27 firms successfully met the 70% reduction target in 2019. These are their stories and lessons learned. (THIS IS AN AIAU COURSE ONLY - NOT FOR GENERAL WF GRANT)
Course Listings
Business Writing for Results
The methods used in Business Writing for Results include a combination of discussion, demonstration, individual writing practice, and group exercises that reinforce the tools and techniques introduced during the session. This training will be conducted in a supportive...
Risk Management*
The workshop will cover the following: - Focused on Practice Leadership. - Provide a detailed look at ways to manage risk, when and how different levels of risk may or may not be acceptable, how to evaluate potential projects and agreements for the level of risk. -...
Building Highly Effective Teams
Project staff comes together to solve problems, design projects – but that doesn’t make them truly a “team”. A high functioning team can thrive when trust is built and conditions are created that are conducive to success. This workshop focuses on practical ways to...
Implicit Bias: Part 1
Instructional Methods: This interactive session will feature a combination of brief presentations, group design, exercises, and facilitated, full-group discussions. The intent is for participants to deepen their knowledge and understanding of inclusivity and implicit...
Implicit Bias: Part 2
Instructional Methods: This interactive session will feature a combination of brief presentations, group design, exercises, and facilitated, full-group discussions. The intent is for participants to deepen their knowledge and understanding of inclusivity and implicit...
Effective Hiring
Instructional Methods: This interactive session will feature a combination of brief presentations, group design, exercises, and facilitated, full-group discussions. The intent is for participants to deepen their knowledge and understanding of inclusivity and implicit...
Quality Control Strategies
This course is all about quality control strategies. Participants will learn to clarify how, when, and where: do the team members understand the scope of their tasks, when tasks are required and the level of quality is required for the task. You will also learn how to...
Business Writing for Action
This course, Business writing for action, will show you how the value of active voice, the five steps for effective business writing, using strong subject lines as forecast, how to create clear, short sentences and paragraphs and headlines, and the importance of using...
Effective Communication
What makes for a successful client relationship? How can managers foster team engagement to reach project goals together? This course teaches the importance of relationship building for professional success in the field of architecture, and also covers networking with...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Shellebration
Summer Shellebration
Join us for an evening of drinks, delicious food (including oysters), and great company as we bring together the leaders, rising stars, and emerging professionals shaping a more sustainable built environment at our Spring Shellebration!
Emerging Professionals Roundtable
Emerging Professionals Roundtable
The BE+ Emerging Professionals is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields helping drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment.
Carbon & Energy Roundtable
Carbon & Energy Roundtable
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.
Just Celebrate – Recognizing AEC Social Equity
Just Celebrate – Recognizing AEC Social Equity
Join us for the 2026 Just Celebration—an evening to recognize organizations leading the way in transparency, equity, diversity, and justice, and to connect with a community committed to meaningful change. Grow with us in community to salute the organizations who have ...
Health & Wellness Roundtable
Health & Wellness Roundtable
Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training
Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training
This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard to professionals in the U.S.
Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
The 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 ...
Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
This 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 excelle...
LEED v5 for Construction & Contractors: Delivering High-Performance Projects on the Jobsite
LEED v5 for Construction & Contractors: Delivering High-Performance Projects on the Jobsite
As the industry prepares for LEED v5, this training offers a practical, insider look at what’s changing. Designed for general contractors, construction managers, and trade partners—this webinar will help you align frameworks like the Contractor’s Commitment and ma...
Planning for Building Performance Upgrades: Learn from 12 Diverse Commercial Buildings
Planning for Building Performance Upgrades: Learn from 12 Diverse Commercial Buildings
Join this 1-hour webinar to learn how commercial building decarbonization, energy efficiency upgrades, electrification, and renewable energy strategies can reduce operating costs, improve building performance, increase resiliency, and help achieve Building Performance S...