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Sometimes, it's just so helpful to have a knowledgeable introduction from an experienced represenative, as you can learn information you're just not going to get in a brochu
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting encompasses a wide range of topics, and it can be challenging for teams to know where to start, what to prioritize, and how to justify the require
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Electrification is taking form in California - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have six million heat pumps installed by 2030. The massive infrastr
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Passive Design/Build Boot Camp, May 19, Newton, Massachusetts
What is Emu Passive?
Emu Passive is an organization that focuses on empowering the construction industry to build for the future by simplifying and standardizing passive systems.
What will yo
Aquor's House Hydrant - A Modern, Durable and Sleek Outdoor Faucet
Chances are, you might not think of your hose bibb, or outdoor faucet, too often. But they’re very useful, and some hose bibs are more durable - and good looking - than others.
Smart Cities Connect, April 14-16, San Antonio, Texas
Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring
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EarthCraft Builder Training, March 27, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summits, March 31, Dubuque, Iowa
This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding the LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governm
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Are you looking to increase your base knowledge of climate change and what we can do about it?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Engage with and utilize Climate Literacy: Essent
GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona
GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executives working in sustainability, corporate responsibility, impact, net zero, reporting, envi
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Free Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, October 18, 1 pm EST
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo
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Online ARE Study Session | Structural Systems Deep Dive, September 27-28
With ARE 5.0 being an integrated exam, structural concepts will be found across several divisions including Project Planning & Design and Project Development & Do
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EarthCraft Builder Training, Atlanta, Georgia, October 18
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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Learn the Ins and Outs of San Francisco's Groundbreaking New Carpet Regulation May 22, 11:00 am PDT Join a live webinar to learn more about the City and County of San Francisco's sustainability …
Online Course: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep, September 12-25
LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, cons
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Webinar: Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into a Project at All Levels, August 31, 11 am
In our buildings and cities, equity in design means rethinking the approach to the overall project planning process. Our built environments must represent, reflect, and emphasize justice and inclusion
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A NEEP Series: Residential Retrofitting at Scale: Whole-Home Approach, July 26, 11AM
The Ready, Set, Scale. webinar series focuses on the mechanisms key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional commercial and residential buildings sector. This series will examine
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GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, June 17, 9 am - 1 pm
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches the founda
There’s growing recognition that heat pumps are an important technology in the drive to decarbonize buildings. Parallel initiatives and advancements at the federal and state levels, particularly
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Homer International MicroGrid Conference, Oct 8-10, San Diego, CA
Join us at the beautiful Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, California for the 6th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference and Exhibition Presented by Distributed Energy! HIMC is the leading…
How Developers Can Build Smarter: A Closer Look at Budgeting with Incentives
Previously, we've talked about how steel can be a great candidate for green material (Surprise! Steel Can Be a Great Green Building Material). However, due to a recent implementation 25% tariff on
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WUFI Passive Training, 17 - 20 July, Philadelphia, PA
WUFI Passive software, developed by Fraunhofer IBP in partnership with PHIUS and Owens Corning, is the most powerful passive building modeling tool on the market. WUFI Passive offers important capabil…
Getting to Zero - A Review of the National Forum, June 8, 8:30-10am, USGBCMA, Boston
Were you unable to make it to the Getting to Zero conference this April? No worries, join Henrietta Davis (former mayor of Cambridge) and Kate Bubriski (Director of Sustainability at Arrowstreet) for …
International conference on catalysis and pyrolysis, 5-6 November, Burlingame, CA
Greetings from catalysis 2018..!! Catalysis 2018 aims to bring together leading academic scientists and researchers to exchange and share their experiences and research results on various aspects o…
GreenBuild China 2018: Human X Nature, October 23 - 24, Shanghai, China
Greenbuild China, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild China offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busin…
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