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SUMMARY:Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge: Lessons Learned and Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:Hear what we’ve learned from the sixteen projects submitted to the Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge.\nView our Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge page for our complete case study report. \nQuestions? Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In 2023\, with a goal of accelerating the consideration of embodied carbon in the built environment\, The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) engaged Built Environment Plus (BE+)\, a non-profit driving the sustainability of the built environment\, to conduct an Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge for new construction and major renovation projects in process or recently built in Massachusetts. Over the course of a year BE+ conducted multiple trainings\, held office hours\, facilitated LCA user groups and a communication platform. In addition\, they provided participants with free access to Tally and OneClick LCA software programs to conduct whole building life cycle assessments. Nearly 50 companies expressed interest in the challenge with cash prizes totaling $380\,000 and in the end sixteen teams submitted projects for consideration. This session will showcase the winners selected by a panel of embodied carbon experts. The judging criteria were based on the project’s replicability and cost effectiveness\, reduction in embodied carbon\, and innovativeness. We’ll share lessons learned from across the entrants\, innovative reduction strategies and trends common between them. Lastly\, we’ll focus on the Challenge’s effectiveness as a tool for accelerating the reduction of embodied carbon in the building industry and thoughts on next steps to accelerate reduction even further. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In partnership with Carbon Leadership Forum\, Seattle \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Featured Speakers\n				Meredith Elbaum\, Executive Director\, Built Environment Plus \nMeredith’s thesis at MIT\, in 2003\, recognized the disconnect between people and resources for a sustainable built environment. Since then\, she pioneered the Director of Sustainable Design role at Sasaki\, an international planning and design firm and then co-convened the first summit of Sustainable Design Leaders\, now an ongoing professional network. She championed transparency as Interim Executive Director for the Health Product Declaration Collaborative and led the University of Missouri’s Climate Action Planning. She founded the USGBC MA Chapter and later\, as Executive Director\, transformed it to Built Environment Plus where\, like a bridge\, she makesconnections\, celebrates\, educates and advocates\, all to advance the green building industry. When she’s not trying to save the world you’ll find Meredith hiking\, biking and swimming with her family. \nBeverly Craig\, Program Director\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nBeverly Craig\, LEED AP is a Program Manager at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center\, a quasi-state government agency focused on economic development to supports Massachusetts’ ambitious climate goals. Her policy work includes the Passive House Design Challenge\, Embodied Carbon state policy\, a grant program for MA concrete ready mix concrete climate transparency\, and centralization of retrofit content in a Building Energy Exchange coming soon to Massachusetts. Ms. Craig comes from a background of directing energy efficiency retrofits and installing renewables in affordable housing portfolios and her work has included LEED Platinum deep retrofits on three income restricted properties and one new construction LEED Platinum multifamily development. Beverly holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. \nAurora Jensen\, Senior Manager\, Low Carbon Buildings\, Carbon Leadership Forum \nAurora Jensen is a Senior Manager focused on Low Carbon Buildings at the Carbon Leadership Forum. Her role emphasizes building-scale embodied carbon reduction through research\, technical guidance and collaboration. Before joining CLF\, Aurora grew and led the Embodied Carbon team at Brightworks Sustainability. She supported clients in understanding and driving down the embodied carbon impacts of their buildings and portfolios through design exploration and procurement. She has led numerous whole-building life cycle assessments (WBLCAs) for LEED and ILFI and published research on the embodied carbon of mass timber buildings. With previous experience in operational energy modeling and evaluating passive strategies\, she works to link operational and embodied carbon considerations and consider trade-offs. Aurora also teaches Environmental Design as a part-time faculty member at Parsons School of Design at The New School. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/embodied-carbon-reduction-challenge-lessons-learned-and-case-studies-12-19-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community,webinar
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SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on January 2nd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the ClassThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure\n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.\n\nPart 1\nSelf-paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours) \nPart 2\nLive instruction delivered in eight\, 3-hour sessions over 2 weeks (24 hours). See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \nProfessional exam: Starts after live instruction\, 4 weeks to complete\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Live Sessions\n				January 13 – 24\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / T W Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nFebruary 18 – 28\, 2025 | Online | T W Th F / M T W Th | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 31 – April 11\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nApril 28 – May 9\, 2025 | Online | M T W F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / M T W F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 21 – August 1\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nAll sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by December 10th\, 2024\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-2024-12-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II).\nRegistrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on January 2nd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for session options. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Class\nThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content (Phase I) and select a live online (Phase II) session. Access to Phase I materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline. \nPhius recommends choosing a Phase II start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for upcoming Phase II sessions. \nPhase I\nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \nRegistrants will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase II\nThe second phase of the training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. \nExam\nRegistrants will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of their Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Phase II Sessions\n				December 9 – 20\, 2024 | M T Th F | 12:00-3:00 PM Eastern \nJanuary 21 – 31\, 2025 | T W Th F / M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nFebruary 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Education Credits\n				Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.\nPhase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units\nPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI\nEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute\nEarn 37.13 CE credits\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Technology and Course Requirements\n				Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by December 10th\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-2542Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-consultant-cphc-training-2024-12-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nThis BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable will dive into the latest 2025 climate buzz! This session will offer updates about key climate and policy developments impacting our community in 2025. Topics will include the statewide Large Building Energy Reporting Ordinance (LBER)\, the proposed Building Decarbonization Clearinghouse (VEIC proposal alt. 1)\, updates to the MA Energy Code\, and developments on the MA Climate Bill. The discussion will conclude with an interactive community brainstorm to identify pressing topics for future roundtables. This session is your chance to stay ahead in the evolving Massachusetts landscape of climate and energy policies. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-1-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T150000
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SUMMARY:Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New MA Energy Code
DESCRIPTION:About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects\, engineers\, sustainability consultants\, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions depending on your training needs. \nAbout the Session: Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy CodeThe MA energy code is complex and has presented challenges for many project teams. This session will cover some common project types and focus on what you need to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications. We will provide examples and share envelope value ranges that successfully meet the new code requirements.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Trainees who provide their AIA Member number with registration will earn 2 AIA LU | HSW learning units for this training. \nThis is a live\, online training led by Carrie Havey with The Green Engineer\, and Lisa Goodwin Robbins with Kalin Associates. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Carrie Havey\, LEED Fellow\, has been with The Green Engineer since 2010. Carrie’s expertise resides in facilitating workshops and collaborating with project teams to provide sustainable design advice and LEED guidance at every stage of a project. She is skilled in overseeing projects that need to meet sustainable design regulatory requirements\, such as MSBA or Article 37 in Boston. She has experience on a wide range of project types\, including higher education facilities\, k-12 schools\, labs\, multi-family residential\, municipal buildings\, and commercial interiors. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Lisa Goodwin Robbins\, RA\, CCS\, LEED\, is a registered architect\, CSI-certified construction specifier\, and LEED-accredited professional with more than 20 years experience in specification writing\, with a focus on projects seeking LBC\, LEED\, and WELL certifications. She helps other Architects\, both designer types and project managers\, be green\, solve problems\, and get their projects built. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Anthony Hardman\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C\, joined The Green Engineer as a Building Performance Analyst (BPA) in the fall of 2010. As a BPA\, he has assessed building energy performance on over 100 building projects using simulation tools including eQUEST\, Trace700\, OpenStudio\, Design Builder (Energy Plus)\, WUFI and others. These assessments have supported (MEPA) greenhouse gas analyses\, LEED / CHPS certification\, energy code compliance\, feasibility studies and utility incentive programs. Anthony’s project expertise includes schools\, offices\, hi-rise residential\, laboratories\, universities\, hospitals\, casinos and more.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Series Sessions\n				TEDI ModelingThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics This session will explore the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code\, methods for determining u-factors of assemblies\, and how to calculate the component performance calculation.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New ConstructionThis session will explain thermal bridge types\, how to derate for each one\, and how to perform calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing BuildingsThis session will build upon Part 2 with a focus on existing buildings. \nSpecifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy CodeThis session will cover some common project types and focus on what to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Session Learning Objectives\n				1. Understand how the Massachusetts Energy Code impacts your envelope design and describe steps needed to comply.  2. Develop PHIUS and TEDI design approaches and specification strategies for code compliance and better building outcomes.  3. Compare and contrast air leakage requirements and the following code pathways: Air leakage compliance\, reduced air leakage\, TEDI\, and PHIUS.4. Incorporate precise specification language that will allow your project to meet the air leakage testing and thermal performance requirements. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing Bundle Available\n				Register for one\, multiple\, or all five sessions in the series. A discount bundle is available to attend all five sessions. Visit the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series page for details and instructions to register for multiple sessions. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by December 19th\, 2024\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-9190Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $79.00 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date.  \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \nRefer to the main training page for grant deadlines for each session.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/stretch-energy-code-specifying-building-envolope-training-01-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AIA MA Stretch Code,Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals 2025 Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals 2025 Kickoff\nTime: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: The Hub Pub (18 Province St\, Boston\, MA 02108) \nJoin the Emerging Professionals Community at Hub Pub to network with other emerging professionals in the area\, meet Community members\, and hear about what the Community has planned for 2025. We will kick off the event at 5:30\, but feel free to join us whenever you can—whether it’s at or after this time—and stay for as long as you’re able. Please share with your networks and bring friends! \nFood and drinks are excluded from the ticket price. \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community \nWe hope to see you at our first event of the year!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-2025-kickoff/
LOCATION:Hub Pub\, 18 Province Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241107T194849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203233Z
UID:10002109-1736510400-1736514000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-roundtable-1-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241108T142853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T142957Z
UID:10002110-1736985600-1737071999@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training (Atlantic Cohort)
DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nThis course provides tools\, techniques and tips for how to build via passive house principles for all building types\, diving into Passive House building concepts and building a foundation of knowledge and skills to integrate PHI building design standards into building projects. This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard (PHI) to design and construction professionals in the U.S. and is required prior to taking the CPHD/C professional certification exam. \nThis training includes approximately 8 weeks of live online training and Q&A sessions\, followed by 4 to 5 weeks of exam prep. Trainees who successfully complete the training are eligible to take the certification exam the final week of the course. Additional course materials including access to the on-demand Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification course\, Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license\, and supplemental exam preparation materials are also provided. \nThe total cost for the course is $2\,295. $1\,400 is covered by the Express Grant for eligible companies with 50 or fewer MA employees\, and $700 is covered for eligible companies with 51 to 100 MA employees. An $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket. \nBackground photo above is by Steve Pancrate on Unsplash. \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				By the end of this course\, participants will be able to:  \nOutline the basic building science principles of the Passive House Standard. \nDetermine strategies for implementing the principles in both design and construction phases. \nDescribe the role of the Passive House energy model and its relationship to component selection\, detailing and execution. \nExplain basic energy calculations based on typical building assemblies. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Training Schedule\n				Week 1 & 2: Modules 1 & 2January 16th\, 2025 | 12 – 1 PM ET Kickoff \nWeek 3: Module 3 – 5January 30th\, 2025 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 1 \nWeek 4: Modules 6February 6th\, 2025 | 12 – 3 PM ET Webinar 1 \nWeek 5: Modules 7 – 9February 13th\, 2025 | 12 – 1:30 PM ET Open Review \nWeek 6: Module 10 – 12February 20th\, 2025 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 2 \nWeek 7: Module 13February 27th\, 2025 | 12 – 3 PM ET Webinar 2 \nWeek 8: Module 14Week of March 3rd\, 2025 (no class) \nWeek 9: Module 15Week of March 10th\, 2025 (no class) \nWeek 10: Review Exam Prep ModulesMarch 20th\, 2025 | 12 – 2PM ET Exam Review \nWeek 11: Review Exam Prep ModulesReview Exam Prep ModulesMarch 25th\, 2025 | 10 – 11AM ET Tech Setup (required) \nWeek 12: PHI CPHD/C Live-Online ExamApril 1st\, 2025 | 10 AM – 1 PM ET \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Technology and Course Requirements\n				Live-Online courses require a personal computer or laptop with a good internet connection\, speed\, and audio listening capabilities. A web-camera is preferred for Live-Online sessions. Preferred web browsers are Firefox\, Chrome\, or Chromium-based browsers. \nA Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license is provided. \nFor PHN On-Demand courses all lessons\, topics\, and quizzes must be marked complete; any required webinars must be attended; and the post-training survey must be completed. For In-Person & Live-Online multi-day courses\, no more than 2 hours can be missed to receive a course completion certificate. This course will prepare you for PHI’s Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant exam. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Education Credits\n				35 AIA LU/HSW credits & certificate of completion. AIA credits for Live-Online and In-Person Sessions will be reported to AIA by Passive House Network (PHN) if a participant provides their AIA number during registration. All other participants can use the certificate of completion to report continuing education credits either to AIA\, or other agencies that recognize the AIA CE credits. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by December 26th\, 2024\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training at 50% cost or for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-2881Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $1\,400* \n*The total cost for the course is $2\,295. An $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam\, included in the total course cost\, is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket. \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 50 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 100% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. Employers with 51 to 100 MA\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 50% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. \nExpress Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-designer-phi-training-atlantic-cohort-1-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
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UID:10002111-1737504000-1737590399@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Phius Certified Verifier Training
DESCRIPTION:January 22nd and 23rd | Two Full Day Sessions\n8:00 am – 5:00pm\, In person in Boston (location information 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				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Class\n \nPhius Certified Verifiers deliver on-site quality assurance for multi-family residential and non-residential passive building projects. This course is geared toward HERs Raters testing and commissioning multifamily buildings and professionals familiar with non-residential buildings. Training provides grounding in Phius building principles and onsite quality assurance for the Phius Certification program. Knowledge of HERs rating practices\, Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH Programs is helpful. Those who wish to pursue certification after training must meet certification exam prerequisites and be approved to complete the exam. This training is delivered in person over two days and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nExpress Grant Eligibility\nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location Details\n				New Ecology\n294 Washington St.\, Suite 830\nBoston\, MA 02108 \nWhen attendees arrive\, take the elevator to the 8th floor. Upon exiting the elevator\, the entrance is to the left. The door will be locked prior to the course starting.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Identify Phius design strategies \n2. Identify Phius mechanical/ventilation systems \n3. Perform on-site QA and integration of prerequisite programs; Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH \n4. Perform site inspection and testing protocols and Phius Certification deliverables \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 1st\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training at 50% cost or for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-3896Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $750.00 \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 50 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 100% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. Employers with 51 to 100 MA\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 50% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. \nExpress Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-verifier-training-1-22/
LOCATION:New Ecology\, 294 Washington Street Suite 830\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses
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CREATED:20241205T194142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T194152Z
UID:10002128-1737651600-1737662400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 23rd\, 2025 | Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: Atlantic Wharf | Fort Point Room\nIt’s that time of the year again when we all come together to celebrate the members\, volunteers\, and successes that make our BE+ community amazing! We’re ringing in the new year with board elections and an award ceremony for our members.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Visit the 2025 Annual General Meeting Webpage
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2025-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Fort Point Room\, Atlantic Wharf\, 290 Congress St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T173000
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CREATED:20241122T141339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184034Z
UID:10002123-1738342800-1738344600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on February 3rd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Class\nThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure\n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.\n\nPart 1\nSelf-paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours) \nPart 2\nLive instruction delivered in eight\, 3-hour sessions over 2 weeks (24 hours). See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \nProfessional exam: Starts after live instruction\, 4 weeks to complete\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Live Sessions\n				February 18 – 28\, 2025 | Online | T W Th F / M T W Th | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 31 – April 11\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nApril 28 – May 9\, 2025 | Online | M T W F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / M T W F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 21 – August 1\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nAll sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 10th\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-1-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II).\nRegistrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on February 3rd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for session options. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Class\nThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content (Phase I) and select a live online (Phase II) session. Access to Phase I materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline. \nPhius recommends choosing a Phase II start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for upcoming Phase II sessions. \nPhase I\nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \nRegistrants will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase II\nThe second phase of the training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. \nExam\nRegistrants will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of their Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Phase II Sessions\n				February 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMay 12 – 23\, 2025 | M T Th F | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 7 – 18\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Education Credits\n				Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.\nPhase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units\nPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI\nEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute\nEarn 37.13 CE credits\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Technology and Course Requirements\n				Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 10th\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-2542Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-consultant-cphc-training-2025-1-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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CREATED:20241114T191346Z
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UID:10002119-1738767600-1738771200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nWe have the opportunity to dive into 2025 by influencing the creation and distribution of resources that will assist MA in decarbonizing its existing building stock. \nA BE+ commitment for the next few years is to broadly share decarbonization information for existing buildings with professionals and novice owners alike. BE+ is first looking to experts\, like the DEBA Community\, to help begin to flesh it out. \nOn Feb 5\, participants will discuss resources they find most useful\, what they’re reading\, what they’re listening to as well as where there are holes in their explorations. Whether you have thoughts to share or questions to answer\, we hope you’ll join us! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-2-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
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UID:10002112-1738800000-1738886399@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:WUFI Passive Single Family Training (Phius)
DESCRIPTION:Two 4-Hour Sessions on February 6th and 7th from 12:00 – 4:00pm\nOne 2-Hour Session on February 11th from 12:00 – 2:00pm\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Class\nWUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance\, streamline\, and optimize the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly. This course is both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time and those who learned WUFI Passive during the Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) training but have not had a chance to apply the tool yet. Students will model a single family home from start to finish\, learn the typical modeling workflow\, and complete an individual design exercise with instructor guidance and critique. \nThe registration deadline for this training is January 16th. BE+ recommends registering at least 2 months in advance as seats in this course may fill quickly. \nExpress Grant Eligibility\nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Understand how to input data into WUFI Passive in its static mode to model a building from start to finish. \n2. Learn to produce outputs and whole building modeling results necessary for Phius certification compliance. \n3. Identify the fundamental modeling workflow for Phius project certification. \n4. Interpret modeling results in WUFI Passive static mode. \n5. Apply the skills learned to an individual design excercise. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Technology Requirements\n				WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 16th\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training at 50% cost or for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-9666\nCourse Provider: Built Environment Plus\nCourse Cost: $450 \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 50 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 100% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. Employers with 51 to 100 MA\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 50% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. \nExpress Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/wufi-passive-single-family-training-phius-2-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241127T164931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T142349Z
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SUMMARY:High-Performance Building for Carpenters
DESCRIPTION:Four 5-Hour Sessions from February 6th to February 27th\, 1:00-6:00pm\nAbout the Training \nThis in-person training teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water\, air\, vapor\, and thermal. Students will learn high-performance essentials through building science lessons\, hands-on practice with mock-up assemblies\, and project management training. The multi-faceted learning approach provides carpenters with a holistic understanding of high-performance construction from building science to install. This training is taught by two sustainable building experts accompanied by guest speakers representing materials manufacturers and vendors. \nRegistration closes on January 31st. \nCancellation Policy: Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. No refund is available if under a week’s notice is given. Please note: full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \nContinuing Education Credits: Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License credits are available for this course at an additional cost ($25 per credit). Please indicate in your registration form if you need CSL credits and we will send you the details on how to sign up. \nReach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org and amy@studiohpdc.org with any questions about this training. \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Studio HPDC\n				Housed in a state-of-the-art Passive House facility\, StudioHPDC is a classroom and educational center for sustainable design & construction. We develop and host training courses for consumers\, students\, architects\, and trades people in all experience levels ranging from introductory sessions and overviews to hands-on workshops and certification programs. In addition to training courses\, we host regular networking and discussion group events and provide resources for all those interested in sustainable construction. \nThe Studio for High Performance Design & Construction is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location Details\n				This is an in-person training that will be held at 186 Riverview Avenue\, Waltham\, MA 02453.Studio HPDC will share additional location details with attendees. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Gain a fundamental understanding of high- performance building science \n2. Understand key components and concepts of high-performance residential construction \n3. Apply concepts to hands-on construction through use of mock-up assemblies \n4. Review high-performance project management strategies \n5. Finish the course prepared to leverage skills in a career in high-performance construction \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sessions\n				Session 1: Framing & Sheathing \nThursday\, February 6 – 1:00-6:00pm \nSession 2: Air Sealing \nThursday\, February 13 – 1:00-6:00pm \nSession 3: Insulation \nThursday\, February 20 – 1:00-6:00pm \nSession 4: Windows & Doors \nThursday\, February 27 – 1:00-6:00pm \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 16th\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-3152Course cost: $2\,800 per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not StudioHPDC. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/high-performance-building-for-carpenters-4-part-course-2-6/
LOCATION:Studio for High-Performance Design + Construction\, 186 Riverview Avenue\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241114T190531Z
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SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:February 6th\, 2025 – The Principles That Just Embodies: Beyond Policies\, Putting The Philosophies And Best Practices Into Action\n\nAs we consider sustainable challenges faced in the built environment on a systems level\, we continue the dialogue considering the social systems in which decisions are made. This roundtable will examine equity in firm operations\, hiring and working with partners to start the conversation about how we use the principles underpinning the JUST label in our work every day. Register for the conversation below. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nKerry Bowie | Executive Director | Browning the Green Space\, Inc.Malaika Ventures General Partner and Browning the Green Space (BGS) Co-Founder\, President\, and Executive Director Kerry Bowie has 25 years of experience in private\, public\, and nonprofit management. Kerry previously served as Associate Commissioner and Director of Brownfields & Environmental Justice at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) in both the Patrick and Baker Administrations; worked as a manager in Facilities\, Environmental\, Safety\, and Health at Texas Instruments’ (TI’s) Research & Development Fab in Texas (Dallas); and grew up in a fenceline community in Alabama (Anniston). In addition to Malaika and BGS\, Kerry serves as a Partner at Msaada Partners\, a Boston-based consultancy providing technical assistance to promote social impact in communities of color. Kerry also co-founded the Majira Project to address the lack of diversity in the traditional entrepreneurial ecosystem and the disparity in resources available that he observed while working in various entrepreneurship programs across Boston. Kerry holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management as well as an MSE in environmental engineering from University of Michigan and an SB in environmental engineering science from MIT. \nSusan Morgan\, AIA | Boston Education Practice Leader | CannonDesignAs education practice leader in Cannon Design’s Boston office\, Susan focuses on developing and leading the team in deepening our portfolio and advancing the quality of our work. With a breadth of design experience spanning early and higher education\, academic libraries\, student dining\, academic success\, nontraditional and adaptive learning environments\, Susan has a proven track record of client leadership\, community engagement and a commitment to student success.It isn’t about the shape of the box\, it’s about the occupants and the activities within it. That’s the foundation of Susan’s life-long investment in designing and activating learning spaces. For two decades\, Susan has practiced and taught architecture concurrently — an unconventional track of dual service\, but an invaluable asset to her work. \nTiffany Cogell | Principal | Design 4 Equity (and so much more!)Tiffany Cogell is the Principal of Design 4 Equity\, a JEDI+B (Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion) practice\, where she collaborates with nonprofits and businesses to design processes and systems to embed diversity\, equity\, and inclusion into their organizational structure and culture. From executive coaching and implicit bias workshop facilitation\, to strategic plan and materials review\, Tiffany provides insight and resources based on the principles of equity. She has a background in community organizing\, construction project management\, office management\, businesses and career development\, active transit advocacy\, food sovereignty\, urban planning\, and racial justice activism.Tiffany serves on multiple boards such as Boston Cyclists Union and serves as Benefit Director for The Green Engineer’s board. She is one of the founders of Cross Cultural Collective\, an arts collaborative that amplifies diasporic art and its creators\, a co-organizer for Ride for Black Lives Boston\, and a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) with the League of American Bicyclists. A mother of four\, and passionate about reflecting inclusion\, economic equity\, and collective empowerment through design\, art\, housing\, and public spaces. \n\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-2-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241114T192238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T175814Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n				Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: SMMA\, 1000 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events\, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-2-13/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241114T185844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T204819Z
UID:10002117-1740571200-1740574800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-2-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241210T194354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T183623Z
UID:10002131-1740762000-1740763800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on March 3rd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Class\nThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure\n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.\n\nPart 1\nSelf-paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours) \nPart 2\nLive instruction delivered in eight\, 3-hour sessions over 2 weeks (24 hours). See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \nProfessional exam: Starts after live instruction\, 4 weeks to complete\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Live Sessions\n				February 18 – 28\, 2025 | Online | T W Th F / M T W Th | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 31 – April 11\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nApril 28 – May 9\, 2025 | Online | M T W F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / M T W F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 21 – August 1\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nAll sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 7th\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-2-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241210T195056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T182820Z
UID:10002132-1740762000-1740763800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II).\nRegistrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on March 3rd. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for session options. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Class\nThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content (Phase I) and select a live online (Phase II) session. Access to Phase I materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline. \nPhius recommends choosing a Phase II start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for upcoming Phase II sessions. \nPhase I\nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \nRegistrants will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase II\nThe second phase of the training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. \nExam\nRegistrants will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of their Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Phase II Sessions\n				February 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMay 12 – 23\, 2025 | M T Th F | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 7 – 18\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Education Credits\n				Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.\nPhase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units\nPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI\nEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute\nEarn 37.13 CE credits\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Technology and Course Requirements\n				Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 7th\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-2542Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-consultant-cphc-training-2-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241114T184431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153918Z
UID:10002116-1741089600-1741093200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: Renewable Energy: Completing the Net Zero EquationA low energy use building is just one side of the net zero equation. Generating renewable energy completes the equation. This roundtable will feature two recently adopted legislative and regulatory policies in Massachusetts. In December 2024\, An Act Promoting A Clean Energy Grid was signed into law and has multiple provisions related to siting and developing clean energy projects. In January\, Boston adopted Net Zero Carbon Zoning\, which requires certain new construction and addition projects to achieve net zero with multiple options for the renewables component. Please\, join this roundtable to learn about and discuss these two policies as well as renewable siting and procurement options in Massachusetts. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-3-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241113T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T221027Z
UID:10002113-1741219200-1741305599@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:WUFI® Passive Advanced Multifamily Training (Phius)
DESCRIPTION:Two 4-Hour Sessions on March 6th and 7th from 12:00 – 4:00pm\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the ClassWUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance\, streamline\, and optimize the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly. This course is for multifamily WUFI Passive users that want to take their modeling to the next level – learning pro tips to ensure the full capabilities of the software are utilized – and concepts and skills learned can be applied to other building types. Students will explore tips to speed up and optimize modeling workflows – including insight on supplemental calculators and supporting tools to improve processes and streamline Phius Certification project submissions. \nThe registration deadline for this training is February 20th. BE+ recommends registering at least 2 months in advance as seats in this course may fill quickly. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Learn about quality-related Phius certification requirements such as moisture control guidelines and condensation risk analysis that compliment the WUFI Passive energy model. \n2. Learn how to model complex building assemblies\, window conditions\, custom materials\, and account for various types of thermal bridging often found in large scale buildings. \n3. Discuss details specific to modeling a multifamily geometry including takeoff dimensions\, grouping windows\, multiple zones\, attached zones and modeling isolated building zones. \n4. Learn how to model various multifamily scale mechanical systems including setting up centralized\, semi-centralized and decentralized ventilation systems\, working with the DHW calculator and accounting for various renewable energy options. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Technology Requirements\n				WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Prerequisite\n				Previous introduction to and use of WUFI Passive modeling software is required. If you have not used the software before\, consider the ‘WUFI Passive for Beginners’ course before taking this course. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 13th\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training at 50% cost or for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-8402Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $450 \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 50 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 100% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. Employers with 51 to 100 MA\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive 50% reimbursement of approved training costs via Express Grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/wufi-passive-advanced-multifamily-training-phius-3-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241216T212111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T210641Z
UID:10002134-1741887000-1741892400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n				Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: ICON Architecture (141 Tremont St\, 7th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02111) \nTopic: Passive House Feasibility Studies \nAt this Roundtable\, ICON Architecture will walk through the process of a recent Passive House feasibility study from data gathering to the final charrette presented to their client and Mass Save representative. Attendees will learn about Passive House Feasibility Studies and the benefits of using WUFI Passive early in the design process. Join us to understand how these studies help us better understand what is needed in a project to achieve Passive House criteria which\, when baked into the design early\, can lead to a much smoother path towards Passive House certification. \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events\, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-3-13/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20241114T182403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211117Z
UID:10002114-1741953600-1741957200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nMarch topic: Integrating WELL and Fitwel into your projects \nKey takeaways from Fitwel and WELL. Come to this Roundtable session with your best practices for integrating health and wellness measures into your projects.  We will bring in experts in both the WELL and Fitwel rating systems to provide their recommendations on strategies that can improve your project.  \nSubject Matter Experts:Amelia Negrete | Sustainability Consultant | enviENERGY Studio LLCTalia Fishman | Associate Sustainability Consultant | WSPKelley Tapia | Sustainability Consultant | Soden SustainabilityKrista Easterly | Senior Associate\, Interior Designer | SasakiAlison Nash | Senior Associate\, Sustainability Coordinator | Sasaki \nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-roundtable-3-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164010
CREATED:20250108T144227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184533Z
UID:10002135-1743440400-1743442200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II).\nRegistrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on April 1st. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for session options.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the ClassThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements. \nRefund policyFull refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content (Phase I) and select a live online (Phase II) session. Access to Phase I materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline. \nPhius recommends choosing a Phase II start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for upcoming Phase II sessions. \nPhase I\nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \nRegistrants will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase II\nThe second phase of the training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. \nExam\nRegistrants will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of their Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Phase II Sessions\n				February 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 17 – 28\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nMay 12 – 23\, 2025 | M T Th F | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 7 – 18\, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Education Credits\n				Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.\nPhase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units\nPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI\nEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute\nEarn 37.13 CE credits\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Technology and Course Requirements\n				Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 10th\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-2542Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-consultant-cphc-training-2025-3-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164011
CREATED:20250121T182703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184751Z
UID:10002136-1743440400-1743442200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live online training sessions.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on April 1st. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the ClassThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation. \nRefund policyFull refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Phius\n				Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enrollment and Training Structure\n				Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.\n\nPart 1\nSelf-paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours) \nPart 2\nLive instruction delivered in eight\, 3-hour sessions over 2 weeks (24 hours). See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \nProfessional exam: Starts after live instruction\, 4 weeks to complete\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Live Sessions\n				February 18 – 28\, 2025 | Online | T W Th F / M T W Th | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nMarch 31 – April 11\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nApril 28 – May 9\, 2025 | Online | M T W F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nJune 2 – 13\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / M T W F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern \nJuly 21 – August 1\, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern \nAll sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 10th\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $1\,950 per trainee* \n*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-2025-3-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164011
CREATED:20241209T201817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T172308Z
UID:10002130-1743606000-1743609600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nApril 2nd\, 2025 – Electric Capacity Evaluation: Challenges and Solutions\nWhen undertaking building electrification\, it’s essential to understand the electrical grid infrastructure and what\, if any\, changes might be needed to support a transition to heat pumps. Join us on April 2nd from 3:00-4:00PM as we discuss electrical capacity – how to assess what you have\, hear about challenges that come up and share creative solutions. Register below! \nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-4-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164011
CREATED:20250213T213752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T192326Z
UID:10002150-1743685200-1743699600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Equity in Practice Workshop: Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Dig into Living Future’s Just 3.0 Label as a Framework for a Socially Just Workplace\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					We are postponing our April 3rd Just 3.0 Workshop in order to reimagine this important workshop and celebration. \nPlease do join us instead for an informal social gathering of the Living Future Community at Portico Brewing\, 5:30 PM\, April 3rd\, 101 South St\, Somerville\, MA 02143. No tickets. Pay your own way for food and drinks\n					\n					 \n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thinking of bringing the Just label to your organization and not sure where to start?  Do you have an existing label and want to learn more about 3.0? Are you looking to learn more about specific indicators?  \nWe invite you to join us for a half-day workshop to explore organizational justice and the value of Living Future’s JUST process. Lead your company and industry to address the challenges at all scales for broader adoption and an accelerated rate of change. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and learn from those raising the bar of social justice at an in-person gathering. \nIn this hands-on opportunity\, dive into the topics and categories of organizational transparency for the company where you work\, at any level. The new JUST 3.0 Transparency label is a step up in the quest for equity and inclusion in the AEC industry. The workshop is organized around a series of small group working sessions with a facilitator on each of the key transparency categories. The workshop aims to work as a community\, helping all attendees use the JUST 3.0 framework to assess and take action in their organizations. \nTickets include access to our JUST Celebration event following the workshop. \nWhat is Just?The Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Sponsors\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Facilitators\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					DiAnn Tufts\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jim Newman\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jacob Bloom\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					Jacob is an Architect at CambridgeSeven and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robert Donohue\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					Robert is a Sustainability Innovation Lead at enviENERGY Studio LLC\, and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n			\n				Join the Conversation\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Location\nConsigli Construction Company313 Congress St\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nConsigli Construction Company’s Boston office is located in the Seaport District. They work to preserve its past and guide the transition to its forward-thinking future while contributing to the welfare of society and minimizing the impact on the environment. \nFollowing the workshop\, we will be walking over together from Consigli to the Celebration at the Humanscale showroom. Workshop tickets include access to the Celebration. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Workshop tickets include entry to the Celebration following the workshop. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Scholarships\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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				What would free registration to the "Equity in Practice: Just 3.0 Workshop" do for you?\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n				\n			 \n						\n						\n							\n							Submit
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/just-label-equity-in-practice/
LOCATION:Consigli Construction Company\, 313 Congress St\, Boston\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164011
CREATED:20250213T202249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191657Z
UID:10002149-1743701400-1743708600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:A Just Celebration 2025: Postponed
DESCRIPTION:We are postponing our April 3rd Just 3.0 Workshop and Celebration Event in order to reimagine this important workshop and celebration. \nPlease do join us instead for an informal social gathering of the Living Future Community at Portico Brewing\, 5:30 PM\, April 3rd\, 101 South St\, Somerville\, MA 02143. No tickets. Pay your own way for food and drinks\n					\n					 \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The BE+ Living Future Community is excited to invite you to the 2025 Just Celebration to salute the organizations in our community who have demonstrated their commitment to transparency\, equity\, diversity and justice in their workplace and in their projects. \nWhat is Just?The Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Sponsors\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our Hosts\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					DiAnn Tufts\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jim Newman\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jacob Bloom\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					Jacob is an Architect at CambridgeSeven and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Robert Donohue\n					Host / Co-Facilitator \n					Robert is a Sustainability Innovation Lead at enviENERGY Studio LLC and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n			\n				Join the Conversation\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Location\nHumanscale Showroom34 Farnsworth St 5th floor\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nWe will be walking over together from the half-day workshop at Consigli to the Celebration at the Humanscale showroom. \nHumanscale’s new Boston office suite and showroom is located in the Seaport District. To align with Humanscale’s corporate mission to provide environmentally-friendly product offerings\, the space incorporates sustainable design strategies throughout the project\, such as low-flow plumbing fixtures\, daylighting\, and energy efficient lighting fixtures. \nWe are excited to be hosted by a Just and Living Product Challenge certified organization! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Workshop tickets include entry to the Celebration. Register here for the Workshop \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Scholarships\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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				What would free registration to "A Just Celebration" do for you?\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n				\n			 \n						\n						\n							\n							Submit
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-just-celebration-2025/
LOCATION:Humanscale Showroom\, 34 Farnsworth\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164011
CREATED:20250211T201111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T161732Z
UID:10002146-1744034400-1744045200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Phius Certified Rater Training
DESCRIPTION:Three 3-Hour Sessions on April 7th\, 9th\, 11th from 2:00 – 5:00pm\nAbout the Training\nPhius Certified Raters focus on single-family residential projects. The Phius Certified Rater training builds on the foundation and concepts delivered in RESNET HERS Rater training and prepares rating professionals to identify the key components of passive building and understand best practices for testing and inspecting performance in the field. This training is delivered live\, online over three days and provides grounding in passive building principles as well as a guide to onsite quality assurance for the Phius Certification program. Each session is three hours. Approximately 8 hours of self-guided material is provided before the first session for review. \nRefund Policy\nFull refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \nTrainees are eligible to earn 14 Phius Continuing Education Units and 14 RESNET Professional Development Hours.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Topics\n				1. Background on building science\, building enclosure systems and high performance mechanical systems \n2. All requirements for the Phius Certification program\, including requirements for 3rd party co-requisite programs \n3. Air-tightness testing strategies and protocol for testing for Phius Certification compliance \n4. Typical designs for passive building mechanical heating\, cooling and ventilation systems and corresponding testing requirements \n5. Passive building hot water delivery requirements and testing strategies \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Prerequisites\n				Knowledge of HERs rating practices\, and experience with Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH Programs is helpful. Typical students are RESNET HERS Raters\, with experience rating single-family homes and verifying compliance with certification programs such as ENERGY STAR\, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes and EPA Indoor airPLUS. Those who wish to pursue certification after training must meet certification exam prerequisites and be approved to complete the exam. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 17th\, 2025\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-3770Course cost: $750 per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Background photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-rater-training-4-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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