BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190223 CREATED:20200309T160046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T144709Z UID:10001359-1586455200-1586462400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED | Building Tour: The Smith Campus Center DESCRIPTION:Photo provided by Harvard University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ** In response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19\, we are exercising caution by rethinking our events programming. This tour has been postponed until further notice. We thank you for your cooperation and patience. **\n \n \n \n \n \n You are invited to join the Built Environment + Emerging Professionals of Mass. on a tour of the Harvard University Smith Campus Center on April 9\, 2020 at 6pm. \nCome hear about the recent updates to the Smith Campus center – the inclusion of living walls irrigated by rainwater\, the incorporation of glass and glass bridges to connect spaces\, and the addition of outdoor terrace spaces. \nLearn how the design and project management teams came together to update this building designed in the brutalist style and sometimes called “Harvard’s first high-rise”. \nOn the tour we will learn about the project\, sustainability in the space and how programming will make use of the updated features. \nThe tour will be led by Shirin Karanfilogl | Director\, Harvard Capital Projects\, Julie Crites | Director\, Harvard Common Spaces\, and Frank Nitti |  Project Manager\, Harvard Green Building Services. \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-tour-the-smith-campus-center/ LOCATION:The Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center\, 1350 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Building Tour,EPMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190223 CREATED:20200403T171016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T175517Z UID:10001586-1586869200-1586872800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Boost Organizational Resilience: People\, Processes\, Places Thriving in a Time of Crisis DESCRIPTION:We are now seeing how critical organizational resilience is and how unprepared we are to deal with the human side of a crisis – from business continuity to psychological health. This webinar addresses the three pillars of resilience: People\, processes\, places\, with a focus on the people and people-related processes. We address business processes\, single points of failure\, data security\, managing people in a virtual environment and more. We will record and archive this presentation if you can not join live. \n\nIn our industry\, we think of resilience predominantly as a physical infrastructure issue – passive survivability\, uninterrupted power supply\, and managing storm surges and flooding. The other side of resilience is business continuity and the human aspect of organizational function. Our current experience with COVID-19 is truly emphasizing how critical it is to be prepared to address the human dimension and manage operations from that perspective. \nThis webinar will address the issues of enhancing organizational resilience during times of crisis in general and a pandemic in particular. In the current situation where most people are working remotely\, a variety of business processes\, and ‘cultural’ norms are adversely affected. We will discuss the three pillars of resilience: People\, processes\, places\, with a focus on the people and people-related processes. \nStaff who are in managerial or leadership positions\, will need to adapt leadership styles to accommodate the new reality of remote teams\, and cultivate a stronger sense of team membership to facilitate productivity. In addition\, staff will have the increased burden of balancing work obligations and home responsibilities (especially if they have younger children or others requiring more care). \nThe webinar will provide answers for the following questions:1.     What are the psychological principles that should guide engaging with employees throughout the process of dealing with crisis?2.     How can a “single point of failure” be avoided?3.     Which of our business processes are vulnerable to disruption?4.     How do we avoid burnout and employee turnover? \nWe will review practical “fixes” addressing issues related to communication; structuring the workday; and maintaining staff engagement. Finally\, we will review strategies for self-care\, personal resilience\, and caring for others (employees\, family members\, etc.). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Presenter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Guy Sapirstein\n Resilience Consulting \n With a PhD in Clinical Psychology\, Guy has been on the cutting edge of applied social science for the past 20 years. Following the events of September 11\, 2001 he began collaborating on the development of models for enhancing resilience through individual\, community and organizational preparedness and response. Those models have been successfully implemented across the United States and internationally. Currently he splits his time between coaching clients on personal and organizational resilience\, helping leaders implement strategies for resilience in their organizations\, and providing resilience focused psychotherapy for individuals and couples.\n\n \nAn experienced speaker\, Guy has presented at numerous conferences including the first UN sponsored International Strategy for Disaster Reduction conference in Davos\, Switzerland.  His articles have appeared in academic journals\, trade publications and textbooks. Additionally\, he co-authored several manuals (on crisis response and interventions) that have been translated into several languages and widely distributed by IBM Corporation as part of their crisis response following disasters in the USA\, Pakistan\, China\, the Philippines and Haiti. Guy holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut and a BA in Social Studies from Bar-Ilan University in Israel. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/boost-organizational-resilience-people-processes-places-thriving-in-a-time-of-crisis/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Courses,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190223 CREATED:20200302T193205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T133322Z UID:10001351-1586941200-1586948400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Site and Sustainable Water: Native and Adaptive Vegetation DESCRIPTION:** “Sites and Sustainable Water” will now be hosted virtually in response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. Registered attendees will receive their Zoom meeting link a few days before April 15th. **\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n We realize many people have been financially impacted by COVID-19\, which is why we changed the price of our webinar to a pay what you can model! Our webinars are typically $35\, but you can pay however much you want (Eventbrite’s minimum payment is $1.00). \n \n \n \n \n \n This course will be an introduction to the SITES rating system\, along with a deeper discussion on certain site strategies including low impact development techniques and planting with native and drought tolerant plans. It will focus on understanding water use on site\, its natural cycle as well as the larger context and impact of water locally. In addition\, it will cover the importance of soil and plant management\, with strategies that are specific to the project site and location. \nTechniques that will be discussed will include: reducing water use for landscape irrigation\, low impact development techniques\, choosing native and drought tolerant plans\, providing pollinator and bird habitat\, restoring native plant communities\, managing invasive plants\, and creating soil management and pest management plans. \nBoth the LEED rating system and SITES rating system will be used for this course. \nMeet the Presenters\nCarrie Havey\, LEED Fellow\, SITES AP\, is a Senior Sustainability Consultant with The Green Engineer. She works collaboratively with project teams to provide sustainable design advice and LEED guidance throughout all project phases. She has been the sustainability consultant on over 50 projects\, including: higher education facilities\, k-12 schools\, healthcare\, labs\, municipal buildings\, and commercial interiors. Carrie has over 20 years of experience\, initially working in the fields of urban planning and landscape architecture. Carrie is a member of the USGBC’s Sustainable Sites Technical Advisory Group (SS TAG) and previously served for four years on the Location and Planning TAG.  \nSandy Brock has over 30 years of experience in the civil engineering field. A registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts\, a LEED Accredited Professional\, and a Certified Floodplain Manager\, Sandy has developed an expertise in sustainable site design. \nSandy graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. She spent two years designing and constructing rural water supplies in Malawi\, Africa for the Peace Corps. She is a member of the USGBC Sustainable Site Technical Advisory Group (TAG)\, and is chair of the Grafton Conservation Commission. Sandy has presented at various industry events on topics such as site development permitting and stormwater management best management practices. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/site-and-sustainable-water-native-and-adaptive-vegetation/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190224 CREATED:20200302T214135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T160621Z UID:10001355-1586968200-1586973600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED | Presinar: The Process for Zero Energy Office Buildings: The Next ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide DESCRIPTION:** In response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19\, we are exercising caution by rethinking our events programming. For the time being\, all presinars up until June will be cancelled until further notice. We thank you for your cooperation and patience. **\n \n \n \n \n \n GBCI: 0920020734 \nASHRAE has just released the next Advanced Energy Design Guide. This zero energy guide focuses on what is needed to achieve zero energy in office buildings. The session will focus on the EUI targets focusing on the selection and design of the HVAC systems. It will also cover lighting\, plug loads\, and envelope design as it applies to the HVAC system to ensure that the office building can be built to the zero energy target. How-to tips and practical advice will be presented as well as successful zero energy case studies. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe a process for creating a zero energy office building\nApply a set of Energy Use Intensity targets to achieve a zero energy office building\nProvide an overview of the Advanced Energy Design guide for Zero Energy office buildings\nDescribe the interactions between envelope\, lighting\, plug loads\, and HVAC design and the integrated roles that architects and engineers should follow to achieve low-energy design.\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED General) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/process-zero-energy-office-buildings-next-ashrae-advanced-energy-design-guide URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-the-process-for-zero-energy-office-buildings-the-next-ashrae-advanced-energy-design-guide/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Presinar,Presinar Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190224 CREATED:20200403T174609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T175420Z UID:10001588-1587474000-1587477600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Managing Change in Crisis DESCRIPTION:Managing change is a constant in business\, but in these times\, we are faced with more and faster changes with no way to predict what will happen from day to day. Pervasive uncertainty kills productivity and morale. Successful change management results from a combination of effective leadership\, clear and targeted communication\, team building\, emotional intelligence and appropriate levels of transparency. Leaders need to create for employees as much safety and predictability as they can\, as well as some level of perceived control in their lives. The practical tools and approaches shared in this webinar are useful all the time\, and especially valuable during this pandemic and attendees will leave with immediately applicable strategies.\n\nThis course is also available through the Workforce Training grant.\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Presenter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Barbra Batshalom\n Sustainable Performance Institute\, Founder \n Barbra has been a leader in the green building movement since 1998 when she left 12 years of traditional architecture practice to found The Green Roundtable (GRT) a nonprofit whose mission was making green building mainstream. GRT was the USGBC’s Affiliate in MA for 9 years and supported the growth of the LEED program.  \nSustainable Performance Institute (SPI)\, originally a program of GRT\, focuses on high-level interventions to institutionalize sustainability at the organizational level in processes\, systems and policies nationally\, working with companies to implement change management strategies and achieve measurable improvements in performance and profitability across their portfolios. SPI’s SMARTsustainability ™ program provides a framework to evaluate the capability of A/E/C firms to deliver consistent\, high quality sustainability services and was adopted by HUD for affordable housing developers.  \nSPI’s transformative workshop programs have been delivered to hundreds of organizations nation-wide to help raise the bar on professional practice in the industry. Barbra is an adjunct professor teaching Sustainable Real Estate Development in Brandeis University’s International Business School. She has served on numerous boards\, government task forces and committees to help develop public and corporate policies for sustainability and teaches courses on change management for sustainability for professionals around the world.  \nHer work focuses on the intersection of systems\, processes and culture. With a diverse background of fine arts\, social psychology and 20+ years in architecture and sustainability consulting\, she brings a variety of skills to her work and a unique perspective engaging the human dynamics of decision-making and creative collaboration to technical work. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/managing-change-in-crisis/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Courses,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190224 CREATED:20200407T151913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T182716Z UID:10001590-1587484800-1587488400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Built Environment Plus Virtual Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 21st for a virtual town hall! As a member-based organization\, we’re reaching out to our community for input as we re-examine our programming and efforts in light of COVID-19–this meeting will give you an opportunity to share your opinions about the direction Built Environment Plus is moving towards. We’re exploring ways to expand our educational opportunities\, keep our community connected\, progress our advocacy efforts\, and provide resources as needed. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/built-environment-plus-virtual-town-hall/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190224 CREATED:20200302T170536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T172750Z UID:10001349-1587546000-1587574800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:** “LEED Green Associate Exam Prep” will now be hosted virtually in response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. Registered attendees will receive their Zoom meeting link a few days before April 22nd. **\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n\nThe LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the LEED Green Associate. This eight-hour course is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam\, feel free to bring these questions to class and the instructor will cover these identified areas. \nThis is a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, students\, and anyone interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED rating system\, green building operations\, and green building construction. Upon completion of the class\, employees will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. Please note that the national office has lowered their student rate to $100–read more at usbgc.org. By passing the exam\, employees will earn the LEED Green Associate credential. \nThe course is divided into the following\, one-hour long sessions: \n\nIntroduction – This section will explain the LEED Green Associate credentialing process and serve as an introduction to LEED\, sustainability\, the USGBC\, the GBCI\, and the LEED rating system.\nLocation and Transportation / Sustainable Sites – Topics include site issues such as connectivity\, transportation\, erosion\, landscaping\, and heat island effect.\nWater Efficiency / Energy and Atmosphere – Topics include water issues (plumbing efficiency\, irrigation\, process water\, etc.) and energy and atmosphere issues (demand\, efficiency\, renewable energy\, ozone-depleting substances\, etc.).\nMaterials and Resources – Topics include procurement and waste diversion.\nIndoor Environmental Quality – Topics include indoor environmental quality issues such as occupant comfort and green cleaning.\nInnovation / Regional Priority / Certification Process – This section will explain the LEED certification process\, as well as the Innovation and Regional Priority categories.\nExam Review – Discussion of exam format and registration and sample exam questions.\nExam Review – Reviewing sample exam questions.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Massachusetts Training Exchange. If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-preparation-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200427 DTSTAMP:20260403T190224 CREATED:20200309T183135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T190040Z UID:10001584-1587772800-1587945599@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Earth Day Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Since The Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup will now be held this autumn\, celebrate Earth Day by joining the EMPA in a virtual cleanup! Grab a pair of gloves and a trash bag and cleanup some litter in your own neighborhood. We encourage you to participate in this cleanup in the safest possible way: maintain six feet from others\, wear appropriate protective equipment such as a mask\, and only pick up trash in areas where you feel safe and comfortable. If you don’t currently have the proper protective gear\, simply document the trash with pictures and come back when you’re prepared to remove it. \nEven though you might not be right on the Charles River\, everyone’s neighborhood is part of a watershed! Check out the maps below to figure out which watershed you are benefiting and tell us in your social media post. \nWe are on LinkedIn\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and Instagram. Tag us and include the hashtags #trashtag and #EPMAcleanup. After you post\, search the hashtags to connect with others who are cleaning up as part of the same community! \nThe virtual event will be held all weekend\, April 25th & 26th \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Your Watershed Below: URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2020-earth-day-charles-river-cleanup/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190224 CREATED:20200409T200427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T204941Z UID:10001592-1588010400-1588015800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:** This month’s EPMA meeting will now be hosted virtually. A Zoom invite will be sent through the EPMA newsletter and to registered attendees on Eventbrite. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation! \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Lindsey Machamer\, Jasmine Abdollahi \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\n\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-25/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:EPMA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR