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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
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Free Webinar - Energy Efficiency; Now is the time to go green, April 26, 12 pm GMT
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
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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
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USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Athens, March 23, 5:30-7:30 pm, Athens, Georgia
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
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Free Webinar: CWEEL’s Advancing Women’s Leadership in Climate Action, March 8, 11am-12pm
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
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If you're a certified or experienced green building professional we invite you to post your profile on FootForward.
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BuildingEnergy Boston, March 28-29, Boston, Massachusetts
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
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Free CE Webinar: Hemp Insulation 101, February 1, 12pm - 1pm EST
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
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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
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Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 8, 10 am - 2 pm GMT
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
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All About Ducted Mini Splits - Free CE Webinar, April 7, 12pm EDT
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
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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
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Webinar: Illinois Green’s Building Decarbonization Tech Series: Session 1, February 24, 12 pm CST
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
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Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm
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, …
Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
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
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Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST
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
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USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support
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
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Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST
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
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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…
Construct, September 13-15 in Providence RI
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 …
Electric Cars and The Industry
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…
Green Schools Roundtable, August 1 in Ashland Nebraska
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…
Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles
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 …
Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session
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…
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
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…
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