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  • Energy Code for Low-Rise Residential Buildings

    Energy Code for Low-Rise Residential Buildings (2 Part Course)

    Virtual Event

    In this two-part training, we will review the differences in Residential codes across Massachusetts' three energy codes – Base code, Stretch, and Net Zero – for Single Family Homes, existing, Additions, and Renovations. Various wall assemblies, air barriers, windows, and ceilings/roofs will be discussed. Participants will gain an understanding of the embodied carbon credit, as well as mechanical systems, solar systems, and electrical vehicle requirements. Additionally, participants will learn what is needed to build, test, and verify to the new code for these project types. While there are no prerequisites to join this training, it is recommended that attendees have already taken the level 1 courses taught by PSD and MassSave.

  • USGBC Local Government Leadership Summit on September 30th from 10am-2pm at Atlantic Wharf in Seaport, MA

    Local Government Leadership Summit

    Fort Point Room, Atlantic Wharf 290 Congress St, Boston, MA, United States

    This summit will explore how Massachusetts and national programs support local government sustainability and resilience leadership. Learn why hundreds of local governments have embraced the LEED for Cities rating system to assess and improve their jurisdiction-wide sustainability and resilience programs, and why Massachusetts ranks number one in U.S. LEED certifications. Strategize with state and national program leaders on how we strengthen our collective efforts. Hear about the range of products, programs and tools for local governments at USGBC.

  • LEED v5 Leadership Series on September 30th, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm

    LEED v5 Leadership Series

    Fort Point Room, Atlantic Wharf 290 Congress St, Boston, MA, United States

    Join USGBC and key technical contributors involved in developing and adopting the LEED v5 rating system as they provide an overview of the system's goals, impact areas, and how it drives market transformation. This session will highlight why project teams and organizations choose LEED v5, its value in meeting organizational goals, and how it enhances performance and market competitiveness.

  • Specifying Healthier Materials Beyond Checking Boxes on November 13th, 2025 from 12-2pm

    Specifying Healthier Materials Beyond Checking Boxes

    Virtual Event

    The course will provide information on specifying products and materials that are Living Building Challenge red list free, avoiding chemicals of concern from the Six Classes, specifying products with transparency labels, and finding healthier products through third-party certifications and publicly available databases.

  • Energy Code for Contractors and Owners: Lessons from the Field on Dec. 4th, 2025 at 3-5pm

    Energy Code for Owners and Contractors: Lessons from the Field

    Virtual Event

    Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how the new energy code is being implemented across Institutional (including K–12), Large Commercial, and Multifamily building types. Representatives from Turner and Consigli Construction will compare project typologies, sharing real-world challenges, lessons learned, and what’s on the horizon. Topics will include pre-construction and cost considerations (a key concern for owners), execution of design intent on projects that have built in the new code, quality control strategies like mockups, and the role of design teams in accurate pricing.

  • Health and Wellness Roundtable

    Health & Wellness Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.

  • Living Future Roundtable

    Living Future Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.

  • Stretch & Specialized Code Basics on May 6, 2025 at 3-5pm

    Stretch & Specialized Code Basics

    Virtual Event

    This course covers the different pathways available for code compliance, requirements for each section (envelope, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical), and an overview of how the different components work together. Participants will also learn how the Fossil Fuel Free Pilot communities program may use the Stretch Code as a tool to help meet building performance and electrification goals. This course is intended for all building industry professionals, including but not limited to architects, engineers, consultants, modelers, developers, owners, and contractors.

  • Living Future Roundtable

    Living Future Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.

  • Health & Wellness and Emerging Professionals Building Tour—Lyrik

    Health & Wellness and Emerging Professionals Building Tour – Lyrik

    Lyrik 400 Newbury St, Boston, MA

    Join us for an on-site building tour of Lyrik Back Bay. The project earned LEED-Gold certification and WELL Gold, and the design team incorporated abundant health and wellness strategies. After the tour, we'll gather for some drinks, networking, and fun!

  • OneClick Summit on May 7th from 1-5pm

    Carbon Experts Summit Boston

    Location TBD 0

    Join industry leaders at the Carbon Experts Summit Boston, part of Boston Climate Week, for an afternoon of practical decarbonization strategies. Co-hosted with One Click LCA, we will feature City of Boston representatives speaking on regulations, alongside real-world case studies and expert perspectives.

  • LEED v5 for Resilience & Health

    LEED v5 for Resilience & Health: Designing Buildings that Protect People and Communities

    Virtual Event

    As the industry prepares for the next evolution of LEED, our LEED v5 Webinar Series offers a practical, insider look at what’s changing – and what it means for your work. This multi-part virtual series kicks off with Resilience + Human Health Impact. Explore how LEED v5 integrates climate resilience and occupant wellbeing through tools such as the RELi Resilience Rating System and Human Health Impact Assessments to help project teams design buildings that protect people and communities.