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SUMMARY:It Takes a Village: Learn How Some of Our Partners Can Advance Your Knowledge and Get Your Projects on the Right Track
DESCRIPTION:Building technologies are evolving\, codes are getting tighter\, customer values include more than just the bottom line\, and the workforce needs to catch up–and stay caught up. The Lab has great education and resources for you\, but no one entity can do it all. Luckily\, Building Potential’s Smart Buildings Center\, UW’s Integrated Design Lab\, and BPA’s Comfort Ready Home offer unique education and services that complement what the Lab delivers. We’re excited to have them come share how they can help meet your needs. \nSeattle’s Smart Buildings Center is home to a huge tool lending library of diagnostic and monitoring tools\, educational programming\, and rentable room space for trainings and meetings. Melissa will present details about the Smart Buildings Center’s mission and more on their offerings\, including the Building Operator Certification program and the helpdesks available for WA Clean Buildings and Seattle Benchmarking compliance. \nThe Integrated Design Lab\, part of the Center for Integrated Design within the Department of Architecture in the College of Built Environments at UW\, provides regional design teams access to the best building-performance knowledge available\, project-by-project support\, and education and training on how to design\, construct and operate the healthiest\, most productive and energy efficient buildings in North America. Chris Meek will share details about how they deliver this mission and highlight a new partnership with Pacific Northwest Building Training and Assessment Center. \nBonneville Power Administration’s Comfort Ready Home Program links residential contractors and utility program staff with education (including hands-on opportunities)\, marketing toolkits\, customized support\, and a ton of readily available resources in English and Spanish. Cyrus Collins\, Program Manager Comfort Ready Home\, will provide an overview of the program\, how it can benefit both new and experienced workforce\, and how to access marketing materials and in-person support. \nRead more details or Register now!
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/it-takes-a-village-learn-how-some-of-our-partners-can-advance-your-knowledge-and-get-your-projects-on-the-right-track/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Building operations,Building tune-ups,Energy efficiency,Smart building technologies
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SUMMARY:USGBC Building Transformation Forum
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases\, manages risk\, reinvests resources locally\, creates jobs and adds more value for companies and communities. Building a circular economy is a process steeped in innovative business practices and solutions and advocating for progressive policy changes to curb unsustainable consumption. In our built environment\, circular economy practices may include renewable energy resources\, comprehensive materials life cycle planning\, adaptive reuse and ensuring a clean supply chain. Washington is at the forefront of adopting circular economy principles across the built environment\, from pioneering waste diversion programs to adopting policies aimed at reducing embodied carbon\, This forum will bring together industry leaders\, policymakers\, and sustainability experts to explore how circular economy practices—such as material reuse\, waste reduction\, and sustainable resource management—are transforming the state’s buildings and infrastructure. Through case studies and engaging panel discussions\, attendees will actively explore how circular economy strategies\, policies and community-driven efforts are shaping the future of Washington’s built environment. \nThis forum also includes a deep-dive interactive workshop with USGBC staff specializing in the TRUE rating system. Participants will be given the tools to transform their waste management plan into a commodity resource\, zero-waste-based plan to create a circular economy locally and globally. Focus will be on the key components of the TRUE Rating System and on hands-on opportunities to collaborate and apply strategies directly to their own projects. \nJoin USGBC Washington to hear from local leaders and experts on best practices to bring your next project into the circular economy. \nUSGBC’s Building Transformation Forums convene industry leaders\, practitioners\, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific\, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education\, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action. Check out our calendar on usgbc.org/events to see our upcoming forums nationwide.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/usgbc-building-transformation-forum/
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SUMMARY:NW Facilities Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Facilities Expo returns for its 31st annual show May 14-15\, 2025! The Facilities Expo provides FREE valuable learning and networking opportunities in a unique format serving the northwestern region. Bringing together the facilities engineering\, MRO and green building communities\, the Northwest Facilities Expo attracts a diverse audience of facilities managers\, maintenance managers\, and energy managers  from a wide variety of industries including food processing\, government\, healthcare\, manufacturing\, education\, wineries\, utilities and others.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/nw-facilities-expo/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T080000
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SUMMARY:ASHRAE Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASHRAE is an international society of more than 50\,000 heating\, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals from over 132 nations dedicated to serving humanity and promoting a sustainable world. Join them in Phoenix\, AZ this year for their annual conference full of learning sessions\, technical programs and committee meetings. Check out the full list of programming here: Committee Meeting & Event Schedule
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/ashrae-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:WASA/AWSP Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 WASA (The Washington Association of School Administrators)/AWSP Summer Conference presents an opportunity to shine a light on the accomplishments of the 2024-25 school year and gain insights and ideas for the upcoming year. This year’s conference\, “Leadership for a New Era” will focus on Fostering Collaborative Cultures\, Technology Leadership in Education\, Building Resilient Schools\, Culturally Responsive Leadership\, Leading with Impact\, and Transformative Leadership.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/wasa-awsp-summer-conference/
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SUMMARY:BOMA International Conference and Expo
DESCRIPTION:Since 1907\, BOMA has been supporting property owners\, managers\, service providers and property professionals of all commercial building types with advocacy\, influence and education. BOMA/BOMI is here to equip you with the connections and resources you need to continue to advance your career\, your company and the industry. \nCommercial real estate’s rapid evolution calls for a revolution. At the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo\, you’ll get equipped with strategies\, connections and solutions to make positive changes for your business. \nJoin the whole CRE community in Boston to rethink the old rules and reimagine a new era for your properties and portfolios.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/boma-international-conference-and-expo/
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SUMMARY:CCEC 16th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 16th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum is coming to San Jose\, CA! The CCEC Forum brings together several hundred local government staff\, elected officials\, and community organizations\, to collaborate and learn from each other as they work to advance fair and equitable climate change and energy practices. \nHope in Action: Local Leads the Way\nThe 16th Annual CCEC Forum\, themed “Hope in Action: Local Leads the Way\,” will spotlight the critical role of local leadership in shaping a sustainable future amidst an uncertain climate landscape. With the urgency of the climate crisis growing and the growing clarity that it is local action that will lead the way\, this two-day event will convene local and regional governments\, State agencies\, community-based organizations (CBOs)\, nonprofits\, and private sector leaders to explore bold\, actionable solutions. By showcasing how grassroots initiatives and regional collaborations are driving innovation and equity\, the forum underscores the importance of local action as the cornerstone of climate resilience and progress.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/ccec-16th-annual-california-climate-energy-forum/
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry
DESCRIPTION:The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)\, a nonprofit research organization\, develops policies to reduce energy waste and combat climate change. Its independent analysis advances investments\, programs\, and behaviors that use energy more effectively and help build an equitable clean energy future. \nHow do you take advantage of opportunity and minimize the risk? How does your network support you? The 2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry brings together professionals from around the globe to Charlotte\, North Carolina – ground zero for recent industrial investment\, accompanied by a statewide commitment to modernizing the electricity sector by the year 2050.
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/2025-summer-study-on-energy-efficiency-in-industry/
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SUMMARY:SBX: Smart Buildings Exchange 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Connecting participants to the latest information and technologies in the smart buildings industry and showcasing smart buildings projects and initiatives in the U.S. \nSBX Conference
URL:https://smartbuildingscenter.org/remote-learning-event/sbx-smart-buildings-exchange-2025/
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