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If you have a moment and are working in the IAQ arena, please consider filling out this survey, and you could also win an AirGradient ONE monitor. (Check my review video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpqYOWLzv7o)
https://forms.gle/ytLcq2dvtGrD2UZY7
I also have access to the results and will happily share the data whenever... Read more
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Our fledgling group had an organizing call last Tuesday, March 17th. Of course, it was a great conversation - the group is full of amazing people! The focus of our conversation was the goals and actions that should drive this group forward. I have a few ideas. Please share your own in this thread!
I start from the belief that we see our... Read more
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Sometimes referred to as “the dark side”, the construction industry isn’t actually so bad. We are mostly good people. And, we need good people.
Consigli is hiring a Sustainability Manager to work in Massachusetts, and we could use your help to fill the role. If you or someone you know is brimming with the sustainability force, please... Read more
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I give you... the content-ready site. The editors should be able to start adding Best Practice content.
Development site:
https://live-bituser.pantheonsite.io/
Instructions (with tutorial videos):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EUIzitkW0CczFQo8V2q3gVDVO4Juk4EI9iv8...
I created accounts for all the editors... Read more
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The Resilient Outcomes Working Group grew from a session at the 2020 Winter Summit in Gulf Shores AL, and we are still going strong. We are currently focused on three primary objectives: 1) bringing awareness to resilient design through a presentation at the GreenBuild 2024 Resilience Summit (we'd love to see some peer network friends at our... Read more
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Hi folks,
Some of you have seen me do a 5-minute presentation on an initiative to divert urine from wastewater. That team is now developing a building-scale urine treatment technology with support from the National Science Foundation's Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) award.
In order to learn more about the sustainable... Read more
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Hello,
We are in the very early planning phase of a k-8 public school project to be designed and built in an economically challenged urban location with very limited site options. The project is not LEEDv4 registered yet. We are at feasibility and costing the soil remediation, needless to say that we would really hope there would be... Read more
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Hi Everyone!
Here is your friendly reminder for the last call to submit your Salary Survey! Here is a PDF to collect your thoughts first if that is helpful.
*This survey will be closed end of day Friday Feb. 15th.*
Important Note: There is a link to a Google Form at the end of the survey to let us know you have completed... Read more
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Hi all-
DiMella Shaffer is seeking a Sustainability Practice Leader! For the last 2.5 years, I have been setting the structure in place, making change, and providing thought-leadership as the first Sustainability Practice Leader (director level leadership) at DiMella Shaffer in Boston. It has been a fantastic firm to work for and this... Read more
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This would be a great place to share insights and reflections from the opening session.
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Hi Folks, anyone in Boston (or willing to move) this could be a super cool opportunity for you!
https://careers-bpda.icims.com/jobs/1557/senior-resilience-design-reviewer/job?mobile=false&width=805&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
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Hi everyone, we had a great first all-network call with the SCL members who joined us last month! We’re looking forward to the next all-SCL call on January 8, 2024 at 1pm ET.
In the meantime, we’d love for you to fill out this survey to help us best tailor the all-SCL calls to the needs of the network. Please fill out the survey by... Read more
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custom-packaged outdoor HVAC equipment dampers ducts and casings duct sealants electric heaters fans... Read moreQuiz
Welcome to the quiz portion of Choosing Insulation: High-Performance Foundation & Basement Assemblies – Unit 2.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the insulating performance and durability of different insulation materials.
2. Provide examples of... Read more
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Sorry this is last minute but it just came to my mind to share this as I am looking forward to this roundtable which is happenging Wed, July27th from 12-1pm EST.
The Built Environment Plus Women in Green Roundtable is hosting some amazing women in the industry who are working on DEI issues for a panel discussion. The conversation... Read more