Energy Codes and Trends

Virtual Event

This course will cover many rapidly evolving elements of sustainable design with particular attention to energy codes and trends applicable in Massachusetts.

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training

Virtual Event

About the Class This course is planned to be held as a New England Cohort. This course provides tools, techniques and tips for how to build via passive house principles for all building types. It dives into Passive House building concepts and builds a foundation of knowledge and skill to integrate PHI building design standards […]

2023 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Virtual Kickoff

Virtual Event

The BE+ Sustainability Scavenger Hunt is back and promises to deliver the most fun, the most sun, and the most puns yet. 🌼 Get your crew back together or start a new team and join us for some friendly competition! Explore sustainable practices in the built environment while engaging your colleagues and getting creative. 🌳 […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Recurring

Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance

Virtual Event

Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 […]

Communication Skills for Persuasion and Influence

Virtual Event

Many people start talking before their first birthday, so how come communication can be so difficult when we have so much experience? How can you evaluate the effectiveness of your communication style? How can you convince someone to do something? Sometimes the issue is between you and your team, and other times it is with […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Recurring

Carbon and Energy Roundtable

Virtual Event

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. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '166193710863', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-166193710863', // […]

Recurring

Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management (7 Part Course)

Virtual Event

Seven 1-1/2 Hour Sessions from March 14th to April 25th About the Class This interactive virtual training is targeted at emerging project managers and estimators. Over the course of seven sessions, participants will learn the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. The sessions will be virtual and live, combining presentation with hands-on exercises […]

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings

Virtual Event

In this course, we will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the impacts Passive House has on carbon and health. Examples of various building types will be presented and information on funding opportunities will be provided. Get your questions answered […]

Recurring

Health and 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. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '148775933823', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-148775933823', // Optional iframeContainerHeight: 500, […]

Talking with Clients About Resilience

Virtual Event

Resilience is a complicated topic spanning physical assets, operational functions as well as the psychological needs of the occupants and community. Clients can be resistant to engaging around any one of these topics and the building design alone has a host of its own issues that trigger concerns about cost and operation. This workshop combines […]

Recurring

Carbon and Energy Roundtable

Virtual Event

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. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '166193710863', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-166193710863', // […]

Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction

Virtual Event

This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard. Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightness, thermal bridging, testing & verification, and mechanical systems. A brief review of Passive House basics will be included, though some familiarity is recommended. This course is taught […]

Recurring

Women in Green Roundtable

Virtual Event

The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '152529637251', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-152529637251', // Optional iframeContainerHeight: 500, […]

Buildings and Carbon

Virtual Event

This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related carbon emissions throughout a building’s life cycle. The course will begin with an exploration of the context of climate emissions in the built environment, covering topics […]

Recurring

Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance

Virtual Event

Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 […]