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New Construction Done Right: Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Buildings, January 26, 10-11 AM PT
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...
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Development
0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 01/13/2022 | Last updated: 01/13/2022
Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions, January 19, 12-1 pm EST
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...
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Architects
0 replies | 1621 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2021
In-Person & Virtual Option: Pushing Wood To Higher Heights, January 12, 4:15-8 PM
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...
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Development
0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 12/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/30/2021
Webinar: Reliability, the Reserve Margin and Seasonal Planning, February 9, 3:30 pm EST
Reliability, the Reserve Margin and Seasonal Planning, including a review of energy and load forecasting, an exploration of the reserve margin and seasonal planning and a discussion of resource options to meet demand. Southface, Vote Sol… more...
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Consulting
0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 12/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/29/2021
GPRO Construction Management, January 20, 9-5 PM
Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new technologies, processes, and improved c… more...
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Architects
0 replies | 2084 views | Posted on: 12/16/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021
Home Electrification Series Webinar: PV, Batteries and EV Charging, January 4, 7 pm EDT
The last session of Home Electrification Series will review options for photovoltaics to produce renewable electricity in homes, battery storage, and EV car charging. This webinar will discuss when one may need to consider up… more...
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Electric Services
0 replies | 2132 views | Posted on: 12/05/2021 | Last updated: 12/05/2021
Virtual Green Manufacturing Tour - Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring, December 7, 9-10:30 AM
Every year GBA loves to get an in-depth look at Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring (AMHF) – a family operation in Emlenton, PA. The three-part tour is normally done in person, but this year we will use technology to naviga… more...
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Flooring
0 replies | 1326 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021
CxA Workshop On-Demand + Live Q&A session with Instructors, December 9
Commissioning (CxA) Workshop on demand (watch at your convenience or livestream on December 9, 11:00 am Eastern): This 3-hr pre-recorded video will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from project management to functional testing, an… more...
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Building Commissioning/Measurement/Verification
0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 11/28/2021 | Last updated: 11/28/2021
On The Road To Zero Waste: 10 Ways To Make It Easier For Your Business + Community, December 9, 7 pm PT, 10 pm ET
On The Road To Zero Waste: 10 Ways To Make It Easier For Your Business + Community With Special Guest Emily DeCremer - Expert at Zero Waste for Business + Certified Sustainable Resource Management Professional and TRUE Ad… more...
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Waste Management and Collection/Recycling
0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 11/28/2021 | Last updated: 11/28/2021
AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design, December 9, 2 pm EST
AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable design, covers how buildings use energy and how efficient windows properly integrated in the design can impr… more...
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Window and Door Installation
0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021
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