Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training

Virtual Event

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 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.

Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training

Virtual Event

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 excellent HERS scores, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.

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. June 4th, 2025 – M&V and Retrocommissioning: A Discussion Maintaining your building’s control systems over time is essential for achieving carbon and energy savings goals. But in […]

Living Future Roundtable

Virtual Event

Join the 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.

POSTPONED: Intro to WELL Building Standard

Virtual Event

About the TrainingThis course provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. Participants will learn the medical basis for the seven concept categories, including: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort, and Mind. Design and construction strategies to create healthy buildings will additionally be covered. Finally, participants will learn how to […]

Carbon & 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.

Health & 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.

Stretch & Specialized Code Basics

Virtual Event

This course covers the 225 CMR 23.00 MA Commercial Stretch and Opt-in Specialized energy codes applicable from July 1, 2023 and including February 2025 updates. The presentation encompasses the different pathways available for code compliance, requirements for each section (envelope, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical), and an overview of how the different components work together. Participants will also learn how the Fossil Fuel Free Pilot communities program may use the Stretch Code as a tool to help meet building performance and electrification goals. This course is intended for all building industry professionals, including but not limited to architects, engineers, consultants, modelers, developers, owners, and contractors.

Energy Code for the Building Envelope (2 Part Course)

Virtual Event

This two-part training is intended for new construction and existing building alterations and additions following the 225 CMR 23.00 Commercial Stretch Energy Code. Case studies and real-world calculation examples will reinforce key concepts, and attendees will apply their knowledge through hands-on exercises with a sample project.

LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep

Virtual Event

Are 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 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 rating system, green building operations and green building construction.

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.

TEDI Modeling

Virtual Event

The training will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code. Case studies and lessons learned from permitted buildings will be used to demonstrate model results and balance adjustments to design through the design process to reach a final compliant model.

Intro to Healthy Materials

Virtual Event

About the Training:In this workshop, participants will learn key product sustainability metrics and how to identify products and materials that are better for the environment and building occupants. The workshop will highlight the trends and the tools available to find and select healthier products, including: Health Product Declarations (HPDs), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), transparency, Declare […]

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.

Carbon & 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.