USGBC Nebraska Flatwater
USGBC Nebraska Flatwater works to serve as a catalyst for the change in the state by promoting green building practices, technologies, policies and standards through partnerships with other organizations.
USGBC Nebraska Flatwater advocates USGBC and the LEED rating system on a local level. We organize building tours for projects that incorporate the aspects of sustainable design; have members who speak at events and award ceremonies; and work to educates the community and members of important events relevant to our mission statement.
We provide resources of local suppliers, consultants and companies that can help a project earn LEED certification. We also provide information about environmentally friendly residential design and strategies to improve the sustainability of a residence. Additionally, we offer consultation on how to become a LEED Accredited Professional, facilitate study group formation and provide networking opportunities.
Events
Past Events
Tour of Kiewit Training & Innovation Center
The Kiewit Training and Innovation Center is the central collaboration hub for Kiewit’s national and international employees to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences with other employees across the company.
Lunch & Learn: Changes to and the Future of PACE
In 2016, Nebraska adopted Legislative Bill 1012 better known as the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act (PACE). Under LB1012, municipalities can create clean energy assessment districts and provide loans, through outside financing, to residential and to commercial property owners for energy efficiency upgrades. This past session, the legislators passed legislation that expanded the definition of qualifying property to include agricultural property.
Green Schools Roundtable
Join the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Green Schools Committee on Aug. 1 for a roundtable discussion about sustainable and high-performing schools.
Lunch & Learn: WELL Building Standard Panel Discussion
Learn about the WELL Building Standard from four, local WELL APs in this July 25 Lunch and Learn.
Lunch & Learn: Revitalizing the Urban Core - Midtown 2050 & Omaha's Modern Streetcar
Midtown Vision 2050 continues to be an exciting adventure in urban redevelopment.
Lunch & Learn: How to Write a Curtain Wall Specification
Every word in your curtain wall specification can have important consequences. Do you know how to properly specify testing and performance requirements? Sealants and accessories? Finishes and tolerances? Using MasterSpec's Section 084413 "Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls" as an example, we will review a non-proprietary aluminum curtain wall specification section line-by-line and explain in simple language what it means.
Member Appreciation Event
Join USGBC Nebraska Flatwater as we celebrate our members at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Warehouse.
Lunch & Learn: Transit-Oriented Development
Back by popular demand, USGBC Nebraska Flatwater will again host Mode Shift Omaha to discuss upcoming changes and challenges in Omaha's transit infrastructure.
Lunch & Learn: Codes, Renewable Energy & How it Impacts You
Learn about renewable energy sources and how they can apply to your next LEED v4 certified building during this lunch and learn seminar, set for Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Omaha.
Lunch & Learn: Understanding USGBC & GBCI's Suite of Rating Systems
Register today to join USGBC Nebraska Flatwater for its first Lunch and Learn session of 2017, set for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Metropolitan Community College in Omaha.
Lunch & Learn: TD Ameritrade HQ Tour
Save the date for Oct. 19 for a tour of the TD Ameritrade Corporate Headquarters, a 535,000-square-foot innovative green building that's one of the the largest LEED Platinum certified buildings in the nation and a truly landmark project in the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater community.
Learning Lunch: The Living Building Challenge
Join USGBC Nebraska Flatwater for our September Learning Lunch. We will take a deep dive into the Living Building Challenge (LBC) process and requirements with example case studies.
Stormwater and Green Infrastructure
Stormwater runoff is a significant issue for all urban areas, including Omaha. It can carries pollution to our streams, rivers & lakes, causes stream degradation, and localized flooding if not properly managed.
USGBC Nebraska Flatwater: May Lunch - Public Transportation in Omaha
In keeping with our commitment to sustainable transportation, USGBC Nebraska Flatwater will present an informational session on May 17 in conjunction with Mode Shift Omaha.Articles
3 key takeaways from IMPACT 2018
