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SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual 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. \nOur roundtables in 2026 have been focused on systems change\, acknowledging both the grief of what’s been lost and the optimism of imagining a better future. We’ve had guests talk about different models of systems transformation\, creating community\, and building movements for change. At our October roundtable we’re hoping to highlight a couple folks who saw a need for system change and are taking action. Join us on Thursday\, October 1st to hear from some wave makers and share in our enriching discussion. \nTopic: Visioning Community in Action\nSubject Matter Expert \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Charley Cummings is the founder and CEO of Walden Mutual Bank\, the first newly chartered mutual bank in the US in 50 years.  Walden Mutual lends to sustainable food\, ag and other sustainability-focused businesses in New England and New York\, while offering impact driven online and mobile deposit accounts to businesses and consumers.  Charley previously founded and ran Walden Local\, Inc.\, now the leading brand of locally produced pasture-based meat in the Northeast.  Previously he worked at various venture-backed clean technology companies and co-founded a non-profit advocacy organization formed in support of the country’s first proposed offshore windfarm.  Charley began his career at Monitor Group (now part of Deloitte) and earned a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.  He lives with his wife and three children in Hopkinton\, New Hampshire. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Reach 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				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-10-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Leadership Accelerator Information Session for Applicants: Program Overview & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:About the Program & Information Session\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join BE+ for an information session to learn more about the free\, cohort-based professional development program for experienced and emerging AEC professionals with real-world project experience who are ready to deepen their technical expertise\, strengthen their leadership skills\, and advance high-performance\, low-carbon\, and clean-energy buildings. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This session is intended for:• Architects• Designers• Engineers• Construction professionals• Sustainability/energy professionals • Municipal staff• Other experienced AEC professionals \nCome with questions! This is a great opportunity to get a more detailed understanding of the program and how you can support your professional development and deepen your industry impact. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Session Agenda & Purpose:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				• Introduce AEC professionals to the BE+ Leadership Accelerator • Help potential applicants understand whether the program is a good fit • Provide a clear overview of the program experience\, application process\, and participant support \nThis is a live\, virtual office hour hosted by the Built Environment Plus Education Team. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For Applicants:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The BE+ Leadership Accelerator can help AEC industry professionals strengthen technical expertise\, prepare to take on more project responsibility\, move into leadership roles and more deeply integrate sustainability principles into their work. \nProgram participants can benefit from:• Upskilling in energy code compliance\, electrification\, healthy and responsible material selection\, and high-performance design and construction• Building capacity to confidently lead project teams and communicate across diverse stakeholder groups• Support with clear career development pathways • Connecting with a statewide network of sustainability-focused professionals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Program Structure\n				DurationApproximately 6 months \nFormatHybrid: live sessions + flexible online learning \nTime CommitmentApproximately 8-12 hours per month\, over 6 months \nCohort ModelSmall\, peer-based learning groups with opportunities for 1:1 coaching and live feedback on individual presentations. \nLearning ApproachTechnical training + leadership development + applied experience \nCostFree or highly subsidized based on individual’s learning plan \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Participants Will Gain\n				TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGEBuild the knowledge you need to contribute to the next generation of high-performance buildings. \nTopics may include:• Building Science & Enclosures• Massachusetts Stretch & Specialized Energy Codes• Passive Building Principles• Embodied Carbon & Material Selection• Sustainable Design & Construction \nLEADERSHIP SKILLSTechnical knowledge is only part of the equation. Develop the skills needed to lead projects and teams through:• Communication\, Negotiation & Conflict Management• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration• Project Management• Navigating Change & Stakeholder Management \nINDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALSYour individual learning plan may include opportunities to pursue industry credentials aligned with your career goals. \nPotential pathways may include:• Passive House Associate• Passive House Trades• Passive House Builder or Consultant• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP• Green Professional (GPRO) Fundamentals\, Construction or Operations & Maintenance• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)• WELL AP• BEMP• CDP \nCredential pathways will be determined based on participant goals\, eligibility\, and individual learning plans. Additional costs may apply for advanced credentials. BE+ will subsidize up to a certain amount per individual participant for advanced credentials. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Apply?\n				The BE+ Leadership Accelerator is designed for AEC professionals with meaningful\, hands-on project experience in the built environment who are ready to deepen their technical expertise\, strengthen their leadership skills\, and increase their impact. Professionals at a range of career stages are encouraged to attend. \nExample professionals include:• Architects & Designers• Mechanical\, Electrical\, Civil & Energy Engineers• Construction Managers & Superintendents• Energy & Sustainability Consultants• Municipal Staff & Building Professionals• Other AEC Professionals interested in high-performance buildings and clean energy \nYou may be a strong fit if you:• Are ready to take on greater project or team leadership• Want to integrate sustainability and decarbonization into your daily work• Are interested in advancing within your firm or the broader AEC industry• Want to deepen your technical knowledge of high-performance buildings• Are working on or interested in housing\, high-performance\, low-carbon\, net-zero\, or community-scale projects• Are passionate about moving the industry forward• Have meaningful experience working on real-world building or infrastructure projects• Can draw on real challenges real challenges and questions from your work• Are interested in strengthening your ability to lead projects\, teams\, clients or organizational change \nWe are looking for people with the drive to make a difference: on projects\, within their companies\, and with their clients. Participants may be at different stages of their careers. Rather than requiring a specific number of years in the industry\, we are looking for professionals who have developed enough real-world project experience to bring practical questions\, challenges\, and perspectives into a collaborative learning environment.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leadership-accelerator-information-session-for-applicants-program-overview-10-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses,Leadership Accelerator
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SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Utility cost reduction strategies through appropriate rate selection\, peak shifting and peak shaving\nJoin the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly virtual 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. \n			\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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-10-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our next roundtable! 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. \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				Register Here
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-6/
LOCATION:Consigli Construction\, 313 Congress St\, Boston\, MA
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T123322Z
CREATED:20260826T211957Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Accelerator Information Session for Applicants: Is This Program Right for You?
DESCRIPTION:About the Program & Information Session\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join BE+ for an information session to learn more about the free\, cohort-based professional development program for experienced and emerging AEC professionals with real-world project experience who are ready to deepen their technical expertise\, strengthen their leadership skills\, and advance high-performance\, low-carbon\, and clean-energy buildings. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This session is intended for:• Architects• Designers• Engineers• Construction professionals• Sustainability/energy professionals • Municipal staff• Other experienced AEC professionals \nCome with questions! This is a great opportunity to get a more detailed understanding of the program and how you can support your professional development and deepen your industry impact. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Session Agenda & Purpose:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				• Introduce AEC professionals to the BE+ Leadership Accelerator • Help potential applicants understand whether the program is a good fit • Provide a clear overview of the program experience\, application process\, and participant support \nThis is a live\, virtual office hour hosted by the Built Environment Plus Education Team. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For Applicants:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The BE+ Leadership Accelerator can help AEC industry professionals strengthen technical expertise\, prepare to take on more project responsibility\, move into leadership roles and more deeply integrate sustainability principles into their work. \nProgram participants can benefit from:• Upskilling in energy code compliance\, electrification\, healthy and responsible material selection\, and high-performance design and construction• Building capacity to confidently lead project teams and communicate across diverse stakeholder groups• Support with clear career development pathways • Connecting with a statewide network of sustainability-focused professionals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Program Structure\n				DurationApproximately 6 months \nFormatHybrid: live sessions + flexible online learning \nTime CommitmentApproximately 8-12 hours per month\, over 6 months \nCohort ModelSmall\, peer-based learning groups with opportunities for 1:1 coaching and live feedback on individual presentations. \nLearning ApproachTechnical training + leadership development + applied experience \nCostFree or highly subsidized based on individual’s learning plan \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Participants Will Gain\n				TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGEBuild the knowledge you need to contribute to the next generation of high-performance buildings. \nTopics may include:• Building Science & Enclosures• Massachusetts Stretch & Specialized Energy Codes• Passive Building Principles• Embodied Carbon & Material Selection• Sustainable Design & Construction \nLEADERSHIP SKILLSTechnical knowledge is only part of the equation. Develop the skills needed to lead projects and teams through:• Communication\, Negotiation & Conflict Management• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration• Project Management• Navigating Change & Stakeholder Management \nINDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALSYour individual learning plan may include opportunities to pursue industry credentials aligned with your career goals. \nPotential pathways may include:• Passive House Associate• Passive House Trades• Passive House Builder or Consultant• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP• Green Professional (GPRO) Fundamentals\, Construction or Operations & Maintenance• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)• WELL AP• BEMP• CDP \nCredential pathways will be determined based on participant goals\, eligibility\, and individual learning plans. Additional costs may apply for advanced credentials. BE+ will subsidize up to a certain amount per individual participant for advanced credentials. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who Should Apply?\n				The BE+ Leadership Accelerator is designed for AEC professionals with meaningful\, hands-on project experience in the built environment who are ready to deepen their technical expertise\, strengthen their leadership skills\, and increase their impact. Professionals at a range of career stages are encouraged to attend. \nExample professionals include:• Architects & Designers• Mechanical\, Electrical\, Civil & Energy Engineers• Construction Managers & Superintendents• Energy & Sustainability Consultants• Municipal Staff & Building Professionals• Other AEC Professionals interested in high-performance buildings and clean energy \nYou may be a strong fit if you:• Are ready to take on greater project or team leadership• Want to integrate sustainability and decarbonization into your daily work• Are interested in advancing within your firm or the broader AEC industry• Want to deepen your technical knowledge of high-performance buildings• Are working on or interested in housing\, high-performance\, low-carbon\, net-zero\, or community-scale projects• Are passionate about moving the industry forward• Have meaningful experience working on real-world building or infrastructure projects• Can draw on real challenges real challenges and questions from your work• Are interested in strengthening your ability to lead projects\, teams\, clients or organizational change \nWe are looking for people with the drive to make a difference: on projects\, within their companies\, and with their clients. Participants may be at different stages of their careers. Rather than requiring a specific number of years in the industry\, we are looking for professionals who have developed enough real-world project experience to bring practical questions\, challenges\, and perspectives into a collaborative learning environment.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leadership-accelerator-information-session-for-applicants-is-this-program-right-for-you-10-27/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses,Leadership Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260922T162414Z
CREATED:20260828T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T162414Z
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SUMMARY:LEED® v5 Green Associate Exam Prep (3-Part Course)
DESCRIPTION:3-Part Course on October 29th\, November 5th\, and November 12th each at 1:30pm-4:30pm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the TrainingAre you planning to earn your LEED Green Associate professional credential? Join this training to kickstart or enhance your study process. The curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate v5 Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. It will be a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, and anyone else interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED v5 rating system\, green building operations and green building construction. Free or discounted study materials available! See pricing tiers for more details.  \nIn April 2025\, the U.S. Green Building Council launched LEED v5\, the newest LEED standard. The Green Associate professional credentialing exam is now aligned with the new LEED v5 standard. Take the exam prep now to be prepared for the new LEED v5 standard! \nThis is a live\, online training led by multiple instructors from The Green Engineer. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Understand LEED Green Associate exam structure.2. Clarify green building fundamentals.3. Describe LEED Process\, Sustainable Thinking\, and Core Concepts.4. Define steps to LEED certification \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pricing Tiers\n				Choose the ticket tier that best fits your needs:• General Admission – $700• Student – $350• Local Government or Nonprofit – $350• Building Owner/Operator – $350 \nFree & Discounted Study Materials – Please consider before registering:Optional Exam Prep Resource Add-ons for $120 per person\, including flash cards and practice exams to help you prepare for the LEED v5 exam\, available for all ticket tiers. Please select this option when registering. SPECIAL OFFER: First 5 registrants may use code FREETESTMATERIALS to redeem FREE study materials when selecting their Add-On Ticket Type.  \nPlease reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to request discount codes for:• 5 or more attendees who register together• Trainees who register for both the Green Associate & BD+C exam prep trainings \nAll ticket tiers are eligible for Express Grant funding. Please note that the Express Grant does not cover Optional Exam Prep Resource Add-on or the exam fee itself. \nQuestions about eligibility\, ticket tiers\, bulk registration\, or combining Green Associate and BD+C exam prep? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 8th\, 2026\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.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: Coming SoonCourse Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $700 per course per trainee \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. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \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. \nRegistering on Behalf of Employees If you are applying for Express funding and registering on behalf of employees at your organization\, please check “as Company” on the checkout page to receive a copy of the receipt. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \nPlease note that the Express Grant does not cover Optional Exam Prep Resource Add-on or the exam fee itself. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy\n				Full 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.  \nPlease 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				BE+ is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. If you have a disability or accessibility need and require accommodation to participate\, please email education@builtenvironmentplus.org and our team will follow up with you. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests\, though we may not be able to meet every need. Advance notice is appreciated and may be necessary to arrange certain accommodations.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-v5-green-associate-exam-prep-10-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses,LEED v5 in Practice
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