Green Building Service Discussions

Webinar: Large Central Plant Heat Pumps, March 30, 2 pm EDT

Energy,Heating and cooling systems,Heat Pumps

by samanthaklein Intern

  This presentation will provide an overview of existing large scale heat pumps functioning as central plants for district heating and /or cooling systems. Examples will be drawn from systems in operation in various parts of the wor… more...

  Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Webinar: Passive House for Builders & Contractors, March 24, 2 pm EDT

Passive House,Project Manager,Connecticut,Contractors,Home Builders

by samanthaklein Intern

  Eversource and UI, CNG, SCG, in partnership with Connecticut Passive House, are pleased to offer the Energize CT Passive House webinars at no cost! Please see below to reserve your virtual seat and join us for these exciting and i… more...

  Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Free Webinar: Desert-Friendly Landscapes for Beginners, February 16, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Are you new to the Valley or have a newfound interest in desert plants? Discover common misconceptions associated with desert gardening and the fundamentals for watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Kirti Mathura, garden author, has over 1… more...

  Filed under: Landscaping

Paint and Drywall Moisture Failures Due to Improper Caulking - Prevention, and Solutions

Paint,Exterior Paint,Exterior Painting,Caulking,Caulk

by Rate It Green Team

What can can pass through your walls with ease, and cause all kinds of problems, but is not a ghost?  There is more than one possible answer actually, but for this next installment in our “Scary Building Stories,” we&… more...

  Filed under: Painting Exterior

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, February 18, 12 pm

High Performance Building,Insulation,Polyiso,Thermal Layers

by samanthaklein Intern

To educate design professionals about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient, this course examines how foil-faced Polyiso continuous insulation can function a… more...

  Filed under: Insulation

Building Operator Certification Program, February 22

Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Lighting,Facilities Management,Energy Management

by ejohn Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained. The BOC program focuses on energy-saving operational … more...

  Filed under: Facilities Management

Free Webinar: Engineering and Construction Employers Sustainability, February 3, 4 pm BST

Construction,Green Energy,UK,engineering

by samanthaklein Intern

The UK government recently announced a £12 billion “Ten Point Plan” to lead a “Green Industrial Revolution”. This event will focus on growth and opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering … more...

  Filed under: Engineering

New Construction Done Right: Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Buildings, January 26, 10-11 AM PT

Construction,Buildings,Efficiency

by Richard Minasian Student

California’s buildings of tomorrow will be deeply energy efficient, smart, and resilient – but designers and builders have a multitude of choices to make in order to achieve success. The just-launched California Energy Desi… more...

  Filed under: Development

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions, January 19, 12-1 pm EST

Architecture,Design,Construction

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this course, we will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating systems will be presented as well as limi… more...

  Filed under: Architects

In-Person & Virtual Option: Pushing Wood To Higher Heights, January 12, 4:15-8 PM

LEED,Wood,Construction,Building Codes,Timber

by Richard Minasian Student

Changes in recent editions of the International Building Code to allow taller wood frame structures and the use of Cross-laminated timber have significantly enhanced the ability to build taller housing structure in wood construction.  … more...

  Filed under: Development