To meet the rising demand for skilled green workers in the U.S., we need a fundamental paradigm shift in how we support green career development. Join April Ambrose of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation at #USGBC's Workforce Development in Green Building Summit for an engaging session exploring this shift and how we can create a more effective and equitable pipeline of sustainability and advanced energy workers. Session attendees will learn about and discuss strategies for sector-specific job progressions, rebooted apprenticeship models, training and curricula options, collaboration opportunities and funding sources. Register today, and join us in shaping the green workforce of the future! Early bird pricing ends August 9, so don't wait! Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/eT8fK6hr #greenworkforce #greenjobs
U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights
Environmental Services
Transforming the building industry to promote a sustainable, healthy, equitable and prosperous future
About us
USGBC's U.S. Market Transformation & Development (U.S. MTD) team engages on the regional and local levels to support USGBC's mission by growing the influence and impact of LEED and other sustainability-centered solutions that improve the quality of life in our cities and neighborhoods. Working in partnership with volunteer leaders, U.S. MTD connects local markets to USGBC’s tools, resources and expertise in green building to assist owners, developers, investors, builders and other stakeholders in the building industry as they work to achieve the triple-bottom line.
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- green building, sustainable development, U.S. building industry, circular economy, ESG, green finance, green building technology, community resilience, decarbonization, building electrification, workforce development, and climate adaption
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Who are the green leaders in your community? Nominate the people, projects and partners working to create better buildings and improve the quality of life for all in your city, state or region for a 2024 #USGBC Local Market Leadership Award! See our Call for Nominations for participating markets, deadlines, categories, criteria and more >> https://lnkd.in/eAyqz_yV Check out below to see a few of our award recipients from 2023 in the Community Champion and Health and Well-being Award categories. What projects in your community deserve recognition this year? Select 2023 award winners (see the full list: https://bit.ly/3zy7RiA) Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, North Carolina Submitted by: Ecoimpact Consulting LLC on behalf of Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority CSU Spur - VIDA Denver, Colorado Submitted by: Clark & Enersen Water Street Tampa Tampa, Florida Submitted by: REAL Building Consultants Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community, Bowie State University Bowie, Maryland Submitted by: Design Collective, Inc. Eisai US Nutley, New Jersey Submitted by: HLW Western Kentucky University Ogden College Hall Bowling Green, Kentucky Submitted by: RossTarrant Architects Green Water Block 185 Austin, Texas Submitted by: STG Design #greenleaders #greenwin Tag: Monique Owens, Medea Villere, Ryan Snow, Sade Dennis, MS, Leigh DeWitte, Diane Coleman, Dustin Mason, Alexis Barry, LEED AP, WELL AP, Lana Crouse, MaryEllen Etienne, LEED GA, TRUE Advisor, Charlie Woodruff, Lauren Farkas, Tia Metzger (She/Her/Hers), USGBC Texas, USGBC Louisiana
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Get insights from developers and consultants who use the #LEEDforCommunities rating system to support their own and clients’ #ESG priorities at #USGBC's next First Friday Webinar on August 2. Speakers will offer various approaches for applying #LEED strategies to portfolios and communities to attract investors, demonstrating the business case for green investment. This webinar is approved for 1.0 LEED-specific GBCI CE for LEED ND and Green Associate credential holders. First Friday Webinars are FREE for USGBC members, and $10 for nonmembers. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/eXCNJP8W
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#USGBC continues to celebrate icons—this time with one of our favorite iconic and sustainable skyscrapers! Not only does the Empire State Building represent the pinnacle of architectural design and cultural impact, it's also a leader in sustainability! Read the post below for details. You can also share YOUR favorite iconic skyscraper by commenting on this post below or taking our survey: https://lnkd.in/eaGePRc3 Interested in learning how #LEED, #SITES or #TRUE can make your favorite skyscraper more efficient and environmentally responsible? Check out this article: https://lnkd.in/ecNryPdt #Sustainablity #IconicBuildings #SustainableIcons Tag: Celeste McMickle, Diane Coleman, Dustin Mason, Heather Goetsch, MUP, LEED Green Associate, Hilari Varnadore, CC-P, Jennifer Wellman-Andryuk, Korinne Haeffel, MaryEllen Etienne, LEED GA, TRUE Advisor, Sheri Brezinka, LEED Green Associate, Stephanie Hays Gabriel, Rhiannon Jacobsen, Tia Metzger
The Empire State Building is a #sustainabilityicon that stands tall as an architectural marvel and a beacon of sustainable innovation. Commissioned in 1930 and completed in 1931, this iconic landmark has embraced sustainability with eco-friendly design elements and energy-efficient systems, ensuring its legacy for future generations. Standout sustainability strategies include: 🌬️ A comprehensive energy retrofit resulting in a 40% reduction in energy consumption and saving $4.4 million annually. 💧 Advanced water conservation systems reduce water usage by up to 40%. 🔋 Use of renewable energy sources to power the building, with 100% of the building's energy purchased from renewable sources. 🌱 Integration of green roofs to reduce urban heat island effect and support biodiversity. What's your favorite iconic building that you would like to see become more sustainable? Tell us about it in the comments below or in our survey: https://bit.ly/3WiSMcD
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Have you heard how the 2024 #Olympics in Paris is striving to be more #sustainable? Check out the post below by past #USGBCNebraskaFlatwater Marketing Leadership Advisory Board member and current LEED IEQ TAG Chair Sarah Gudeman some of the ways #Paris2024 is working to prioritize sustainability and mitigate climate impact.
Anyone else extra excited for the #Olympics because of the deliberate attention to sustainability? Here are some ways #Paris2024 is aiming to elevate the conversation… 🤑 🛂 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 ‘𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁’: In the past, cities calculated emissions after the event was over. The Paris team set forward-looking metrics for construction, biodiversity, mass transit access, plant-based food availability and waste diversion, to name just a few. 🏗️ 🚧 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Building new infrastructure is a big environmental drag — about one-third of the total impact. Only one new sports venue, the Aquatics Centre, was built specifically for Paris 2024. It uses bio-sourced materials for the structure, reclaimed and recycled products, and is powered by one of the largest urban solar farms in France. The Olympics Village, built in a low-income suburb, will be transformed into residential apartments after. ⛽️🚫 𝗡𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱: In Paris, there’s an abundance of low-carbon electricity — 78% from nuclear and 19% from renewables — and the committee prioritized ensuring all venues are connected. This reduces the need for diesel generators used by media for broadcast feeds (typically the biggest emitter on-site). 🚌🚊 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: All of the venues are located within a 10-km (6.2 mile) radius, all accessible by some form of public transportation, as well as an extensive 34-mile network of cycling lanes. The amount of vehicles used by the committee itself — most hybrid or electric — was reduced by one-third compared with past events. 🥤🌱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹: Paris 2024 is the largest sporting event to opt for reusable cups, replacing 13 million disposable ones. Spectators can bring refillable bottles to use at 700 water and soda stations. The goal is to halve the amount of single-use plastics distributed during the event. Within the catering operations, the goal is to halve the average carbon footprint of the 13 million meals served over the games. Part of this relates to a decision to source about 80% of the food, much of it plant-based, from France. Leftover food will be donated or composted to produce renewable gas. All the tableware is reusable. 🇫🇷🇰🇪🇬🇹🇳🇬🇨🇩🇸🇳 Paris 2024 purchased 𝟭.𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀, most related to forest protection in Kenya and Guatemala, cookstove distribution in Kenya, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and renewable electricity installations in Senegal. Projects were vetted for integrity, measurable emissions reductions and biodiversity benefits. #Paris2024 #Sustainability #GreenOlympics #EnvironmentalLeadership #FutureOfSports #GreenSports
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How can industry leaders collaborate to ensure that #cleanenergy and #greenbuilding careers are accessible to underrepresented and historically disadvantaged communities? Tune in to #USGBC's digital Workforce Development in Green Building Summit for an insightful, action-oriented session on "Building Partnerships for the Green Workforce of the Future." The discussion will explore the importance of cross-sector partnerships in making skilled work opportunities available to all. Panelists will share practical guidance on how to forge successful partnerships as well as best practices from their experiences providing K-12 education, hands-on training, and pre-apprenticeship programs with a focus on equitable access. Early bird tickets may be purchased through August 9. Full summit and one-day passes are available. Join us Sept. 3-5! Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/eT8fK6hr #greenjobs #greenworkforce
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USGBC is pleased to announce the agenda for our 2024 digital U.S. Market Insights Summit: Workforce Development in Green Building, including session descriptions and speakers! Join us online Sept. 3-5 for practical strategies, tools and insights into how we can recruit, train and connect the skilled green workforce of the future. Attendees will: 💡 Explore strategies for growing the green workforce that promote equity, prioritize health and increase quality of life; 📐 Learn about successful training and pre-apprenticeship programs; 🔨 Examine USGBC tools that support workforce development; 💵 Discuss funding opportunities including those available through the IRA; ➕ and more! Early bird tickets may be purchased through Aug. 9. Full summit and one-day passes are available. Register today and lead the charge to shape the green building workforce of tomorrow! Learn more >> bit.ly/USGBCWorkforce #greenjobs #greenworkforce #USGBC Tag: Heather Goetsch, MUP, LEED Green Associate; Suzanne Haerther; Mary Summers Rogers; Stephanie Hays Gabriel; Tia Metzger (She/Her/Hers); Sade Dennis, MS; Monique Owens; Ryan Snow; Rhiannon Jacobsen; Lana Crouse; Charlie Woodruff; Sheri Brezinka, LEED Green Associate
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Two weeks ago, we toured the all-electric #LEED Platinum Aspen Distillers Distillery in Basalt, CO. The site boasts onsite solar and battery storage, a closed-loop on-site wastewater treatment plant, and net zero energy operations. This is the first U.S. distillery to achieve #LEED v4 BD+C Platinum certification. It's also on track to become the first Living Building Challenge distillery globally. And the site itself is truly breathtaking! Learn more about #AspenVodka and the distillery in the recent Forbes article (link below), or visit Anderson Mason Dale Architects's website for a project overview and some excellent photos. https://lnkd.in/giX2nKVF https://lnkd.in/gbyXUAhe A huge thank you to all our partners for putting this event together! Amanda Poindexter Lauren McNeill Group14 Engineering, PBC Walking Mountains Gina McCrackin Anderson Mason Dale Architects And thank you to Stephan Hall and Anderson Mason Dale Architects for capturing these photos.
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Join #USGBC as we celebrate iconic buildings that not only represent the pinnacle of architectural design and cultural impact, but also lead in the sustainability space. Want to learn more about sustainability icons in the built environment? Interested in learning how #LEED, #SITES or #TRUE can make your iconic building more efficient and environmentally responsible? Want to share insights on your favorite iconic buildings? Click below to learn more. Share your favorite iconic building that you would like to see become more sustainable, either by commenting on this post or taking our survey: https://lnkd.in/eaGePRc3 Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/ecNryPdt #Sustainablity #IconicBuildings #SustainableIcons Tag: Celeste McMickle, Diane Coleman, Dustin Mason, Heather Goetsch, MUP, LEED Green Associate, Hilari Varnadore, CC-P, Jennifer Wellman-Andryuk, Korinne Haeffel, MaryEllen Etienne, LEED GA, TRUE Advisor, Sheri Brezinka, LEED Green Associate, Stephanie Hays Gabriel, Rhiannon Jacobsen, Tia Metzger (She/Her/Hers)
High-performing buildings have environmental and economic benefits for occupants and investors. Leading up to Greenbuild later this year, USGBC highlights iconic buildings certified through #LEED, The Sustainable SITES Initiative, and TRUE Certification for Zero Waste, enhancing occupant health and advancing climate goals. https://bit.ly/4duy28X U.S. Green Building Council - U.S. Market Insights
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Cheers to a successful U.S. Green Building Council Transformation Forum yesterday! We all left motivated and inspired by our wonderful speakers, Kyle JP Ritchie, E.V. Bennett, Stephanie Teta, Heidi Frasure, CAPM, Joey Shea, Sneh Kumar, Ryan Snow, and Lauren Martin, Josh Mastromatto, Raymond Shelton, Lauren Wallace who shared invaluable insights on building a circular economy. A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! Rego, Epsten Group, a Salas O'Brien Company, Green Standards, YKK AP America Inc. and Novelis To everyone who attended, we appreciate your passion for sustainability and let's keep this conversation going in #Atlanta and #Georgia.
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U.S. Green Building Council
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Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
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