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A building’s resilience is often thought of as its ability to withstand the impact of external stressors. But, there are also many internal stressors that can contribute to a building’s re
…On The Menu: High Performance Coatings for Commercial Spaces, Online, April 27, 12-1pm
Commercial and light industrial projects typically require high-performance coating solutions to provide optimal performance against abrasion, chemicals, moisture and other harsh conditions common to
…USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, April 27, 6 pm ET
USGBC Georgia’s Emerging Professionals invite you to our monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a laid-back, after-work opportunity to meet other sus
…This session will leverage some critical lessons learned from early adopters and those that have been on the front lines of the push for electrification.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn from Case S
…NECA’s Annual Renewable Energy Conference, March 9, 9am-4pm, Waltham, Massachusetts
The NECA Renewable Energy Conference returns in person for the first time since March 2020, at the Waltham Woods Conference Center. As the industry experiences exponential growth and challenges and we
…Advancing recycling and waste reduction in North and South Carolina since 1989.
What is the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA)?
The CRA is a nonprofit organization established and maintained b
…GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, February 7
Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new
…NeighborWorks Winter 2023 Virtual Training Institute, February 6-10
NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.
The NeighborWorks 2023 Virtual Winter Conference is focused
…This research project will help investors determine the risk associated with corporations achieving their future carbon targets.
As corporations and investment firms both commit to targets for re
Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York City -- Residential Buildings, December 14
Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-eff
…Making “Cents” of Incentives: Using Revamped MassSave Incentives and IRA Tax Credits to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals
Are you unsure about how Inflation Reduction Act renewabl
…Radon Control starts with a good design
The need for vapor control below the house
The #1920sMakeoverATL is a Passive House renovation in Atlanta, GA. Not only does Atlanta have lots of rain and humidity, causing the ground to be w
…Kia Weatherspoon, interior designer and founder of Determined by Design, believes that well-designed interior spaces should be a standard for all. She will discuss how to build beautiful, healthy affo
…3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 25 - 27, Kochi, India
A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 25-27 2018 in Kochi. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rati…
Online Workshop: EcoDistricts -- A New Model of Urban Re-Generation, September 20, 1 pm ET
In this workshop attendees will discover a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for c
…North: 2022 North Texas Facilities Expo, Arlington, TX, October 5 - 6
North Texas Facilities Expo features two full days of exhibits and conferences all in one place and all for free. North Texas Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy m
…Free GreenCE Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, September 8, 12 pm ET
In this one-hour course, the webinar discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o
…Attendees will practice using Airtightness tapes, grommets and other sealing products with a group of experienced trainers/sealers on hand to direct and coach them. Livestream delegates will oversee t
…This program provides an overview of how sustainable restroom design can address the global concerns of water shortages and the impacts of the building sector on our environment. We identify the newes
…At this month's USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee meeting, Mark Webster from SGH will present on Sustainable Structural Concrete Innovations and other Structural Components. Mark will ill…
The Australasian Waste & Recyling Expo (AWRE) - August 29-30, Sydney
The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) challenges thinking about waste through a two-day collaboration into the now and future of waste disposal and recovery. As Sydney’s only annual industr…
Combining New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) incentives with a strategic vision can help schools and municipalities finance energy efficiency upgrades to their facilities. Planning efforts ca…
Book Signing Event: The Myth of Silent Spring, July 25, 6-8 pm, Providence, RI
Please join Groundwork Rhode Island on Wednesday, July 25th from 6-8pm for an author speaking and book signing event at the Southside Cultural Center. Chad Montrie is a professor in the History Depa…
A Brief History of Green Building
Today, green building is defined by the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive as “the practice of 1) increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and
…Go Clean Energy Conference and Social Hour, July 13, Bend, Oregon
Network, Learn, Connect The second annual Central Oregon Energy Conference where business, government, organizations, and individuals will connect on the new issues and opportunities about energy a…
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