BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151433 CREATED:20200407T151913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T182716Z UID:10001590-1587484800-1587488400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Built Environment Plus Virtual Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 21st for a virtual town hall! As a member-based organization\, we’re reaching out to our community for input as we re-examine our programming and efforts in light of COVID-19–this meeting will give you an opportunity to share your opinions about the direction Built Environment Plus is moving towards. We’re exploring ways to expand our educational opportunities\, keep our community connected\, progress our advocacy efforts\, and provide resources as needed. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/built-environment-plus-virtual-town-hall/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151433 CREATED:20200302T170536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T172750Z UID:10001349-1587546000-1587574800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:** “LEED Green Associate Exam Prep” will now be hosted virtually in response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. Registered attendees will receive their Zoom meeting link a few days before April 22nd. **\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 Massachusetts Training Exchange. 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/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200427 DTSTAMP:20260403T151433 CREATED:20200309T183135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T190040Z UID:10001584-1587772800-1587945599@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Earth Day Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Since The Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup will now be held this autumn\, celebrate Earth Day by joining the EMPA in a virtual cleanup! Grab a pair of gloves and a trash bag and cleanup some litter in your own neighborhood. We encourage you to participate in this cleanup in the safest possible way: maintain six feet from others\, wear appropriate protective equipment such as a mask\, and only pick up trash in areas where you feel safe and comfortable. If you don’t currently have the proper protective gear\, simply document the trash with pictures and come back when you’re prepared to remove it. \nEven though you might not be right on the Charles River\, everyone’s neighborhood is part of a watershed! Check out the maps below to figure out which watershed you are benefiting and tell us in your social media post. \nWe are on LinkedIn\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and Instagram. Tag us and include the hashtags #trashtag and #EPMAcleanup. After you post\, search the hashtags to connect with others who are cleaning up as part of the same community! \nThe virtual event will be held all weekend\, April 25th & 26th \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Your Watershed Below: URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2020-earth-day-charles-river-cleanup/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151433 CREATED:20200409T200427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T204941Z UID:10001592-1588010400-1588015800@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 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! \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-25/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151433 CREATED:20200410T174220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T153223Z UID:10001602-1588323600-1588329000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Against the Grain: Designing and Building with Cross Laminated Timber DESCRIPTION:Participants will gain an understanding of the general properties\, design\, engineering\, project financing considerations\, and carbon impacts of Cross Laminated Timber construction.  \n\nArchitects\, engineers\, state\, and local climate leaders face substantial challenges with regard to meeting increasingly aggressive climate goals in the built environment. Interest in Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is beginning to expand in the United States\, due to a combination of technology improvements\, emerging acceptance among building code officials\, local economic development potential\, carbon sequestration\, construction waste reduction and other benefits. An expert panel will explore the potential to harvest native northeast tree species for CLT production\, and examine design\, engineering and CLT project finance considerations. The panel will conclude with a Q&A segment\, and a brief joint exercise to help identify CLT market development priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n Galen Nelson\, Chief Program Officer at MassCEC\, will moderate the panel. \nDr. Peggi Clouston is a Professor of timber engineering and wood mechanics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her current research involves engineering cross laminated timber panels from northeastern species. A registered professional engineer since 1992\, she also serves as Associate Editor of the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. \nColin Booth is the Strategic Director of Placetailor\, a Boston-based design-build-develop cooperative focused exclusively on Passive House and Zero Emissions workforce housing.  With 20 years in design\, Colin’s expertise is in the integrated design process and integrated delivery models necessary for the rapid adoption of more sustainable technologies.  \nJennifer Hardy AIA is a Senior Associate at Payette and a 2020 AIA Young Architect Award recipient.  Jennifer is currently leading a team designing a hybrid mass timber structure and exploring different ways to integrate carbon reduction into a project while enhancing design goals. \nPatrick McCafferty\, PE is the Structural Engineering Leader and a Project Director of Arup in Boston. Patrick specializes in the design of architecturally expressed structural engineering solutions across a wide spectrum of building typologies. He and his teams regularly employ mass timber design solutions on their many projects\, including for the design of the MADOT Aeronautics Division’s Regional Airport facilities recently deployed throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/against-the-grain-designing-and-building-with-cross-laminated-timber/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,Panel,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200220T175200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T131855Z UID:10001343-1588669200-1588698000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Two-Part GPRO Operations and Maintenance Course DESCRIPTION:About the Course\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. NOTE: This course is a two-part series.\n \nSchedule:\nClass 1: May 5th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Class 2: May 12th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n Qualifies for 12 AIA\, GBCI\, and PDH (Health\, Safety\, and Welfare Including Core Technical) CE Credits. \nGPRO: Green Professional Building Skills Training is a comprehensive national training and certificate program that teaches the principles of sustainability and trade-specific green construction knowledge to people who build\, renovate\, and maintain buildings. GPRO is owned and managed by Urban Green Council and brought to you USGBC MA through expert local certified instructors. Learn more about the GPRO certificate at the official GPRO website. \nCertificate holders will be prepared to work in accordance with new regulations and to meet the expectations of owners and tenants who want healthier\, environmentally sustainable\, and energy-efficient homes and offices. \nThe GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) course provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. This course is ideal for property managers and building staff in both residential and high-rise commercial buildings\, including building superintendents\, operators\, facility and property managers\, operating engineers\, and stationary engineers. Learn more about the Operations & Maintenance Essentials Course. \nLearning Objectives \n1) Take a systemic approach to operating and maintaining a building. \n2) Evaluate building performance. \n3) Identify measures that will improve building health\, energy or water efficiency of your building\, as well as the next steps needed to achieve them. \n4) Explain the costs and benefits of those measures. \nRegistration comes with… \n\na course workbook\nexam session; GPRO Certificates are awarded to those who pass this exam (80% or higher). The exam is open book.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n This now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Massachusetts Training Exchange. 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/gpro-two-part-operations-and-maintenance-course/ LOCATION:5th Floor “Meridian” Conf Room\, 50 Milk St\, 5th Floor "Meridian" Conf Room\, Boston\, MA\, 02109 CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200220T190843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T133047Z UID:10001345-1589274000-1589295600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Two-Part GPRO Operations and Maintenance Course DESCRIPTION:About the Course\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. NOTE: This course is a two-part series.\n \nSchedule:\nClass 1: May 5th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Class 2: May 12th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n GPRO: Green Professional Building Skills Training is a comprehensive national training and certificate program that teaches the principles of sustainability and trade-specific green construction knowledge to people who build\, renovate\, and maintain buildings. GPRO is owned and managed by Urban Green Council and brought to you USGBC MA through expert local certified instructors. Learn more about the GPRO certificate at the official GPRO website. \nCertificate holders will be prepared to work in accordance with new regulations and to meet the expectations of owners and tenants who want healthier\, environmentally sustainable\, and energy-efficient homes and offices. \nThe GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) course provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. This course is ideal for property managers and building staff in both residential and high-rise commercial buildings\, including building superintendents\, operators\, facility and property managers\, operating engineers\, and stationary engineers. Learn more about the Operations & Maintenance Essentials Course. \nLearning Objectives \n1) Take a systemic approach to operating and maintaining a building. \n2) Evaluate building performance. \n3) Identify measures that will improve building health\, energy or water efficiency of your building\, as well as the next steps needed to achieve them. \n4) Explain the costs and benefits of those measures. \n \n \n \n \n \n This now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Massachusetts Training Exchange. 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/gpro-two-part-operations-and-maintenance-course-2/ LOCATION:5th Floor “Meridian” Conf Room\, 50 Milk St\, 5th Floor "Meridian" Conf Room\, Boston\, MA\, 02109 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200409T203901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T204945Z UID:10001594-1589824800-1589830200@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 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! \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-26/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200228T212741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T134343Z UID:10001347-1589990400-1589995800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 DESCRIPTION:** UPDATE: Building Tech Forum has been rescheduled for May 20th and will now be hosted virtually. ** \nThis event will be the first of a series of “Tech Forums\,” each featuring a different theme and lineup of expert speakers. A new session will be scheduled every couple of months and will feature 10-15 speakers. Unlike prior Building Tech Forums\, this new iteration will feature an online web forum that will host discussions and recordings of the sessions. The forum will serve as a place for folks to make connections and keep up-to-date with major innovations in the industry. While we love hosting Building Tech Forum in person\, we are doing everything we can to ensure that the virtual Tech Forums bring the same level of excitement and energy! \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Remote Web Conference \nDate: Wednesday\, May 20th\, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (EDT) \nGovernor Baker has increased the Commonwealth’s commitment to carbon neutral by 2050. In order to achieve this\, Massachusetts is developing a roadmap to reduce emissions by 80% 100%. At the same time\, the BBRS is drafting a Net Zero Stretch Code. The City of Boston is developing performance standards for existing residential and commercial buildings\, Brookline residents voted in favor of a natural gas ban\, and the City of Somerville just passed carbon neutral zoning. The landscape is changing quickly\, the Building Tech Forum will provide the context for how we get there. \nHow we manage and consume energy\, design and build our cities\, and understand our carbon footprint will change over the next thirty years. \nJoin us at Building Tech Forum 2020 to share your roadmap to ’50.  Through five minute lightning presentations\, experts will speak about innovations that are changing the way we design\, construct and operate the built environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and to connect with the people behind the amazing innovations happening within our community! \nCurious about what last year was like? See some photos\, stats\, and presentations. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-tech-forum-roadmap-to-2050/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tech Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BTF_Roadmap_Banner_may-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200302T221310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T161527Z UID:10001357-1589992200-1589997600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED | Presinar: Speech Privacy & Sound Masking in Modern Architecture DESCRIPTION:** In response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19\, we are exercising caution by rethinking our events programming. For the time being\, all presinars up until June will be cancelled until further notice. We thank you for your cooperation and patience. **\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n GBCI: 0920020745 \nThis course will review the importance of workplace speech privacy in relation to health\, safety\, and welfare along with solutions in sound masking technology. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the importance of acoustic privacy in the workplace\nDescribe the principles involved in the ABC’s of good acoustical design\nUnderstand what speech privacy is and how it is measured\nUnderstand what sound masking is and what role it plays in speech privacy\nIdentify some of the major design issues related to speech privacy in open offices\, private offices\, and health facilities.\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED General) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/speech-privacy-sound-masking-modern-architecture-12784705 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-speech-privacy-sound-masking-in-modern-architecture/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Presinar,Presinar Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200602T143959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T192418Z UID:10001606-1591689600-1591692300@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | Air Filtration 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 first session will  focus on “air filtration” and will feature guest speaker John Swift of Buro Happold – many more sessions will follow! \n \n White Paper Coming Soon\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 7 + 1 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-air-filtration/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Conversation Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200409T204325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T205227Z UID:10001596-1592244000-1592249400@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 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! \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-27/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200605T165642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T153435Z UID:10001607-1592294400-1592297100@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | Fresh Air 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 “fresh air” and will feature facilitator Jacob Knowles of BR+A and guest speaker Patrick Murphy of Vanderweil Engineers. \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 4 + 4 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-fresh-air/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Conversation Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200605T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T155059Z UID:10001608-1592899200-1592901900@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | Humidity Control 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 “humidity control” – Patrick Murphy\, Director of Sustainable Design | R.G. Vanderweil Engineers\, will be facilitating the conversation and Nora McCawley\, Mechanical Engineer | Buro Happold Engineering\, will be speaking. \n \n White Paper Coming Soon\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 \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 4 + 3 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-humidity-control/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Conversation Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200429T153553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T205137Z UID:10001603-1592902800-1592931600@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 Our Green Building Training Program is funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). SBDAP is meant to help small business train their employees in relevant industry skills. Registration and enrollment will no longer occur through the Mass Training Exchange. 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-2/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151434 CREATED:20200605T174322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T155534Z UID:10001609-1593504000-1593506700@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | Pressurization 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 “pressurization” – Betty Liu\, Mechanical Engineer | Jacobs\, will be facilitating the conversation and Paul Tsang\, Director of Engineering | Jacobs\, will be speaking. \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 1 + 13 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-pressurization/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Conversation Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 CREATED:20200605T175418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T135038Z UID:10001610-1594108800-1594111500@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | UV Light 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 “UV light” – Joëlle Jahn\, Senior Sustainability Consultant; WSP Built Ecology\, will be facilitating and Joe Dussault\, Associate Principal; BR+A Consulting Engineers\, will be speaking. \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 15 + 9 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-uv-light/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Conversation Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 CREATED:20200623T162111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T140056Z UID:10001613-1594209600-1594213200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Pushing the Envelope: How the New MA Energy Code Will Affect Façade Design DESCRIPTION:Owners\, architects\, and engineers are all talking about it: What do we need to know about the new energy code? And can glass buildings still be designed? The 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will go into effect in January 2021 and there will be notable changes. One of the most significant changes is requiring a minimum level of building envelope performance via the U*A calculation taking into account window wall ratio and overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value). \nThis session will start with the basics of the new code\, introduce\, and explain the new U*A calculation and why it has been included\, as well as provide case study façade scenarios that illustrate how the new code will drive better building envelope performance and affect how we think about envelope design. \nOur three-person panel has the bases covered: Rebecca Hatchadorian\, Architect and Sustainability Consultant from Arup\, will demystify the process of calculating heat transfer in the new code. Jessica Santonastaso\, Associate with Gensler\, will offer insights on how this new code might inform design decisions and systems thinking. Carl Nelson\, Code Consultant with Code Red\, will discuss timing and other code implications. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/pushing-the-envelope-how-the-new-ma-energy-code-will-affect-facade-design/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 CREATED:20200624T154721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T154726Z UID:10001614-1594314000-1594319400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:EPMA Virtual Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:Switch off from work and attend a relaxed picnic (virtual\, of course) with the Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) group! Together\, we’ll share ideas about how you can “green” your life: learn how to compost at home; be a plant parent & nurture your plant babies all year long; and create less waste & more value. Our friends and guest speakers will be sharing their stories\, journeys\, motivators in hopes that you too can live a greener and sustainable lifestyle! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-virtual-summer-picnic/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 CREATED:20200605T180608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T160305Z UID:10001611-1594713600-1594716300@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | Air Monitoring 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 “air monitoring” – Jim Stanislaski\, Architect | Gensler\, will be facilitating the conversation and Kathleen Hetrick\, Senior Sustainability Engineer | Buro Happold Engineering\, will be speaking. \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 1 + 15 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-air-monitoring/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Conversation Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 CREATED:20200409T204745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T205046Z UID:10001598-1595268000-1595273400@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 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! \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-28/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 CREATED:20200630T224650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T141828Z UID:10001616-1595318400-1595321100@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Conversation Series: New Perspectives on Health & Well-being | Antimicrobials 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 “antimicrobials” – Monica Nakielski\, Director of Sustainability and Enviro. Health | Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA\, will be facilitating the conversation and Lisa Carey-Moore\, Sustainability Analyst at Integrated Eco Strategy\, LLC\, will be speaking. \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 8 + 13 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/conversation-series-new-perspectives-on-health-well-being-antimicrobial/ 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:20260403T151435 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 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 6 + 11 = \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:20200730T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T084500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 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:20200730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 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:20200804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 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:20200807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 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:20200810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 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:20200812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151435 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 END:VCALENDAR