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Basic0.5 CE LEED

Decarbonizing the Built Environment: The Contractor is in the Driver's Seat

Even the ideal design for an environmentally sustainable building is only as good as the construction, turning plans into a real-world structure and contributing to carbon reduction goals. Ideally, contractors collaborate with other professionals during the design phase and provide important real-world input concerning factors like the selection of innovative suppliers, innovative low-carbon producing materials, opportunities for waste reduction, and more.
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GBCI: 0920029602
Continuing education: 0.5 CE
AIA credits: 0.5 LU/HSW
Completions: 135
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Objectives

  1. Explain how contractors collaborate with building designer architects and engineers to ensure sustainable design elements are implemented during construction
  2. Review how contractors can use BIM to reduce waste and ensure efficient use of resources
  3. Describe various construction activities the contractor can implement to reduce carbon emissions
  4. Explore innovative waste management options, including using 3D printing for materials
  5. Describe the role of commissioning in promoting sustainable building and how it supports achieving building certification
  6. Present brief examples of successful construction projects with a focus on sustainability

Leaders

Diana Webb

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