \n\nCleaning and Sanitation Procedures\nAir and Water Quality Management\nEmergency Preparedness Programs\nHealth Service Resources\nStakeholder Engagement and Communication\nHealth-Safety Rating and COVID-19 mitigation strategies for building design\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steven BurkeDirector of Sustainability | Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc. \nSteven is the Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc.\, a regional construction firm based in Massachusetts. \nSteven has guided the sustainability process on over twenty million square feet of projects across many different building types and sizes\, including but not limited to: k-12 schools\, higher education facilities\, mid-rise and high-rise residential\, commercial interiors\, retail interiors\, and commercial office buildings.  \nHe has been a member of the Urban Land Institute’s Health Leaders Network\, is a LEED and WELL Faculty member\, a Fitwel Ambassador\, and a Certified Passive House Consultant. \nHe has a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University\, and he blends business and science to specialize in sustainability\, resiliency\, and health and wellness strategies for the built environment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-prep-keeping-people-well-during-the-covid-19-era/ LOCATION:Online event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200929T160914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T141754Z UID:10001626-1602149400-1602169200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2020 Zero Energy for Commercial Buildings Conference DESCRIPTION:In Eversource’s continued commitment to helping build the next generation of commercial zero energy buildings\, they’re excited to announce their 4th annual conference! Learn from the experts at NREL\, AKF\, The Stone House Group\, and Acton-Boxborough Regional School District about how commercial zero energy buildings have been designed and constructed. Energy Efficiency Consultants from Eversource will also speak about technical and financial support available through energy efficiency programs to support zero energy buildings. This event will be held virtually. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n Keynote (9:30 AM – 10:20 AM) Introduction Nick Jones\, Eversource \nMoving from the Zero Pathway to the Zero Highway Paul Torcellini\, NREL Principal Engineer for Commercial Buildings Research Groupintroduced by Nick Jones\, Residential New Construction – Program Lead\, Eversource \nSession 1 – (10:30 AM – 11:20 AM)AFK Group – Zero Energy Case Study – Verification & Commissioning Brendan McGrath\, PE\, CCP\, LEED® AP; Shannon Kaplan\, PE\, LEED® AP- \nSession 2 (11:30AM – 12:00 PM) How Eversource can Support ZE Projects Jillian Corley\, Kimberly Cullinane\, and Mike Loughlin\, Eversource \nSession 3 – (1:00 PM – 01:50 PM) The Stone House Group – Zero Energy Case StudiesDarren Cassel\, The Stone House Group \nSession 4 – (02:00 PM – 02:50 PM) Triple Net Zero Energy Journey John David Head\, Director of School Operation\, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n About Eversource\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eversource is New England’s largest energy delivery company\, with approximately 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut\, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Eversource partners with like-minded companies and stakeholders to conduct their business in a responsible and sustainable way\, providing the best solutions for their customers and the communities they serve. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2020-zero-energy-for-commercial-buildings-conference/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,conference,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200611T170440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T204718Z UID:10001612-1602147600-1602176400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® BD+C Exam Preparation | Green Building Training Program 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\nThe LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the LEED AP professional exam. This LEED AP Building Design and Construction training will walk through the requirements and calculations required for the following LEED credits: Sustainable Sites\, Water Efficiency\, Energy & Atmosphere\, Materials & Resources\, and Indoor Environmental Quality. Completing this course will prepare you for the prestigious LEED AP professional credential. \nThe LEED AP BD+C training also targets credit categories and summarizes the key points you will need to know to be successful on your LEED 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. \nWhat you’ll learn in the LEED AP Building Design and Construction Training Course: \n\nLearn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis \nIdentify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System \nPrepare for the exam by focusing on key topics \nDiscuss the requirements and implementation strategies of each credit/prerequisite \n\nLEED AP BD+C TRAINING OUTLINE \n\nIntroduction to the LEED AP Building Design + Construction Exam \nLocation and Transportation \nSustainable Sites \nWater Efficiency \nEnergy and Atmosphere \nMaterials and Resources \nIndoor Environmental Quality \nInnovation and the Integrative Process\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-bdc-exam-prep/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201009 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20201001T152511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T152516Z UID:10001628-1602028800-1602201599@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;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200925 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200908T154009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T154014Z UID:10001625-1600819200-1600991999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BuildingEnergy NYC 2020 DESCRIPTION:Now in its ninth year\, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design\, energy efficiency\, and renewable energy. Last year’s event brought more than 400 professionals from across the industry together to learn from and network with one another. Every year\, sessions are chosen by a committee of NESEA Members and highlight best practices and lessons learned. \nThe 2020 event will take place as virtual conference and trade show on Wednesday & Thursday\, September 23 & 24. Through one virtual platform you can connect with colleagues\, view live demos and interactive breakouts from our sponsors and partners\, livestream 19 accredited sessions\, engage in discussion with speakers\, and access recorded content for a full year after the event. You can earn AIA\, BPI\, LEED GBCI\, PE\, RESNET\, and PHIUS CPHC CEUs. \nThe conference theme of BuildingEnergy NYC 2020 is Carbon. Given the urgency with which we must dramatically reduce carbon emissions\, we are expanding the scope of BuildingEnergy NYC beyond operational performance to include the carbon impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle. We’ve come a long way in figuring out how to make buildings operate at peak efficiency; let’s now examine how these high-performing projects can operate effectively on a rapidly decarbonizing grid. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) helps high-performance building and renewable energy professionals improve their practices by learning from and networking with each other. Founded in 1975\, it is a member-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built environment. Learn more at nesea.org. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildingenergy-nyc-2020/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,conference,Courses,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200722T145936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T150349Z UID:10001622-1600711200-1600716600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:** This month’s EPMA meeting will now be hosted virtually in response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. A Google Hangouts invite will be sent through the EPMA newsletter and to registered attendees on Eventbrite. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation!a \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Lindsey Machamer\, Jasmine Abdollahi \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\n\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-30/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200429T223600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T215407Z UID:10001605-1599125400-1599150600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Two-Part Building Energy Modeling Course Part 2 | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event is a two-part series. The course is arranged in this way to allow you to practice the energy modeling in between courses:\nClass 1: Aug 20th from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM\nClass 2: Sept 3rd from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIntroduction to Energy Modeling with eQuest\n12 Hour Training presented by Built Environment Plus \nBuilding Energy Modeling is a versatile\, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design\, green certification\, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives. The importance of creating energy models for a building is growing as we focus on building energy efficiency as a key strategy to fight climate change and global heating. \nLearning Objectives: After completing the course\, attendees will be able to: 1) describe how modeling is used as part of an integrative design process 2) construct simple commercial building energy models using eQuest 3) interpret the results of energy models 4) distinguish between design models and validation models \nPrerequisites and Target Audience What will students need to know or do before starting this course? This is a hands-on\, project-based course that will give you the confidence to use energy modeling on your projects. While there are no specific pre-requisites\, knowledge of the building industry and basic building science will be helpful. \nThe course will be spread across two days. At the conclusion of day one\, attendees will be asked to perform modeling exercises (aka homework) outside of class\, to be completed by the next class session. Each section will build upon previous work in class. By the end of the class\, students will have created\, run and QCed an energy model on a building of their choosing. Along the way\, we’ll touch on the uses of energy modeling in an integrated design process\, and some of the standards that apply to energy modeling such as ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G. \nNote that students will need access to a computer with the Windows operating system\, and administrative rights to be able to load the eQuest software.  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Detailed Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1Day 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 19:30 AM – Start• Introductions• Uses of Energy Simulation• Overview of eQuest• Intro to Our Project• Setting up Building Geometry \n12:30 – 1PM Lunch Break• Internal Loads• HVAC systems• Energy Targets• Parametric Runs \n4:00 PM – Finished for the Day \nGoal for Day 11) Download and install eQuest2) Get a general familiarity with the eQuest interface3) Set up our Model in Wizard Mode4) Identify an Energy Target for our project5) Run Parametics to identify three energy saving strategies \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 29:30 AM – Start• Recap\, Q & A• Intro to Detailed Mode• Tips and Tricks•Creating Code Baseline \n12:30 – 1PM Lunch Break• Working Session• Modeling Uncommon Systems• Quality Control• Wrap up \n4:00 PM – Finished for the Day \nGoals for Day 21) Move into to Detailed Mode2) Create your Code Baseline3) QC Your Results4) Learn some tips and tricks \n \n \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. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/two-part-building-energy-modeling-course-part-2-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200722T164017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T165211Z UID:10001372-1597924800-1597928400@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:20200820T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200429T164636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T215248Z UID:10001604-1597915800-1597939200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Two-Part Building Energy Modeling Course Part 1 | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event is a two-part series. The course is arranged in this way to allow you to practice the energy modeling in between courses:\nClass 1: Aug 20th from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM\nClass 2: Sept 3rd from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIntroduction to Energy Modeling with eQuest\n12 Hour Training presented by Built Environment Plus \nBuilding Energy Modeling is a versatile\, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design\, green certification\, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives. The importance of creating energy models for a building is growing as we focus on building energy efficiency as a key strategy to fight climate change and global heating. \nLearning Objectives: After completing the course\, attendees will be able to: 1) describe how modeling is used as part of an integrative design process 2) construct simple commercial building energy models using eQuest 3) interpret the results of energy models 4) distinguish between design models and validation models \nPrerequisites and Target Audience What will students need to know or do before starting this course? This is a hands-on\, project-based course that will give you the confidence to use energy modeling on your projects. While there are no specific pre-requisites\, knowledge of the building industry and basic building science will be helpful. \nThe course will be spread across two days. At the conclusion of day one\, attendees will be asked to perform modeling exercises (aka homework) outside of class\, to be completed by the next class session. Each section will build upon previous work in class. By the end of the class\, students will have created\, run and QCed an energy model on a building of their choosing. Along the way\, we’ll touch on the uses of energy modeling in an integrated design process\, and some of the standards that apply to energy modeling such as ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G. \nNote that students will need access to a computer with the Windows operating system\, and administrative rights to be able to load the eQuest software.  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Detailed Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1Day 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 19:30 AM – Start• Introductions• Uses of Energy Simulation• Overview of eQuest• Intro to Our Project• Setting up Building Geometry \n12:30 – 1PM Lunch Break• Internal Loads• HVAC systems• Energy Targets• Parametric Runs \n4:00 PM – Finished for the Day \nGoal for Day 11) Download and install eQuest2) Get a general familiarity with the eQuest interface3) Set up our Model in Wizard Mode4) Identify an Energy Target for our project5) Run Parametics to identify three energy saving strategies \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 29:30 AM – Start• Recap\, Q & A• Intro to Detailed Mode• Tips and Tricks•Creating Code Baseline \n12:30 – 1PM Lunch Break• Working Session• Modeling Uncommon Systems• Quality Control• Wrap up \n4:00 PM – Finished for the Day \nGoals for Day 21) Move into to Detailed Mode2) Create your Code Baseline3) QC Your Results4) Learn some tips and tricks \n \n \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. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/two-part-building-energy-modeling-course-part-1-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200723T193933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T181222Z UID:10001374-1597737600-1597743000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:How Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings? DESCRIPTION:A conclusion to our conversation series New Perspectives on Health & Well-being features a discussion between Dr. Joseph G. Allen (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) and the series’ building industry experts.  \nOver eight weeks of early Tuesday morning conversations\, industry experts presented an overview of a specific COVID-19 mitigation topic\, through a sustainability lens. The conversations with attendees that followed addressed issues like what building owners are asking for\, which solutions are proving most effective\, and how these strategies measure up against various sustainability imperatives. In addition to the priority of human health through reduced viral transmission\, we discussed the long-term impacts on health (like ozone and UV exposure)\, the environment (like GHG emissions from increased energy use)\, and the economy (capital as well as operational cost).  \nOptimally\, building industry professionals in practice look holistically at all aspects of impact when making decisions. So to close the conversation series\, we are bringing back all of our industry expert presenters for a final 90-minute discussion. Dr. Allen will begin with an introductory 15-minute presentation to set the stage for over an hour of discussion with the previous presenters and the building engineering and design community at large. Please join us as we debate the merits of various COVID-19 mitigation strategies\, their sustainability impacts\, and suggestions for moving forward addressing health and sustainability in the built environment. \nThis Panel Will Feature… \nAir Filtration: John Swift\, Principal\, Buro Happold Engineering \nFresh Air: Patrick Murphy\, Director of Sustainable Design\, Vanderweil Engineers \nHumidity Control: Nora McCawley\, Mechanical Engineer\, Buro Happold Engineering \nPressurization: Paul Tsang\, Director of Engineering\, Jacobs \nUV Light: Eric Edman\, Senior Associate\, BR+A Consulting Engineers \nAir Monitoring: Kathleen Hetrick\, Sr. Sustainability Engineer\, Buro Happold Engineering \nAntimicrobials: Monica Nakielski\, Dir.\, Sustainability and Enviro. Health\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts \nCleaning Practices:  Tim Conway\, Vice President Sustainability\, Shaw Industries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to the DLR Group for sponsoring this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n * If there is a financial hardship and you are interested in attending\, please reach out to us at communications@builtenvironmentplus.org * \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MenuHome\nHow Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings?\nAntimicrobials\nAir Filtration\nAir Monitoring\nCleaning Practices\nFresh Air\nHumidity Control\nPressurization\nUV Light\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have Questions or Conversation Topics? Reach out below:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15 + 13 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/how-sustainable-are-covid-19-mitigation-strategies-for-buildings/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Conversation Series,Panel,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200817T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200722T144653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T150604Z UID:10001621-1597687200-1597692600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:** This month’s EPMA meeting will now be hosted virtually. A Zoom invite will be sent through the EPMA newsletter and to registered attendees on Eventbrite. ** \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation!a \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Lindsey Machamer\, Jasmine Abdollahi \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\n\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-29/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200207T175336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T165053Z UID:10001583-1597305600-1597422600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BuildingEnergy Boston Conference\, hosted by NESEA DESCRIPTION:Attend the BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show\, an event designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design\, energy efficiency\, and renewable energy. Hosted by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)\, this year’s event is Thursday & Friday\, August 13 & 14. The theme of BuildingEnergy Boston 2020 is Transforming Existing Buildings\, with additional emphasis on decarbonization and on bringing more diverse communities into the discussion. Register at: nesea.org/be20 \nThis conference is hosted by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)\, which helps high-performance building and renewable energy professionals improve their practices by learning from and networking with each other. Founded in 1975\, it is a member-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built environment. Learn more at nesea.org. \n \n Learn More URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/12919/ LOCATION:Westin Boston Waterfront\, 425 Summer St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150219 CREATED:20200805T212404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144856Z UID:10001382-1597237200-1597251600@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:20260403T150220 CREATED:20200803T161320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144804Z UID:10001380-1597064400-1597078800@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:20260403T150220 CREATED:20200803T154249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144733Z UID:10001378-1596805200-1596819600@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:20260403T150220 CREATED:20200803T145434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T144932Z UID:10001376-1596546000-1596560400@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:20260403T150220 CREATED:20200630T205440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T181254Z UID:10001615-1596099600-1596128400@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:20200730T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T150220 CREATED:20200715T204600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T145135Z UID:10001620-1596096000-1596098700@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Collaborative Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your LF Collaborative for a much-needed check-in. We want to: \n\nHear how everyone has been doing & what you have been doing\nShare what we have been up to\, what’s in the works\nUnderstand your current needs and what the Collaborative can do to support your efforts\n\nThis meeting will be led by DiAnn Tufts & Jim Newman\, Collaborative Co-Facilitators URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-collaborative-meeting/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T150220 CREATED:20200630T230439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T201324Z UID:10001617-1595923200-1595925900@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | Cleaning Practices DESCRIPTION:Join our community for a series of early morning conversations with coffee in hand. Each discussion will be led by an expert who will dive deep into one aspect of health and well-being in the built environment with a sustainability overlay. As we adapt our built environment to address virus mitigation we must ensure that the solutions are sustainable. We are stronger and wiser together. Please add your voice to the conversation. \nOur goal is to summarize the conversations in a series of brief white papers that will help inform the building industry. \nThis session will  focus on “cleaning practices”\, particularly examining the sustainability of COVID-19 cleaning practices\, and the long-term impact cleaning products can have on both building occupants and materials. Heather Henriksen\, Harvard University’s chief sustainability office\, will be facilitating the conversation and Tim Conway\, Vice President Sustainability of Shaw Industries\, will be speaking. \n\n \n White Paper Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MenuHome\nHow Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings?\nAntimicrobials\nAir Filtration\nAir Monitoring\nCleaning Practices\nFresh Air\nHumidity Control\nPressurization\nUV Light\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have Questions or Conversation Topics? Reach out below:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13 + 2 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-cleaning-practices/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Conversation Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150220 CREATED:20200714T191616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T154637Z UID:10001619-1595437200-1595442600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Careers in Sustainability: Navigating Career Moves Amid Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:1.5 LU AIA credits available pending approval \n\nJoin the BSA EPNet and the BE+ EPMA for a virtual panel discussion to help you navigate your career moves. Whether you are a new graduate looking for your first position or looking to make a switch within the green building industry\, things may seem uncertain. We will have a multi-disciplinary panel to answer questions about what to expect and how to prepare. \nPanelists include: \nMIT Career Advising and Professional Development \nRandstad Staffing \nCadmus Group \nMeridia Recruitment Solutions \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is brought to you by the BE+ Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) in partnership with the BSA Emerging Professionals Network (EPNet). \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields providing professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming\, and community events. \nThe Boston Society of Architects Emerging Professionals Network (EPNet) is an active social and professional network. Geared specifically toward recent graduates\, Architectural Experience Program™ (AXP™) participants\, young architects\, designers\, and other design/build professionals\, EPNet hosts tours\, presentations\, firm visits\, and other programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/careers-in-sustainability-navigating-career-moves-amid-uncertainty/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,EPMA,Panel END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR