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Green Builder Matt Hoots put together this introduction to Marvin Window and Doors windows with Marvin’s Regional Sales Manager Kevin Kline and Senior Project Manager Brenda Pellan-Brunk.
BayREN C&S Training: Residential HVAC Sizing and Duct Design, Online, October 21, 9 - 10:30 am PT
This course will review residential HVAC design basics and equipment selection, as well as explain how to process, check, and verify residential load calculations and duct designs that are required by
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Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Product Declarations, Online Course, September 18, 12 - 2 pm
In this course for building industry professionals, you will learn the promise and pitfalls of LCA and EPDs, understand the categories of impact included in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process, an
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Next Generation Passive Solar, August 12, 4 - 5:30pm, Santa Barbara, California
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south-facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui
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This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the associated health and safety risks for foodservice employees, and the many kitchen water wasters that can
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Free Webinar: Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems, June 18, 9-10:30 am, PT
This course will cover solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system requirements for all building types. Both the 2022 Energy Code and equipment requirements will be discussed, along with a prev
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The first webinar of the series will provide participants with a foundational understanding of distributed energy resources (DERs), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, and electric vehicle (EV) ch
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Green Finance Tools and Resources, a USGBC First Friday Webinar, June 6, 1 pm PT
USGBC's First Friday series is back by popular demand, but this year, with a twist! USGBC will still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education, bu
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On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further
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California Wildfire Recovery + Rebuilding Guide, Free Launch Webinar, April 9, 5 -6 pm PT
USGBC-CA, with technical support from Arup and our Wildfire Defense Advisory Committee, has been developing a Wildfire Recovery and Rebuilding Guide to support those affected by LA Wildfires. Thi
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Online: Climate Mobilization Act Series: Reimagining Envelopes, March 31, 9am- 10:30am EST
Meeting the high-performance goals of tomorrow, whether energy codes that include performance targets or carbon emissions limits like Local Law 97, will require that most buildings implement energy ef
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USGBC Maryland Webinar: LEED Residential Project Showcase, March 25, 2 pm EDT
Although a wide range of building types can be found across the Maryland, there's a good reason why Maryland is once again on the top 10 LEED states list at 6th place, and 9th for Residential. Res
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For many state and local governments establishing energy and environmental goals, the ability to make data-driven decisions about cost-effective opportunities is hindered by the data itself. Dispersed
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Greenovatre Neighborhoods Meet and Greet, June 14
Join Greenovate Boston and the residents of Boston to connect on climate action issues. They are hosting a Greenovate Neighborhoods Meet & Greet event for June’s working group meeting. This event…
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
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More jobs and more affordable housing are top social goals. There is also a desire to remedy traffic congestion, environmental damage and the budget strain associated with wasteful and
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Professor John D. Macomber, Co-Author of Healthy Buildings, How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance, and Co-Keynote Presenter for the 2020 CTGBC Green Building Awards, will present a webinar Putting the B
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Webinar: Sustainable Design Using Precast Concrete, December 9, 11:45am - 1:00pm MDT
Part of the USGBC Mountain Region Virtually Green webinar series!
About this Event
This course will discuss considerations for using precast concrete in the holistic design and construction of s
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Join USGBC MA's Residential Green Building Committee for our October Meeting, with Guest Speaker John Rockwell of Zehnder America. John will speak on: Whole-House Ventilation Systems and Provid…
Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event, August 17 in Orlando
Take a break from the Heat! Member, Non-members, and especially those that are in the Heat all day (GC’s, Sub’s, and Installers – we mean you!!)! Join at ICEBAR Orlando for a networking event …
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo, August 23-24 in
The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo brings together the industry to discover the latest trends, showcase innovation, attend high quality practical seminars and workshops, and network with key wast…
WEBINAR: LED Trends and Choices July 12th 11am-12:30pm Central
We’ve reached a point where costs are competitive with incumbent lighting solutions and the marketplace is embracing LED as the light source of choice. Join us to discuss current LED technologies an…
Manatee County Receives Platinum Recognition by Florida Green Building Coalition
Manatee County in Florida just received the highest “platinum” recognition by the Florida Green Building Coalition in sustainability and conservation, making them the first Florida County to do so…
GreenHomeNYC June Tour: 475 High Performance Supply House June 28th 6:30pm-8pm
Join GreenHomeNYC to discover high performance building materials at the 475 Supply House in Brooklyn. 475 helps make more durable, resilient, ecological, and energy-efficient buildings that optimiz…
groSolar Assists in Operation of New Solar Farms in Jacksonville Florida
Rate It Green Member, groSolar, along with companies, JEA, and AEP Onsite Partners, announced the commercial operation of their Northwest Jacksonville Solar Partners solar farm (NWJAX). The seven-mega…
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