The Business Opportunities of Sustainable Buildings

4245 Fairfax Drive,Arlington VA 22203

04 February, 2022

Description

Learn about new business opportunities & how to position your business to get in front of the growing clean energy economy in and around DC The demand for high-performance buildings is increasing, driven by both market demand and regulatory requirements. Buildings are increasingly required to use less energy, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and be healthier places for occupants. The rapidly growing clean energy economy creates an unprecedented need for skilled contractors and vendors to be able to support this transition and help create a better built environment for everyone. This half-day business training session, hosted by the Building Innovation Hub and led by DPR Construction, will help you: Understand the business opportunities available within the growing clean energy economy in DC, as the Building Energy Performance Standards take affect and as DC seeks to achieve its goal to be carbon neutral.Know what changes have come to DC’s energy code and how it will impact your work.Recognize how to best compete for job opportunities related to building energy performance improvements by learning what GC’s and building owners are looking for in bids.Agenda 8:00-8:45 Breakfast and Networking 8:45-9:00 Introduction 9:00-10:30 Preconstruction Considerations 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-`11:30 Project Management 11:30-12:00 Case Study/Tour of The Nature Conservancy 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Networking By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the protocols below. COVID-19 Safety Information In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not attend this event. By attending this event, you certify that you do not fall into any of the following categories: Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment. Duty to Self-Monitor Attendees agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact the Hub at [email protected] if they experience symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after attending this event. Assumption of Risk An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. I acknowledge that attendance at this event brings some risk and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. I understand the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to a accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself in order to attend this event. I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 by attending this event. I agree to release and hold harmless the Building Innovation Hub and the Institute for Market Transformation for anything that may arise during or as a result of my presence at the premises during this event that is associated with infection of COVID-19 or complications, symptoms, or other effects resulting from contracting COVID-19. The Building Innovation Hub (Hub) helps building industry professionals in and around Washington, DC create and operate high-performing buildings. It is a project of the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that specializes in driving demand for high-performing buildings.