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Build A Better House Series: Foundation, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 2-3

by SarahA

About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Foundation,Building Surfaces,Damp Proofing,Water Proofing,Radon

0 replies | 1554 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Free Webinar - Energy Efficiency; Now is the time to go green, April 26, 12 pm GMT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

With the increase in fuel prices, the general rise in the cost of living, and the race to net zero, this 1-hour CPD (continuing professional development) session examines how now is the time for all i

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 04/01/2023 | Last updated: 04/05/2023

Women in Sustainability & Energy: Women’s History Month, Where Are We Now?, March 30, 6-7:30pm, New York City

by Hani // Social media manager

BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) Series is excited to host a celebratory panel discussion and networking event in honor of Women’s History Month.

The founding women o

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/15/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Athens, March 23, 5:30-7:30 pm, Athens, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC Georgia’s Green Scene is back and in-person! USGBC Georgia’s Athens Branch invites you to their monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 02/27/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: CWEEL’s Advancing Women’s Leadership in Climate Action, March 8, 11am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

International Women’s Day 2023 is just around the corner! Don’t miss this upcoming CWEEL Event, ‘Advancing Women’s Leadership in Climate Action.’

Women and girls dispr

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 02/23/2023 | Last updated: 02/23/2023

Free Traffic to your Online Presence

by randhampton // Owner of FootForward, a sustainability sector talent marketplace

If you're a certified or experienced green building professional we invite you to post your profile on FootForward.

Your provider listing is all you need to promote, book and receive payment fo

Filed under: Energy Auditing - Commercial

0 replies | 725 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

BuildingEnergy Boston, March 28-29, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2965 views | Posted on: 01/20/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

Free CE Webinar: Hemp Insulation 101, February 1, 12pm - 1pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

An overview of the history of U.S. grown industrial hemp and new U.S. manufactured hemp fiber insulation. Participants will learn how this zero V.O.C. and negative embodied carbon product can create l

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Insulation

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Insulation,Hemp Building Materials

0 replies | 1995 views | Posted on: 01/05/2023 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Free Webinar: NECEC Emerging Trends Series - Decarbonizing Building Heating, January 19, Online, 10-11:30 AM ET

by Rushabh // Social media manager

One of the toughest barriers to achieving net zero is how to decarbonize the thermal side of energy production (e.g. building heating). Electrification with heat pumps has been proposed as a broadly a

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 8, 10 am - 2 pm GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consume around 40% of the world’s energy. The const

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,Technology,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 11/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/29/2022

All About Ducted Mini Splits - Free CE Webinar, April 7, 12pm EDT

by Ashley Freeman

This session is a follow up to "Introduction to Fully Ducted Heat Pumps for All Electric Heating & Cooling." It reviews different types of ducted indoor units, the special design conside

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: HVAC,Heat Pumps,Minisplit

0 replies | 1955 views | Posted on: 03/15/2021 | Last updated: 03/15/2021

Free Webinar: Collaboration, Not Competition: Building Partnerships in Sustainability, March 19, 6 pm GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Tune in to the Green Room with your questions as we host Dr. Amelia Clarke, Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Environment and an Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Enterpris

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Communities,Urban Development

0 replies | 1666 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

Webinar: Illinois Green’s Building Decarbonization Tech Series: Session 1, February 24, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

llinois Green’s Building Decarbonization Tech Series will feature a different theme and lineup of expert speakers each quarter throughout 2021. The tech roundtables will serve as

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Carbon,Illinois

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 02/12/2021 | Last updated: 02/12/2021

Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, …

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST

by SarahA

Join Steve Stelzer as he discusses the many paradoxes we face regarding staying healthy in a world with toxins in air & water.

Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Houston Green Building

Filed under: Advocacy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Air Pollution,Environmental Health,Toxins,Environmental Advocacy,Water Pollution,Toxic Waste,Religion and the Environment

0 replies | 1749 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Exposure to lead and copper may cause serious public health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage. Since 1991, EPA has imposed specific regulations to control lead and copper in drink

Filed under: Water Treatment and Filtration

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Water,Water Efficiency,Filtration

0 replies | 2313 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support

by Rate It Green Team

On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Policy,Biden Adminisration

0 replies | 1987 views | Posted on: 12/10/2020 | Last updated: 12/10/2020

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1432 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Soak up the Rain Webinar, Engaging Boston Public School Students in Green Infrastructure Learning- Sept 27, 2:30-3:30pm

by Amy

Back to School with Green Infrastructure: Linking Green Infrastructure with School Curricula and the Massachusetts Science, Technology and Engineering State Standards Using natural systems to tre…

Filed under: Education

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 09/17/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

Construct, September 13-15 in Providence RI

by AbbieKnight

CONSTRUCT is your most cost effective strategy for combining educational opportunities with practical, real-world, product and service solutions for your business success. This event is dedicated to …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 08/17/2017 | Last updated: 08/17/2017

Electric Cars and The Industry

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Electric cars are closer than we think, “a much bigger risk would be to stick with internal combustion engines.” says Volvo Chief Executive. Volvo announced that in 2019 all cars will be either hy…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 07/29/2017 | Last updated: 07/29/2017

Green Schools Roundtable, August 1 in Ashland Nebraska

by AbbieKnight

Join the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Green Schools Committee on Aug. 1 for a roundtable discussion about sustainable and high-performing schools. This event is a collaborative opportunity to collect i…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 07/23/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles

by AbbieKnight

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session

by AbbieKnight

As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

by lesley1862 // Green Advocate

Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…

Filed under: Georgia

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 06/13/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2017

 

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