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Webinar: Healthier Homes or Healthy Home Washing? (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: Healthier Homes or Healthy Home Washing?
Recorded: Tuesday, July 28 | 2:00 pm Central
Speaker: Joe Medosch - Healthy Building Scientist at Hayward Score
Cost: Free

This we




Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Greenwashing

0 replies | 1667 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 12/16/2020

Free Webinar: The Five Pillars of Lighting Controls, May 28, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 779 views | Posted on: 05/06/2024 | Last updated: 05/06/2024

Circularity, 2024: Accelerating the Circular Economy, May 22-24, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Circularity 24 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and networking opportunities for leaders implementing circular solutions.

Join the growing com

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 04/19/2024 | Last updated: 04/19/2024

Building Affordability: Homes for All: State-Level Housing Solutions That Can Deliver, Online and in Vermont, April 24, 6:30-8pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Today, Vermont’s home production is principally producing large, expensive single-family homes on large and mid-size lots, and large-scale multi-family apartments. Vermonters looking for housing

California Green Building

0 replies | 411 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, April 5, 12-2pm

by Hani // Social media manager

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and batteries s

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 795 views | Posted on: 03/20/2024 | Last updated: 03/20/2024

Free Webinar: Detailing for High Performance Roofs and Walls, March 21, 10-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

We know the concepts behind providing a great building envelope – air tight and well-insulated– but how, exactly, do we do that? In this course, 3C-REN will provide ‘sketch-level&rsq

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 669 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials, Presented by Southface, March 4 - 5, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. This course is ideal for property managers

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

0 replies | 530 views | Posted on: 02/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/13/2024

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, February 12, 9am-12:30pm PST

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn

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California Green Building

0 replies | 692 views | Posted on: 01/24/2024 | Last updated: 01/24/2024

Built Environment Plus: Construction Business Basics, Online, February 6 - April 23, 3-5pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Twelve 2 Hour Sessions from February 6th to April 23rd. 

This multi-session course covers all the essentials of running your own construction business with a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (P

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 718 views | Posted on: 01/02/2024 | Last updated: 01/02/2024

Free Webinar: All About the Energy Rating Index (ERI), January 10, 12-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

What is your goal?

Whether you are trying to make your project more energy efficient, meet or beat building code, achieve Energy Star or a green building certification, or get Inflation Reduction A

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 860 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Built Environment Plus: Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, Online, December 12, 3-5pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Participants will learn the components of net zero. It may seem out of reach, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join Built Environment Plus as they examine case studies, detailin

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/17/2023

Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency & Renewables Episode 7, December 17, 10-11 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.  

On

Virtual Event: Elevate Together: 20 in 2020 Anniversary, December 8, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Elevate Energy will look back on our past 20 years of impact and share exciting new announcements for Elevate’s future. Steve Bynum of WBEZ will lead us through an exploration of Elevate th

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Illinois

0 replies | 1395 views | Posted on: 11/24/2020 | Last updated: 11/24/2020

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities, Monday April 10, 5:30-7:30 pm - Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities Monday, April 10 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 500 Exchange St Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Hosted by Woona…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Webinar: Selling High Performance Homes, November 12, 12-4 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home testify to the higher quality of life and costs savings. These clients become even more than a good referral but advocates; one of

Filed under: Real Estate

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,High Performance Homes

0 replies | 1671 views | Posted on: 10/23/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Free Webinar: A More Transparent Shade of Green: EPD's Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, October 27, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

Filed under: Events

Keywords: EPDs,Electric Hand Dryers,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Bathrooms,Excel Hand Dryers

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Huber’s AdvanTech Subflooring Panels - Water Resistant, Dimensionally Stable, Solidly Designed

by Rate It Green Team

In this video, builder and green building expert Matt Hoots shares his personal experience with Huber’s Advantech subflooring panels.  This is a product he has worked with for over 20 y

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Subflooring,Huber,AdvanTech

0 replies | 7312 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

Tampa Resilience Survey Open

by SE Sustainability Maven // Resilient Community Specialist

If you are a Tampa Bay Resident, please complete the survey by Director of Resilience Whit Remer.

Community Input Survey

"We're creating a resilience roadmap and want to hear from you!

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 09/02/2020 | Last updated: 09/02/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, September 2, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and well-kept time

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Canopy,shading,canopy systems,Exterior Improvements,Shade

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Online Panel Discussion: How Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings? August 18, 8 am

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

BuiltEnvironment Plus is bringing in industry expert presenters for a final 90-minute discussion. Dr. Joseph G. Allen will begin with an introductory 15-minute presentation to set the stage for over a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1329 views | Posted on: 07/31/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Building without Toxins, June 16

by AbbieKnight

Join materials, toxins, and living building experts for a conversation on toxins in the built environment and how making toxic-free choices in materials is possible. The afternoon will include panelis…

Filed under: Events

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Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Realcomm San Diego 2017 June 14th-15th

by Matt Z. // Student

Realcomm is the leading conference focused on the topic of technology, innovation and automation for the Commercial and Corporate Real Estate and Facilities industries. This annual event brings togeth…

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 05/30/2017 | Last updated: 05/30/2017

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18th 12:00-1:00PM EDT

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18 | 12:00-1:00PM Sponsored By: Benjamin Moore | Cost: Free In this webinar they'll explore the variety of common care environments for …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Environment,Low VOC

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

International Living Future Institute - 2 Summer Internship Positions, Seattle, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LIVING COMMUNITY CHALLENGE + JUST SUMMER INTERN The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a dynamic and fast growing non-profit, seeks an exceptional LCC and Just Summer Intern to support i…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Impact 2017 - Local Leaders, Global Gain, May 3 8am-6pm, Saint Paul, Minnesota

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building leaders are at the forefront - locally, regionally and nationally - in creating global action to reduce our environmental impact, improve our health and well being, and create new econo…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

 

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