Just Celebrate – Recognizing AEC Social Equity

Join us for the 2026 Just Celebration—an evening dedicated to honoring organizations that are advancing transparency, equity, diversity, and justice across our industry. The BE+ Living Future Community in partnership with Living Future invites you to recognize and uplift the organizations in our network that are demonstrating meaningful commitments to equity, transparency, and justice—both within their workplaces and throughout their projects.

Whether your organization has already earned a Just label, is exploring the program for the first time, or is curious about how Just can support LEED or LBC projects, this gathering is designed for participants at every level of familiarity. Professionals across disciplines and career stages are encouraged to join.

Together, we’ll celebrate leadership, exchange knowledge, and build momentum toward more equitable and transparent practices across the built environment. Expect thoughtful conversations, opportunities to learn from peers, and—of course—a chance to celebrate the progress we’re making as a community.

What is Just?
The Just program is a voluntary transparency platform created by the International Living Future Institute. Unlike a certification, Just is a disclosure tool that allows organizations to publicly share information about their operations—including how they support their employees and where they invest financially and within their communities. Learn more about the Just program and how organizations are using transparency to drive positive change.

Featured Speakers

DiAnn Tufts, Senior Associate & Director of Sustainability at PCA (she/her/hers) strives to create high-performing structures with an emphasis on healthy, habitable, and scale-appropriate spaces that contribute to the character of place and build community. In the founding role of Sustainable Director, DiAnn is establishing process and accountability towards ecological clarity, capacity, and consistency at PCA. As a Living Future Collaborative Co-Facilitator, she is driving the industry toward higher standards through education, integration, and systems thinking.

Kena David, Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co. Inc. is the Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co., Inc., a premier construction management firm with a strong presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In this strategic leadership role, she spearheads the development and implementation of cutting-edge sustainability strategies for the firm’s diverse and complex project portfolio. Her work ensures alignment with Consigli’s commitment to innovation in sustainability, including the firm’s commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiatives (SBTi), ecovadis, North American Electric Construction Coalition, and Just label. With over a decade of experience in sustainable construction spanning from California to the East Coast, Kena has been instrumental in driving sustainability initiatives on high-profile projects, known for her ability to seamlessly integrate low carbon principles into actionable and impactful outcomes. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum of sustainable building disciplines, from clean construction and embodied carbon reduction to wellness-centered design, allowing clients across a variety of market sectors to achieve ambitious green building goals.

Griso Barrios (she/her/hers) is the Senior Manager for the Just program. Griso Barrios focuses on introducing organizations to the Just program and welcoming them to the Just community as they navigate through the label submission processes. Griso is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, enjoying facilitating discussion groups, program improvement/development, and supporting individuals on their DEI journeys. Before joining ILFI, Griso worked in the education sector, particularly focusing on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in family and community engagement practices. Originally from Venezuela, Griso grew up and attended school in Toledo, Ohio, where she graduated from the University of Toledo. She later earned a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Currently residing in Colorado Springs, Griso spends her free time discovering new hikes and seeking out the best coffee spots in town!

Early Bird | Ends July 8 | $35
General Admission | Ends July 22 | $50

Join us for two opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate organizations advancing transparency, equity, diversity, and justice across the built environment industry. The Just 3.0 Webinar will introduce the Just 3.0 framework through real-world insights, practical strategies, and guidance from industry leaders on how to drive meaningful change within organizations. Then, continue the conversation at the 2026 Just Celebration, an evening dedicated to recognizing organizations leading the way in equitable and transparent practices while building community and momentum for a more just future.

Event Sponsors

Become a Sponsor!

Opportunities are available to sponsor this event or become an annual BE+ Living Future Community Steward!

Event Sponsorship gets you:
– Recognition at the Just Introduction Webinar on June 16th and at The Just Celebration
– Tickets to the Just Celebration Event on July 22nd
– 10% Discount on your company’s Just Registration through ILFI
– A 1-hour consultation with ILFIs Just Staff
– Industry visibility (an opportunity for a testimonial slide in educational materials, your logo will be recognized as a sponsor on the event materials, including the website, an opportunity to briefly tell your Equity in Practice story via the BE+ Blog)
– 30% discount code for additional tickets, invited guests
– Support the attendance of one Student / Emerging Professional through a contribution to the scholarship fund

Questions? Give us a call at 617-752-2424 or email Eli Beckerman at eli@builtenvironmentplus.org.