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The C&D World Conference has been renamed the CDRA Conference & Tradeshow to better reflect the strong connection between the event and the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA), the leading voice in the construction and demolition… more...
Green Schools Conference, February 17-19, San Diego, California
The 16th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 17-19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Marina and Spa in San Diego, California. Each year, the GSC brings together a national community of educators, school leaders, designers and ad… more...
In February 2025, the Massachusetts Residential Stretch Code added a new column in Table R406.5 relating to accessory dwelling units (ADUs). This course takes a deep dive into ADUs and discusses what ADUs are, how they are different from existing building addi… more...
Building Better with Thermal Breaks: Reducing Heat Loss, Online, January 16,11 am -12 pm
Explore how thermal breaks can be integrated into building assemblies to reduce heat loss and improve your envelope and HVAC performance. In well-insulated buildings, thermal bridges can account for up to 30% of total heat loss, making thermal breaks a crucial… more...
Carbon Reduction Essentials in the Built Environment, Online Course, January 5-31, 9 - 11:59 am GMT
Understand how the built environment contributes to climate change and how sustainable buildings can lead to a low-carbon future in this four-module introductory on-demand course. The built environment currently contributes around 25% of annual CO2 emission… more...
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