BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000 DTSTAMP:20250501T153826Z CREATED:20250129T151859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153826Z UID:44593-1746532800-1746536400@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: The Electric Backslide: An Open Discussion about Key DriversAs the industry pushes toward electrification\, are some commercial new buildings reverting to hybrid MEP systems? If so\, what’s driving this shift? This roundtable will explore the complex mix of factors\, including supply chain challenges\, first-cost pressures\, and growing uncertainty in the market and political landscape. We’ll also discuss how teams are staying committed to all-electric goals\, share strategies for pushing back\, and build community around navigating these shared challenges. \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-5-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000 DTSTAMP:20250403T181814Z CREATED:20250403T180306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T181814Z UID:44969-1746725400-1746730800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: HMFH Architects (130 Bishop Allen Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139)  \nAt this roundtable\, HMFH Architects will share their firm’s sustainability commitments\, and explain how these commitments are reflected in their public K-12 work. Attendees will learn about specific project design attributes\, including a discussion on Green Roof installations.  \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable to network with other emerging professionals\, learn about upcoming Built Environment Plus events\, and expand your knowledge across the building industry. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-5-8/ LOCATION:HMFH Architects\, 130 Bishop Allen Dr\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139 CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T130000 DTSTAMP:20250402T200519Z CREATED:20250129T201159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T200519Z UID:44598-1746792000-1746795600@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.\nMay topic: What makes a thriving community? \nIn this roundtable our subject matter experts will discuss shaping the built environment with equity as a guiding principle. In addition\, we will explore avenues for developing a strong equitable workforce within our communities. Please bring your stories and case studies. We’d love to hear your thoughts on what makes a thriving community! \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-5-9/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000 DTSTAMP:20250410T165942Z CREATED:20250212T195845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T165942Z UID:44686-1747126800-1747155600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Verifier Training DESCRIPTION:May 13th and 14th\, Two Full Day Sessions\n9:00 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 Training\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. This training is delivered in person over two days and is a combination of presentation and discussion. 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 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 Course Topics\n 1. Background on building science\, building enclosure systems and high performance mechanical systems \n2. All requirements for the Phius Multifamily and Commercial certification programs\, including requirements for 3rd party co-requisite programs \n3. Large building 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 have experience with on-site building testing\, commissioning and other 3rd party certification programs such as ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction\, LEED Midrise\, etc. 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 Workforce Training Fund Express Grant Funding\n Express Funding Announcement \nFunding for training grants from the Workforce Training Fund Program has been exhausted for State Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025).  Applications for the Express Program grants have been paused until funds for State Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 – June 2026) are available. While specific dates are not yet available\, we hope applications can be submitted again in July 2025. Refer to the Program website for updates. \nIn recent years the Workforce Training Fund Program has experienced unprecedented levels of participation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year\, until funds are exhausted.  \nThe Express Program is designed to help businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees 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. \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers 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. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-verifier-training-5-13/ LOCATION:New Ecology\, 294 Washington Street Suite 830\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PhiusCertifiedVerifierTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000 DTSTAMP:20250506T205846Z CREATED:20250506T204823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T205846Z UID:45202-1747137600-1747141200@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.\nSpecial Carbon & Energy Roundtable: Article 37 / NZC Zoning Modernization and Implementation \nPlease join John Dalzell and others for a discussion with the City of Boston Planning Department about the implementation of the Zoning Article 37 Net Zero Carbon (NZC) updates and process modernization. On Tuesday\, May 13th at 12n\, the City will be seeking feedback on DRAFT project submission and review guidance for NZC buildings and Embodied Carbon Reporting including updates to add the review of Small Projects (20k SF to 50k SF) and modernize the submission and review process of Large Projects (>50k SF). The Article 37 NZC Zoning will become effective on July 1\, 2025. \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-5-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000 DTSTAMP:20250507T142137Z CREATED:20250129T204251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T142137Z UID:44604-1748433600-1748437200@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.\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Location: China Pearl (9 Tyler Street\, Boston\, MA 02111) \nAt this roundtable\, join our Women in Green: Community Lunch! Come meet other women in the Massachusetts sustainable design community and enjoy a variety of dim sum dishes. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price. \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 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-5-28/ LOCATION:China Pearl Restaurant\, 9 Tyler St\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WIG-Community-Lunch-Dim-Sum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T173000 DTSTAMP:20250428T204640Z CREATED:20250425T175425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T204640Z UID:45091-1748710800-1748712600@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 June 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 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. \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.\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 Live sessions are scheduled by Phius and are subject to change. All sessions are held live online unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the Phius website* for current upcoming live training dates. \n*This page is included here for the purpose of referencing live session dates only. Trainees leveraging Express Grant funding must return to this page and register through BE+ to be eligible for reimbursement. \nThere is approximately 8 hours of self-paced content to complete ahead of live training. Trainees will have the ability to select a live session and begin self-paced content on the day following the BE+ monthly enrollment deadline.\n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce Training Fund Express Grant Funding\n Express Funding Announcement \nFunding for training grants from the Workforce Training Fund Program has been exhausted for State Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025).  Applications for the Express Program grants have been paused until funds for State Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 – June 2026) are available. While specific dates are not yet available\, we hope applications can be submitted again in July 2025. Refer to the Program website for updates. \nIn recent years the Workforce Training Fund Program has experienced unprecedented levels of participation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year\, until funds are exhausted. \nThe Express Program is designed to help businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees 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. \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers 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. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-2025-5-31/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PhiusCertifiedBuilderTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T173000 DTSTAMP:20250428T204705Z CREATED:20250425T175706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T204705Z UID:45092-1748710800-1748712600@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 June 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. \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.\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 Phase II live sessions are scheduled by Phius and are subject to change. All sessions are held live online unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the Phius website* for current upcoming live training dates. \n*This page is included here for the purpose of referencing live session dates only. Trainees leveraging Express Grant funding must return to this page and register through BE+ to be eligible for reimbursement.  \nPhius strongly recommends choosing a Phase II session that begins at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I self-paced content. There is approximately 50-60 hours of Phase I content to complete ahead of Phase II. Trainees will have the ability to begin Phase I content and select a Phase II live session on the day following the BE+ monthly enrollment deadline.\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 Workforce Training Fund Express Grant Funding\n Express Funding Announcement \nFunding for training grants from the Workforce Training Fund Program has been exhausted for State Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025).  Applications for the Express Program grants have been paused until funds for State Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 – June 2026) are available. While specific dates are not yet available\, we hope applications can be submitted again in July 2025. Refer to the Program website for updates. \nIn recent years the Workforce Training Fund Program has experienced unprecedented levels of participation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year\, until funds are exhausted. \nThe Express Program is designed to help businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees 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. \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers 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. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-consultant-cphc-training-2025-5-31/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Phius-Certified-Consultant-CPHC-Training.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR